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What Is The Best Treatment Option For Sinus Congestion And Fever?
I have a cold that has lasted about 10 days now. I ran a fever of about 100 -101 the first 7 days. I still have a lot of sinus congestion and now I am running a fever of about 100, after not having a fever for a couple of days. What is my best options for treatment to clear up this cold?
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
hello. if the cold is still persisting, i think you may need some antibiotics for the infection. for the time being you can start steam inhalation 3-4 times a day and put oxymetazoline nasal drops 2 drops 3 times a day in your nose,please consult your ENT doctor, he will examine you and guide you further. thanks.get well soon!
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