How to ease nasal congestion due to a week-long cold?

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

Cold or common cold is caused by specific upper respiratory viral infections, resulting in symptoms like cough, nasal and paranasal sinus inflammation, postnasal drip, eye and throat irritation, and nasal congestion. Relief options include both medicinal and non-medicinal approaches. Non-medicinal solutions involve regular steam inhalation and warm water saline gargles.

Medicinal therapy comprises anti-inflammatory medications (for example, Paracetamol, Aceclofenac), antihistamines (for example, Bilastine, Levocetirizine), and decongestants (for example, Phenylephrine and Azelastine nasal spray).

I suggest that antiviral and antibacterial medications should be used based on a physician's assessment and symptoms to address the root cause.

Please inform us about any medications you have already taken, and we can discuss and suggest alternative options.

I hope this helps.

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Thank you.