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Suffering From Cold & Constant Nasal Drainage

I currently have a cold. I know from previous experience that with constant nose wiping I will end up with an infection in my nose. I the past I have used fucidin prescribe for me by my GP but I don't have any at the moment and booking an appointment probably would be before Tuesday now. What can I use instead?
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM.
My recommendations are-
1. Steam inhalation twice daily for 5 days.
2. Xylometazoline nasal drop- 2 drops in each nostril twice daily for 3 days. (Please discontinue the nasal drop after 3 days to avoid complications)
3. Saline nasal drop- 3-4 times daily during and after discontinuation of the nasal drop if required for symptomatic relief
4. I usually advice my patients to have Tab Montelukast 10 mg once daily for 7 days and Tab Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime for 3 days, if they come to me with above mentioned symptoms.
5. Plenty of oral fluid (3-4 lit/day) to be taken.
For any further help, please write back.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushik
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Suffering From Cold & Constant Nasal Drainage

Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM. My recommendations are- 1. Steam inhalation twice daily for 5 days. 2. Xylometazoline nasal drop- 2 drops in each nostril twice daily for 3 days. (Please discontinue the nasal drop after 3 days to avoid complications) 3. Saline nasal drop- 3-4 times daily during and after discontinuation of the nasal drop if required for symptomatic relief 4. I usually advice my patients to have Tab Montelukast 10 mg once daily for 7 days and Tab Cetirizine 10 mg once daily at bedtime for 3 days, if they come to me with above mentioned symptoms. 5. Plenty of oral fluid (3-4 lit/day) to be taken. For any further help, please write back. Regards, Dr. Kaushik