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Is Mucinex D Effective In The Treatment Of Runny Nose And Post Nasal Drip?

hello I have runny nose and nasal drip and tickle in my throat and mild cough and headacke--- a good old fashioned cold I m guessing. The pharmacist said claritan and flonase--which I began yesterday..... my question is I also have mucinex d.... is that a good idea at this point?
Sat, 18 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection, also known as Common Cold and the symptoms of runny nose, nasal drip and tickle in my throat and mild cough and headache is due to it.
As it is a viral infection it will resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body..
You can continue the medicine advised to you and along with it you can take Claritin-D for relief..
Along with it ss of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution..
2. Do steam inhalations..
3. Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
4. Sip on warm water throughout the day..

Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Is Mucinex D Effective In The Treatment Of Runny Nose And Post Nasal Drip?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection, also known as Common Cold and the symptoms of runny nose, nasal drip and tickle in my throat and mild cough and headache is due to it. As it is a viral infection it will resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body.. You can continue the medicine advised to you and along with it you can take Claritin-D for relief.. Along with it ss of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like: 1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.. 2. Do steam inhalations.. 3. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. 4. Sip on warm water throughout the day.. Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora