Looking for some advice for waking up everyday with a horrible sore throat and sinus congestion (drainage). It makes me sick! This morning I tried a netti pot and it did seem to help some. Is there anything that I can do to stop it from happening tho. Does anyone use a humidifier? I have never used one, just wondered if that might help.
Re: Sinus Congestion and Sore Throat...Help!
I use one for my allergies (and DD's). It helps keep the passages open. You can also try breathright strips on your nose.
The drainage is only going to be stopped with something like benedryl. You can gargle hot salt water before you go to bed (dries things up a bit). If you are worried about the dosage etc. you can always get baby benedryl and cut it in half. I told my OB I was concerned about taking it and she said it was fine. You just need enough to lessen the drainage.
Also, gargle with hot salt water in the morning.
Before you go to bed (before you gargle) try some hot water with honey and lemon. It can help you feel better and sooth the throat.
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Have you seen if its a sinus infection? I had that right away.
The sore throat is probably caused by post nasal drip
I used Saline to clear out my nose before bed and it seemed to work for the most part... but if its a sinus infection, they will give you amoxicilin