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Got Over Cold, Nose Still Blocked, No Relief On Blowing The Nose, Steaming, Nasal Spray. What Is The Possible Remedy?
hi. i just got over a cold but it seems as tho my nose is still stopped up. only on one side. i have been sneezing and blowing my nose all day and everytime barely anything comes out. a little bit of cleat mucus is all. i cant breathe at night even after tryin the steam water in a bowl remedy and nasal spray . is this a sinus infection and if so what is another possible remedy? thank you for your time. troptropcolada @ WWW.WWWW.WW
Mon, 1 Oct 2012
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If your symptoms will last more than one week then we have to take in consideration sinus inflammation/infections, in such case you may use for first 4-5 days topical corticosteroids nasal spray or topical vasoconstrictor Phenylephrine for decongestion and then continue with non-steroidal spray such a xylomethazoline , plus antibiotics ( most effective penicillin group such amoxicillin, , augmentin ). As a general measures continue steam inhalation and hot beverages that will promote drainage.
I wish you good luck and speedy recovery,
Hope this helps and I have answered your query.
Best Regards,
Dr.Mihail
If your symptoms will last more than one week then we have to take in consideration sinus inflammation/infections, in such case you may use for first 4-5 days topical corticosteroids nasal spray or topical vasoconstrictor Phenylephrine for decongestion and then continue with non-steroidal spray such a xylomethazoline , plus antibiotics ( most effective penicillin group such amoxicillin, , augmentin ). As a general measures continue steam inhalation and hot beverages that will promote drainage.
I wish you good luck and speedy recovery,
Hope this helps and I have answered your query.
Best Regards,
Dr.Mihail
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