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Stuffy nose, yellow mucus, some pressure in my head (all over different places at different times) and body aches. is this a cold, sinus or allergies?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Your symptoms: indicate an acute sinusitis. Try over the counter mucolytics such as Mucinex (guaifenesin) twice daily. Drink lots of fluid and rest. Better still , video-consult a Healthtap doctor. Get well soon

Answered 2/18/2016

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A member asked:

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

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