re: Cold and sinus infection.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned sudafed yet. It is absolutely the best decongestant medication there is. Since they moved it behind the counter it seems many less people use it. I would suggest taking that separately from an antihistamine vs taking the "d" antihistamines. You want the immediate release ones - tiny red pills. Take as needed to get you through the day. Mucinex will help thin it out and clear it, but will probably make you miserable as it begins to drain. As others have said, Neti pot frequently (the squeeze bottles work best). If you want to really open up sinuses add Alkalol (get it at any pharmacy). One thing to keep in mind if you have a sinus infection - antihistamines thicken your mucus, making it harder to clear. If you are trying to clear the mucus, go off antihistamines for a few days (and don't take them with your antibiotics).

eta the nose sprays work great. I use both flonase and astelin (astepro for nonrx)

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Urgent care doc just gave me cough syrup

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I bet $50 non-narcotic, non-hydrocodone. They never prescribe that shite anymore.

the dayquills nightquills have the fake decongestant that they fessed up doesn't do anything for congestion.

watch the tylenol and advil in all of them. don't overdo.

Was wondering about the Navage. Home simple counter medicine aint doing much. Usually get the cold/flu during hunting season at some point. Passed with flying colors, only to be sidelined in spring.