I think I'm having sinus problems, but I'm not sure?!
Question: I think I'm having sinus problems, but I'm not sure.?
To begin with, my throat started out a bit scratchy Saturday night.. Nothing terrible, just noticeable.. Then when I woke up Sunday morning, it was a bit worse - but still not bad.. I quickly got out the Chloraseptic spray and throat lozenges and kept them going all day.. I thought I was getting a cold, but had no fever, no other symptoms..
Now, at 2 AM Monday morning, I've been woken out of my sleep by nearly choking on what I'm guessing is sinus drainage.. I keep having to clear my throat every minute or so.. (As a result, I'm beginning to lose my voice - my throat is nearly raw now..) At least the scratchiness is gone, though..
I found some old Clarinex of mine in the medicine cabinet, and I took one, but I doubt it'll do much good, as it's three years old.. I have a feeling it's lost some of its potency..
The real problem is this: I'm leaving Tuesday morning to fly out of state on a trip - I'm meeting my boyfriend's family for the first time! So this is pretty important!
In the first place, IS this a sinus issue I'm dealing with.? And secondly, is there any way I can speed up the recovery.? I need to STOP this wretched need to clear my throat, and I need my voice! Please help, I'm desperate!Health Question & Answer
Now, at 2 AM Monday morning, I've been woken out of my sleep by nearly choking on what I'm guessing is sinus drainage.. I keep having to clear my throat every minute or so.. (As a result, I'm beginning to lose my voice - my throat is nearly raw now..) At least the scratchiness is gone, though..
I found some old Clarinex of mine in the medicine cabinet, and I took one, but I doubt it'll do much good, as it's three years old.. I have a feeling it's lost some of its potency..
The real problem is this: I'm leaving Tuesday morning to fly out of state on a trip - I'm meeting my boyfriend's family for the first time! So this is pretty important!
In the first place, IS this a sinus issue I'm dealing with.? And secondly, is there any way I can speed up the recovery.? I need to STOP this wretched need to clear my throat, and I need my voice! Please help, I'm desperate!Health Question & Answer
Answers:
You can try gargling with warm salt water several times a day for temporary relief.. For sinus problems, you can do steam inhalation or use the netti pot.. However, if you develop a fever or if your symptoms worsen, you should see a doctor.. Good luck!
P..S.. Always check the expiry dates of any medication before you take them......yes it may lose its potency, plus it may have some bad side effects too..Health Question & Answer
P..S.. Always check the expiry dates of any medication before you take them......yes it may lose its potency, plus it may have some bad side effects too..Health Question & Answer
Runny nose and postnasal drip generaly cause sore in throat..You can try Sucrets Maximum Strength or Spec-T are safe & immediate effective.. Health Question & Answer