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Hi i have a permanent cold my nose is always blocked, i always buy efferflu tablets to fight off the flu but it always comes back ( i have high bp )?

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Nasal obstruction: You can't have a "permanent cold"! Why have you not seen a doctor for this? How would Efferflu help unblock your nose? You clearly have something else going on causing your nasal obstruction which may be allergy or an anatomic obstruction which may require surgical correction. I strongly recommend you consult an ENT as soon as possible.

Answered 1/1/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i have a permanent cold my nose is always blocked, i always buy efferflu tablets to fight off the flu but it always comes back ( i have high bp )?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

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