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

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

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.

When treating cough, cold and allergy symptoms, it is important not to use products with unnecessary active ingredients. For sinus pressure, cough, and runny nose 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. An antihistamine may also be included to treat runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

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 1.5

Himalayan Institute Ceramic Neti Pot