If you are under 18, if symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, a fever over 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, or any other accompanying symptoms, it is particularly important that you contact a healthcare provider.

Using a humidifier, the irrigation method, the washcloth method, and eating spicy foods can help relieve sinus pressure. Afrin should not be used for more than 3 days.

Irrigation Method: Add 3 teaspoons of iodide free salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 1 cup of warm water. Place into bulb syringe and rinse out nasal passages.

Washcloth Method: Place a warm washcloth over your face/sinuses for 2-3 minutes, then switch to a cool washcloth for 30 seconds. Rotate the washcloths 3 times. This is done up to 4 times a day.

Quitting smoking, staying well hydrated, using a humidifier, and avoiding inhaled irritants such as pollen, dust and fragrances can help to relieve a cough.

When treating cough, cold and allergy symptoms, it is important not to use products with unnecessary active ingredients. For sinus pressure and cough, try to use products containing a decongestant such as phenylephrine or pseudophedrine. The other ingredient should be a cough suppressant such as dextromethorphan if the cough is dry, or an expectorant such as gauifenesin if there is mucous production in the cough and you are trying to clear the mucous.

Products:

Mucinex Fast-Max Adult Caplets, Severe Congestion & Cough Relief

Robitussin Peak Cold Maximum Strength Multi-symptom Cold

Complementary Products:

Essential Oil Diffuser for Aromatherapy with Auto Shut-Off Protection

Deep Sea Saline Nasal Spray Generic for Ocean Nasal Moisturizing Spray

Himalayan Institute Ceramic Neti Pot

Halls Drops

Mentho-Lyptus

Vicks VapoDrops Cough Drops