A member asked:

I have bad sinus congestion. i took an antihistamine but it did not help. i'm off it now. and i am still congested. what can i do?

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Meds for congestion : Antihistamines usually do not help congestion. A doctor would need to know how long you've been congested and whether you have a sore throat, clear or yellow discharge, itching etc. is it a cold, sinusitis or allergies ? Generally, phenylrphrine, pseudoephedrine and Afrin are used short term for congestion. Chronic cases : evaluate nasal structure, allergies , rule out infection by exam and/or CT.

Answered 4/29/2015

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