A member asked:

Been on antibiotics for heavy cold for a week now but its still not gone. it starts immediately after i wake up from sleep.one nostril is always blckd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Anti-cs don't work : antibiotics can't kill cold. You may want to use over the counter decongestants and other cold remedies.

Answered 4/4/2015

3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Been on antibiotics for heavy cold for a week now but its still not gone. it starts immediately after i wake up from sleep.one nostril is always blckd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I wake up many times during the night. My one nostril is sometimes blocked. How can i know that i have sleep apnea?

A member asked:

Hi, I have sleep apnea, i bought snorepin to put in the nostrils for better breathing, but now i feel cold air in the top of the nostril and it hurts?

A member asked:

3yr old on antibiotcs for 4 days for scarlet fever. Fever is gone but still very congested, coughs during sleep, hoarse voice congested nose. ?

A member asked:

I was successfully treated for Clyndamicin caused C Diff 6 years ago. I managed to avoid antibiotics so far, but now I was told to treat small self-limiting infection in my nostril with OTC Bacitracin for a week. Is this safe for me? Thank you?

A member asked:

For last 6 weeks one side of nose blocked, no increased mucus. Using decongestant stick at bed, gives relief during sleep. Last few days nostrils are very sore. Otherwise fit and feel good, no meds and vegan,no alcohol,never smoked. Should I worry ?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Woke up after restful sleep suddenly having my right nostril very congested with bright yellow mucus. My left nostril is totally clear. Few days go by and still right is yellow + stuffed, congestion headache now too. Why is only one stuffed + yellow?

I've recently gotten over a sinus infection. Was on antibiotics. I now have a nasty smell in one nostril. Will the Flonase help?

Is it normal to have one nostril (the side I sleep on) blocked every morning when I wake up?Thanks

I have had one blocked nostril for about 3 days, even though it is severely blocked it is still quite runny through the night which is preventing sleep. When I do get some sort of relief it is when some of the mucus comes out but it is white and really bi

My boyfriend suddenly lost his sense of smell. He had a sleep apnea test done 3 days ago, on a machine,plus one if his nostrils is stuffed up, due to a slight cold.Also when the test was done, his nostrils were clear. What caused this?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?