Hi, thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. As you are improving, intake of decongestant will fasten the recovery. The decongestants are of two types - natural and medicinal. Natural decongestants are - Steam inhalation - Daily steam inhalation 4-6 times will open your sinus and nose. After steam inhalation, you can blow your nose to clear mucus. - Warm salt water drops - Two drops of warm saline water will decongest the swollen mucosa. You can use saline drops three times a day. - To avoid congestion, try to take warm or hot food/drink. Avoid cold food/drink. Drinking coffee or tea will help a lot. Garlic and apple cider vinegar also relieve the congestion. Now coming to medicinal decongestants, you can take any of following drugs after prescription - - Nasal sprays, like naphazoline, oxymetazoline, or phenylephrine. - Pills, such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine. - Antiallergic like cetrizine. Hope it will help you. If still in doubt, do let me know. Thanks. Take care. Dr Ishu Bishnoi