
Suggest Treatment For Post Nasal Drip

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I went through your question and previous discussion and I agree with Dr. Sudhir's comments that your symptoms could be due to post nasal drip. Therefore in my opinion expectorant drugs including guaifenesin is not going to be of great help. Expectorants act on your lungs and bronchus where it breaks up mucus into small pieces which can be expelled easily. It has almost no effects on post nasal drip. Benedryl or another antihistamine such as levocetrizine will be a better medication to treat post nasal drip. I am glad you have the ENT consult very soon. I am sure ENT doctors will start you on antihistamines and other treatment based on whether or not sinus is involved.
Until you visit ENT doctor continue with inhalers, steam inhalation (perhaps use a netipot) and keep yourself warm and covered.
Duration of upper respiratory illness such as these depend on the cause of it. Allergic and some viral conditions may persist for few months. Therefore do not be worried about what happens with your friends. You are already on path to recovery.
Good luck and Cheers!!

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