Runny Nose, Ear Popping, and Slight Sore Throat?

Question

I've gotta a runny nose and my ears seem to be popping every time I swallow. I've got a slight sore throat and from time to time (after a few hours maybe) I cough up flem and when I do I feel a sharp pain in the area of my chest right below my throat and the pain seem to subside after massaging it a little afterwards.

I've been told that I may need antibiotics but I really don't have the time to seek a doctor and get a prescription - is there a home remedy to cure these symptoms or perhaps any over-the-counter medications that anyone can suggest?

Answer 1

The best way to reduce the discomfort of sore throat is to take pain meds like Tylenol or Advil (acetominofen or Ibuprofen).

Warm beverages and soups are also soothing to the throat.

Gargling with warm salt water is effective at soothing and also for helping to reduce the viral infection. Good oral hygiene when you are sick is also good -- brushing your teeth and using antiseptic mouthwash (like Listerine brand) are helpful to reduce the level of viruses in your mouth.

There are also tons of products such as throat lozenges and throat sprays that are soothing. For lozenges, I have found that the most effective active ingredient is:
hexylresorcinol
But there are not very many products that have it. Instead you will probably be able to find products containing other active ingredients.

The brand Cepacol is generally the most effective lozenges available (in the USA). Here is their website:
http://www.cepacol.com/pharmacist.asp...

Answer 2

Sounds like a URTI to me, and most of them clear up within 5 or 6 days.

If it goes on any longer than that, you should get antibiotics, as otherwise it could develop into an ear infection and damage your middle ear.

Answer 3

You can use salt water to gargle and you can use warm salt water to rinse your nose. This will help some but you still may need a doctor.

Answer 4

try honey mix with lemon put in warm water and sip or go to the drug store and get muninex for chest congestion and drink lots of water it will loosen it up and make it more productive ..

Answer 5

Cough is caused by a number of ailments.
It can be treated by over the counter medicines
or home remedies. More information available
at http://ailments.in/cough.html