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What Causes Nasal Congestion With Nausea?
My friend who is staying with me ,and has travelled from s. Africa , has had a very heavy cold , but now has very bad nasal congestionand this morning now feels nauseous . What can I do for her ? Also we have guests for lunch . Is she contagious ? We are all over 70! Audrey Valentine
Mon, 18 May 2015
This is viral. U may need to rule out swine / Ebola etc also if the symptoms persist. Start on nasal drops for the moment and steam inhalation. Tablet levocetrizine can be added. Yes she is contagious. Monitor temp if she gets one
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