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How To Alleviate Nasal Congestion And Headaches?

Hi, I have had nasal congestion now for about 4 weeks. It started out feeling like a cold. I was coughing, congested, runny nose. Then it turned into a sinus infection and I was on antibiotics for 10 days. After that I felt better for a few days although still not at 100%. Now I have been congested and having a headache for a couple of days. Ive tried antihistamines, decongestants, Flonase, saline spray, hot steam and nothing seems to be working. What else can I do?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your explanation of having nasal congestion with a recent history of sinus infection is clearly pointing towards sinus congestion or blocked sinuses.
As the sinuses drains through the nostrils therefore you are having congestion in nose due to congestion in sinuses.
Headache is also due to sinusitis as there are large sinuses present in close vicinity.
So my suggestion is to consult an ENT Physician or an Emergency room and get evaluated and a clinical examination and a sinus x ray can be done to rule out the exact cause and treatment can be done accordingly..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How To Alleviate Nasal Congestion And Headaches?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your explanation of having nasal congestion with a recent history of sinus infection is clearly pointing towards sinus congestion or blocked sinuses. As the sinuses drains through the nostrils therefore you are having congestion in nose due to congestion in sinuses. Headache is also due to sinusitis as there are large sinuses present in close vicinity. So my suggestion is to consult an ENT Physician or an Emergency room and get evaluated and a clinical examination and a sinus x ray can be done to rule out the exact cause and treatment can be done accordingly.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora