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Suggest Cure For Cold And Nasal Congestion

I have had a cold for about 8 days now and altho I am feeling better I still have nasal congestion and am blowing my nose a lot. Is is supposed to be clear? It is not always and I'm concerned that I may have an infection now. How do I know? thanks so much.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Dear, cough & cold with nasal congestion can be due to bacterial or a common viral infection. viral infections get cured by itself. to check to bacterial infection you should do nasal swab culture & sensitivity testing in your nearest laboratory. based on the result of the test you can start the antibiotics. ill the result comes you should do steam inhalation twice daily to relieve yours nasal congestion.
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Suggest Cure For Cold And Nasal Congestion

Dear, cough & cold with nasal congestion can be due to bacterial or a common viral infection. viral infections get cured by itself. to check to bacterial infection you should do nasal swab culture & sensitivity testing in your nearest laboratory. based on the result of the test you can start the antibiotics. ill the result comes you should do steam inhalation twice daily to relieve yours nasal congestion.