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Getting Plugged Up Feeling In Head. Is It Safe To Take Benadryl Or Dayquil?
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I think you are suffering from severe sinusitis, which is causing the plugged up feeling in your head.
As first aid you can take Syrup benadryl 2 tsp at night but this will make you sleepy. In addition, you can take Tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily for 3-4 daily and take steam inhalation thrice a day. It will decongest the nasal cavity and sinuses.
However , you should consult your physician or a board certified ENT specialist for oral and nasal examination. Then a course of antibiotics can be started depending on clinical situation.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions
Regards.
Thanks for writing in.
I think you are suffering from severe sinusitis, which is causing the plugged up feeling in your head.
As first aid you can take Syrup benadryl 2 tsp at night but this will make you sleepy. In addition, you can take Tablet Cetrizine 10 mg once daily for 3-4 daily and take steam inhalation thrice a day. It will decongest the nasal cavity and sinuses.
However , you should consult your physician or a board certified ENT specialist for oral and nasal examination. Then a course of antibiotics can be started depending on clinical situation.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions
Regards.
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