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I went to my doctor and he said i have a bad head cold i can not sleep when i'm lying down i can not breathe what are good cold medicine i can take?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sleepless: First, sleep in a sitting position at about 65 degrees.Second, use a vaporizer. Third , you can use a neti pot or salt water nose drops several times a day.Fourth you can try an antihistamine like allegra, zyrtec, or claritin, (loratadine) and above all, push fluids.

Answered 4/26/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Varies: Otc meds for head colds vary in efficiency from person to person. You may want to try a vaporizer in your room which may help with opening up the airways and passages. Nyquil may help but don't take too much. Can make really drowsy.

Answered 1/28/2014

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