2006-07-09 10:08:30 · 12 answers · asked by Dr Drew 10 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
You have to be careful what you take regarding meds for nasal congestion because you can get a rebound effect, meaning once you stop it can get worse.
However, Afrin works the best regarding severe congestion without fulling your body full of a Sudafed.
http://www.afrinsprays.com/
The other thing you can do is breathe steam with Vick's, it helps calm the swelling and irritation in your nasal passages, and you can also do saline rinses.
I will be thinking of you, allergies suck.
Can you take Benadryl, or Claritan or something that is an antihistamine?
2006-07-09 10:16:32 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♦Marna♦♥ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a person that use to suffer from severe allergies and took 11 years worth of allergy shots and several medication I finally found what really works and I found it works for lots of people. Flonase (nasal spray). I can breath all night. I no longer sneeze constantly and my nose isn't runny. Your doctor could give you a sample to see if it works. I've recommended this to several people and they are happy with it. The directions said it would take 1 week for it to take effect, I felt better in 3 days.
2006-07-10 03:15:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u have a severe nasal congestion then take kofol its a very good medicine it worked for me and don't forget to consult a doc before u start taking it
i'm telling it to u coz i had allergy and i tried this it did wonders
2006-07-09 10:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by ananya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get rid nasal congestion, you should first get rid of your allergies. Try taking antihistamine meds but this will make you a bit drowsy.
2006-07-09 10:14:29 · answer #4 · answered by REGINA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting a prescription for Flonase. I had the worst nasal allergies my whole life and this stuff did the trick.
2006-07-10 06:19:02 · answer #5 · answered by Abby M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sit in a tub with water that is as hot as you can tolerate it & continuosly pour water over your head.Doing that should help loosen some of the congestion.Spit out drainage if it goes to your throat.Blow your nose as well.It works for me.I do this almost everyday since my husbandhas to sleep w/the ac on every night.Also i recommend taking Excedrin sinus oills as well,so you won't stay w/ a sinus head ache all day.Be Blessed! Monica
2006-07-09 10:17:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are topical nasal sprays such as Afrin and anti inflammatory type sprays. Allergy testing and desensitization is recommended.
2006-07-09 10:13:48 · answer #7 · answered by ringocox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use alot, and i mean a l o t, of sudafed...i take like 4 the first time, then i go down to the regular dose...it works, and for the allergies, take some non-drowsy benadryl...
2006-07-09 10:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by alfjr24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot steam from whatever source: A hot bath, a hot shower, or a hot drink. There've been times when that was the *only* thing that helped me.
2006-07-09 18:06:56 · answer #9 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yah advil allergy gel tabs or tylenol sever allergy sinus.
2006-07-09 10:12:05 · answer #10 · answered by Justbeingme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋