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A member asked:
Hello, i have had a cold for 7 days now. my nasal passages are almost completely swelled up. decongestants and sprays are not helping at all.any ideas?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See your doctor: You are already maxed up on self treatment, and you had it for week now, you may be congested because of the continuous use of decongestants! Yes that can be a cause. Till you see your doctor, keep doing saline nasal washes, good luck
Answered 4/4/2016
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