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I have a headache, earache, sore/ swollen throat, slight sinus pressure, and cough. what could this be and what can i do to get better faster?

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Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Allergies?: Could be allergies. Consider taking otc antihistamine (certirizine, fexofenadine, or loratadine), nasal saline rinses. If no fever or purulent nasal drainage, probably not infected. If you do develop fever or bloody/purulent nasal drainage, seek care from a health care professional to rule out the need to treat an infection.

Answered 10/4/2016

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