Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Medication For Runny Nose With Pressure In Nose And Throat
I know it s just a bad cold, but I ve had a runny nose for 5-6 hours. Blowing, meds, and irrigation haven t stopped it, thought the irrigation helped. Now, unless I m constantly blowing it(Softly blowing into a tissue), pressure builds up and it feels like it s going to discharge into the back of my throat or down onto my tongue. I know it s kinda gross, but also, blowing it now makes me vomit, maybe because too much mucus has gone down the back of my throat and the stress and situation is aggravating it. Is there any quick fix or medication? I m a student and I have imperative classes tomorrow, but I can t go with a hose nose. Please help.
posted on
Sun, 1 Mar 2015
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Answered on
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
Last reviewed on
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The use of a topical and oral decongestant would help to relieve your congestion.
Topical decongestants include xylometazoline, oxymetazoline, normal saline.
Oral decongestants include pseudoephredine, phenylephrine.
These are normally combined with oral anti histamine with may also help.
I hope this helps
The use of a topical and oral decongestant would help to relieve your congestion.
Topical decongestants include xylometazoline, oxymetazoline, normal saline.
Oral decongestants include pseudoephredine, phenylephrine.
These are normally combined with oral anti histamine with may also help.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....