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Suggest Medication For Cold, Sore Throat And Nasal Congestion

I have been bothered by what I thought was a cold, since before Christmas, about three months. There is sticky mucus, not affecting my nose so much as my chest. Sometimes I cough, sometimes my nose runs with clear mucus, but mostly it s thick and sticky. My breathing isn t too bad, but it doesn t quit, and I am more tired than usual. I am active, but 73 years old. I eat healthy food, am not overweight. I seem to get better, and then it comes back. My husband also has been troubled since before Christmas, but he has more of a cough and sore throat. We both seem to get better and then it flares up again. I have been using some natural antibiotics, like olive leaf extract and oil of oregano. Is there a naturopath online?
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Possible causes may be acute/chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, viral upper respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. Avoid cool drinks and cold water, daily gargle with salt water at least 3 times. stay away from air condition. always sleep at night with a humidifier. Use water vaporizer as many times as possible. Make your surroundings free of irritants like animal dander, pollen, dust.

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Suggest Medication For Cold, Sore Throat And Nasal Congestion

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Possible causes may be acute/chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, viral upper respiratory tract infections and pneumonia. Avoid cool drinks and cold water, daily gargle with salt water at least 3 times. stay away from air condition. always sleep at night with a humidifier. Use water vaporizer as many times as possible. Make your surroundings free of irritants like animal dander, pollen, dust. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.