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What Is The Remedy For The Chest Congestion And Snot Orange In Color?

Hi I've had a cold for over a week now and it appeared to be clearing up but now i am chesty again and my snot has gone orange in colour. I'm asthmatic and allergic to penicillin do you think i shoud see my GP tomorrow (even though it will be really busy being Christmas eve!)
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest congestion and snot orange in color which could be due to sinus infection as sinuses are separated by a thin sheet of bone from the nasal cavity and sometimes infection from the sinuses can easily spread into the nose area due to incomplete barrier. I would suggest you to put decongestant nose drops like otrivin as it will cure sinusitis and due to which infection will be treated. You should maintain hygiene and avoid touching and pricking nose. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for nasal sinus X-ray as well. Do warm saline gargles and take steam inhalation. You should take tablet Levofloxacin as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Is The Remedy For The Chest Congestion And Snot Orange In Color?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest congestion and snot orange in color which could be due to sinus infection as sinuses are separated by a thin sheet of bone from the nasal cavity and sometimes infection from the sinuses can easily spread into the nose area due to incomplete barrier. I would suggest you to put decongestant nose drops like otrivin as it will cure sinusitis and due to which infection will be treated. You should maintain hygiene and avoid touching and pricking nose. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should go for nasal sinus X-ray as well. Do warm saline gargles and take steam inhalation. You should take tablet Levofloxacin as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari