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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?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

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

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 4/4/2016

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