I have a very stuffed up nose and i cant breath. i have to breath out my mouth. i take medicine everyday and night. Nyquil day formula and night time formula. nothing is making me feel better. i cough up like a lot of mucus. i sneeze alot too. does anyone have like a cure for this without taking alot of medicine?
2007-03-21 02:14:44 · 13 answers · asked by Cati 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
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2007-03-21 02:21:23 · answer #1 · answered by shining star 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, what colour is the mucus?
If it's clear, then it's post nasal drip.
Yellow or greenish mucus is a sign of infection and you need to see the doctor for some antibiotics.
The best way to treat Post-Nasal Drip is a good nose spray, like Dristan or Otrivin, rather than a cough syrup.
Also, try drinking hot drinks, and taking hot steamy showers, that should help open your nasal passages.
Hope you feel better soon.
2007-03-21 09:20:52 · answer #2 · answered by ninamcguinness 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am no doctor but I do have serious sinus issues! In fact I am still trying to get over ear infections because a sinus infection got out of hand thanks to allergies!
ANyway for normal circumstances I take Sudafed(sp) day or night.. and it clears me up. Allergies can pop up from what seems like out of no where and you may be expierencing allergies (the sneezing and coughing) and no cold meds are going to help you. A sinus infection can clear up on it's own IF it is not to bad... I know do it all the time... However if you are not a sinus sufferer on a normal basis(even if you are and you can't get rid of it on your own... as I couldn't this time around) .. get to your doctor and have them help you... Always the best route!
Green tea can help out as well!
2007-03-21 09:36:40 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ PrincessLeia ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your symptoms sound like mine, you need a decongestant to open up your nasal passages, something that breaks up the mucus and something for the sneezing. I think they refer to these as anti-histamines. Before you medicate yourself, make sure you read the label very carefully and only purchase something for the symptoms that you are having. I have seasonal allergies and your symptoms match mine. My doctor prescribed Claritin and a nasal spray which work quite well. Good luck and I really hope that you feel better.
2007-03-21 09:42:50 · answer #4 · answered by Straight-Up 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have allergies, upper respiratory infection, a cold or bronchitis.... But you could try a vaporizer for overnight relief and maybe some Benadryl (when you go to bed~might make you sleepy).
During the day maybe Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold.
If no better in day or so you need to go to the Dr.
Oh OH and some chicken noodle soup.
2007-03-21 09:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by Dreamcatcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-03-22 11:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well to help you breath better boil a pot of water and put a towel over top ur head and lean over the pot and breath in the steam...trust me is works! if u have a humidifer put some vicks steam vaporizer in that it will help too...chicken noodle soup hot tea and vicks rub on your chest. cough drops with break up the mucus and help you get rid of it...and rest!!
2007-03-21 09:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should'nt be taking medical advice from strangers. I would go to a doctor. If it requires a lot of medicine who cares? it will make you feel better!
2007-03-21 09:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by funky94monkee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you hav a sinus infection NOTHING short of a DR visit is going to help. BITE the bullet see the DR
2007-03-21 09:17:36 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should seek Medical attention.
2007-03-21 09:19:16 · answer #10 · answered by SwatDoc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one on the yahoo answers can help eccept if someone here is a DR
2007-03-21 09:21:07 · answer #11 · answered by me XoXo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋