Q: I have a sore throat a headache, pressure and alot of drainage. I get seasonal sinus infections and take this for one. Anyone with some tips on relief? I won't have access to antibiotics or anything but over-the-counter medications.
A: You don't need antibiotics and you don't need allergy medicine because it sounds like you have a bad cold not allergy or infection. For the symptoms,, take an over the counter NSAID to help with headache, fever and sore throat. You can take an over the counter med with pseudoephedrine for the drainage. In addition, drink LOTS of water. If you need help with the sinus pressure, boil a pot of water with some rosemary...and then take the pot off the stove and put a towel over your head and the pot and breathe the steam. You could also sit in the bathroom with the shower running all the way on hot and breathe that steam for relief of pressure and also the sore throat. Wash your hand constantly, especially each time after you blow your nose or sneeze so as not to spread the cold to your baby. Try to get rest (fat chance with a baby I know...but try) and get your hands on some chicken broth. It is easy to digest nutrition and the steam will also help the sinuses. Will feel good on the sore throat. If within 10 days your symptoms show NO improvement, then it is time to head to the doc. I'm including a link to an article that explains the differences between allergy, cold, etc
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