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Ive been having a cough for the last 3 weeks.. it started out with no nasal congestion whatsoever or runny nose and clear phlegm that come up with the cough. now it has become more of a cough with small upbringings of light green phlegm and a weird smell in my nostrils and a very light nasal congestion. Plus it has become harder to breathe and not cough especially when i laugh
You did not mention your age. As per your symptoms, you are having acute sinusitis. I would suggest you following things:
> Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days > Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough. > 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 for 3 days
AVOID: > Chilled water > Drinks > Spicy food
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Nasal Congestion
Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. You did not mention your age. As per your symptoms, you are having acute sinusitis. I would suggest you following things: Take amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days Take Diphenhydramine + Dextromethorphan for cough. 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 for 3 days 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.