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I came down with a cold yesterday. i was up all night long last night sneezing and blowing my nose. i have a bad nasal congestion in one nostril. i took alka-seltzer for colds. that is not helping. what medicine or home remedy will cure my sinus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Cold: Saline nose drops or netti pot may help with nasal congestion.

Answered 9/7/2017

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A member asked:

I came down with a cold yesterday. i was up all night long last night sneezing and blowing my nose. i have a bad nasal congestion in one nostril. i took alka-seltzer for colds. that is not helping. what medicine or home remedy will cure my sinus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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