Whats the best over the counter item for sinius dranage and congestion.?
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It's unlikely that chest congestion will lead to a sinus (not "sinius") infection.  It usually works the other way - gravity, y'know. :)\n\nDrying congestion is the "quick fix", not the cure, and OTC products can actually make colds worse.  Doctors don't even know what's in some of those.\n\nIf you can tolerate spicy food, most hot peppers have the ability to thin mucus and help your sinuses and lungs clear up.  -Fresh- horseradish works to clear sinuses.  \n\nAs counterintuitive as it sounds - to clear out and dry your lungs, drink plenty of water. It helps to keep the mucus thin and flowing. This is advised whether you're taking an expectorant such as guaifenesin or not.\n\nAmoxicillin (not "amoxiclin") is an antibiotic, not a medication for congestion.
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Honey is a good, natural antioxidant, and antibiotic, and herbal teas will help, the herbs as well as the steam moisturizing your sinuses.\nCitrus boosts your immune system, and gives you the C and bioflavanoids your body needs.\n\n Avoid cross-reactive foods such as honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, banana and chamomile.\nHere's a website with some common sense ideas to help you get through allergy season.
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ive heard Zicam is good, you can get it at drug store\n\nplenty of rest and clear liquids like soup broth and water or sports drinks
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I have chronic sinus problems and the only thing that helps me is to do as saline rinse a minimum of once a day.  (OTC and prescriptions tend to dry me out so much I get really bad bloody noses…so I avoid them.)\n\nIf you are having a lot of problems, there's a product called Alkalol.  Here’s what it looks like:  http://www.westburyonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=19299&HS=1\n\nIf you go to a Target pharmacy (or even some of the larger grocery stores) they sell it.  Many times they keep it behind the counter so you just have to ask the pharmacist for it.\n\nI use this only occasionally because it does pack a wallop.  Nothing painful but it certainly does clear you out!!
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DRINK BLUEBERRY, AND CRANBERRY JUICE\nTAKE 600MG BUCHU HERB CAPS 3 TIMES PER DAY\nSTOP DRINGING SOFT DRINKS\nPRAY
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dw gave good info except those are not OTC  only prescription. For OTC meds  Claritin D has the antihistamine and decongestant, Nasochrom nasal spray helps too
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Use afrin or some other kind of nosespray. It completely clears your nose for a while and it's basically the best thing ever for a cold. Nyquil works good during the night for me when I have a cold, too.
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Mucinex-D over the counter.  It helps thin the mucous and decongests @ the same time.  Back when I was working, it was Rx only and the physicians I worked for Rx'd it all the time...and the patients raved about it!\nHope you feel better soon!
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Go to the pharmacist and get some antihistamines
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Chiropractor.  Cold compress on the neck.  Percogesic - over the counter pain med -  massage of the neck and face - glob of vicks in boiling water - turn off and place face over the hot pan with a towel covering the whole apparatus - inhale as long as you can stand it - wear an eye cover - the steam will open up the sinuses and the vicks will start bringing out any congestion that is not moving creating the headache.  Been there - sorry for the pain!
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Some people use a plain saline nasal spray to open up congestion. My method isn't particularly fast, but it WORKS. I take 4 DEODORIZED garlic tablets right away, and then again every 6 hours for about 2-3 days, drinking lots of water. It is disgusting, but before I know it in about a day to day and a half, the sinus infection clears out (in a tissue.. I told you it was gross). and I can breathe freely again.\nI had to find another way than decongestants.. I can't take them because they can cause a fatal side effect with another medication I HAVE to take.  The garlic tablets have done the trick for me everytime, for about 6 years now.\nHope this helps!
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You're wanting your nose to run...ok.  Try treating the symptom with\n1) hot steam, perhaps with eucalyptus oil in it\n2) Vick's Vapo Rub as directed\n3) my doctor prescribed Guaifenesin, which I found  in over-the-counter meds as well\n4) hot and spicy foods\n\nTry treating the cause with\n1) vitamins A, C and E\n2) grape seed and skin extracts \n3) a good multi-vitamin and \na good herbal formulation\n4) raw or frozen fruits and vegetables\n\nAlso consider laying off mucus-forming products, such as milk and cheese, while drinking more fruit juice and water.
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I have to agree with you on the steroid meds.  This is only a temporary fix.  Figuring out what causes your sinusitis is important.  \nI have allergies and flush the nasal cavaties with a Neti Pot.  You can buy these at a health food store or online. I make my own rinse, but they do sell them.  This has helped a lot.\n\nYou can also clear your sinuses by gently inhaling vapors of a freshly grated horseradish.  Do this slowly and cautiously.  But it will clear any congestion!
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The best thing that has worked for me is to take an acetaminophen pill like tylenol to reduce the pain and also an antihistamine pill to clear the sinus. You can also purchase brands like Tylenol or Advil that already have the pain reducer and the antihistamine in one medication. Good luck!
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Drink alot of water and I do mean alot.\nNyquil is good to help you get over symptoms.\nMove around and get some exercise to increase your metabolism and get blood flowing. \n\nStart taking a daily multi vitamin. You will get sick a lot less and get over it faster.\n\nDrink orange juice, not just for vitamin c, but for it's antioxidants that can help you too. Of course a sore throat may get in the way of that.\n\nSpicy food will clear your sinuses instantly. Hope this helps!
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Take some Tylenol sinus, I get real bad sinus infections, I know, it sucks!
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Typically nasal congestion is a symptom of a viral infection (ie: common cold) in which case a multitude of nasal decongestants can be used such as sudafed (provided you are not allergic to its ingredients or have any contraindications for use such as high blood pressure).  However, if you suspect that it is related to something such as an environmental allergy (pollen, dust, etc) then an antihistamine such as benadryl (careful it can make you tired) or claritin would help relieve the symptoms.