I have been struggling to get a post nasal drip to stop after I had a respiratory infection around two weeks ago. (sore throat, sore chest etc).
Normally, If I have a cold, it disappears totally in around 4-5 days. My trouble is that I do not seem to be able to shake this infection off.
I can go about my day to day tasks at work but have to go to the loo and do a loud nose blow around 6 times per day.
It's faurly thick and clear but with a slight lime colour. I'm also swallowing continually as I just cant deal with it another way in an office.
My energy levels are also not what they should be.
Can anyone offer good advice on what is causing this and what to take to clear it up?
I would prefer not to take sinutab and the like and would like to get to the root of the problem.
I'm taking plenty of vitamin C etc to fight it off but it does not seem to be doing the usual trick.
Thanks to anyone who may have some sensible or professional advice! :-)
2007-06-27 22:37:23 · 2 answers · asked by GT 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
It is time for a visit back to the doctor! It has been two weeks without improvement and the green color of the mucus indicates an infection. You cannot clear this up on your own...medical intervention is warranted. Please see a doctor as soon as possible so that you can feel better soon.
2007-06-28 12:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a sinus infection. Its best to see the doctor and get an antibiotic and in the mean time a good decongestant and expectorant to get all the mucus out would be your best bet. Try Robitussin DM or Mucinex.
2007-07-01 11:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Crys ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋