Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Well i just got over a sinus infection or a cold that lasted 24 hours. now all thats left is a little bit of post nasal drip, small cough, and a dry throat. how do i get rid of this?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Simple OTC fix: Your symptoms of post-nasal drip can be relieved with a daily non-sedating anti-histamine (like claritin/zyrtec/allegra). Additional symptom relief can be found using nasal steroid sprays, such as Flonase allergy relief, also available OTC. Use 2 sprays intranasal daily, as needed. These treatments will also help with your cough, which is due to the post-nasal drip. Consult me for more details.
Answered 10/4/2020
2.2k views
Nasal saline: The solution to pollution is dilution. Saline spray is availlable in drug stores. Cheap and it washes out the irritants that are running down your throat without side effects.
Answered 4/15/2018
2.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hi, sinus infection for past week. Nasal irrigation helped, mucus clearer & congestion gone. Now left ear is clogged &left side of throat/ear is sore?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've had sore ear, throat, and cough for over a week. Thought it was just sinus infection but they normally don't last that long. Now it's in my chest?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Just got done dealing with a 24 hour head cold/sinus inffection have a little bit of post nasal drip and a very small cough. How do I get rid of it?
Do I have cold or sinus infection? Runny/stuffy nose, itchy scratchy throat, top right teeth seem sore, and my front right tooth has become super sensitive to temperature over night, now I seem to be feeling very cold, a dry cough and very chapped lips
How long before post nasal drip is considered sinus infection? Was not sick prior to. Started suddenly. Very thick cannot cough out. I literally have to use my fingers to remove it from my throat. Tried Claritin, saline, Flonase. Been 10 days now?
I have a cold for about a 9 days. It is not going away. Green mucus from nose and throat. Blood in nose. Facial pain and cough. Sinus infection?
~4 days sinus congestion, post nasal drip, runny nose, sneezing, & occasional cough. What OTC med is best to treat & prevent sinus or resp. infection?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
