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A 20-year-old female asked:

My throat hurts one side, my nose is congested and i feel like i can't breathe when i'm drinking or trying to sleep, no saline or decongestant working?

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Dr. John Gaffney
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
INS: Still sounds like a viral infection ... But you can ease the symptoms a bit by adding an intranasal spray (Nasacort) and Chloraseptic Max cough drops (they have benzocaine which numbs the throat). Hope that helps & feel better!
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