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Suggest Medication For Cold,cough And Heaviness In Head

hi i've had a cold for over two weeks now, the mucous is not discolored just clear, i feel good, i feel clear and within a matter of minutes my head feels full, I blow my nose and its just clear. I also cannot get rid of my cough, sounds loose. and on and off my chest just feels heavy. Could this be allergies
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and your query.

If you are not having repeated similar complaints, I would not think of allergy at first. If you are having these symptoms for last 2 weeks only, I would think of viral rhinosinutitis.

I would like to make following suggestions for you:

1. Were I treating you, I would prescribe you an anti-histaminic like cetirizine/levocetirizine as well as expectorant cough syrup for at least 5-10 days (depending upon response).

2. I would suggest you regular daily steam inhalation to improve drainage of sinus cavities. Only be cautious that it does not cause burns.

3. I would also suggest you regular nasal irrigation with saline nasal drops/sprays.

4. Please drink plenty of warm fluids.

Hope above measures will help you.

Wish you a quick recovery and the best of the health.

Should you have any query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Thank you & Regards.
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Suggest Medication For Cold,cough And Heaviness In Head

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and your query. If you are not having repeated similar complaints, I would not think of allergy at first. If you are having these symptoms for last 2 weeks only, I would think of viral rhinosinutitis. I would like to make following suggestions for you: 1. Were I treating you, I would prescribe you an anti-histaminic like cetirizine/levocetirizine as well as expectorant cough syrup for at least 5-10 days (depending upon response). 2. I would suggest you regular daily steam inhalation to improve drainage of sinus cavities. Only be cautious that it does not cause burns. 3. I would also suggest you regular nasal irrigation with saline nasal drops/sprays. 4. Please drink plenty of warm fluids. Hope above measures will help you. Wish you a quick recovery and the best of the health. Should you have any query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Thank you & Regards.