A 28-year-old female asked:
currently getting over a cold & improving but still very runny nose. will healing slow down if i take a med to stop runny nose while @ work?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Warren Wolfe answered
58 years experience Family Medicine
Need more info: Is the runny nose due to allergy, infection, trauma, or foreign body? . My not knowing the answers you should not get into any trouble with an over the counter tablet or nasal spray. Ask your pharmacist to make a recommendation. if after 48-72 hours you get no relief make an appointment with your family physician.
Answered on Aug 28, 2017
Dr. John Chiu answered
57 years experience Allergy and Immunology
No: The viral infection will take its time to heal and the drugs you take would not likely affect the progress one way or another.
Answered on Aug 28, 2017
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