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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For Cold

I have had a cold for 12 days now and everything started getting better a few days ago, but today I have extreme sinus pressure, clogged ears, and I sound so loud to myself. On the plus size my chest congestion got better, but in return it seems to have went to my head. Dr. prescribed Levaquin tonight and sudaphed with pseudoephedrine. I ve tried netti pot and mega doses of vitamin c, tea and lemon and apple cider vinegar. Is there anything else I can do?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

As you are already taking medication. I would suggest you to add following things as well:
> Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
> Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.

AVOID:
> Chilled water
> Drinks
> Spicy food

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Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Cold

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. As you are already taking medication. I would suggest you to add following things as well: Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect. Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day. AVOID: Chilled water Drinks Spicy food Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.