What can I do about mucus and cough?

Question

Hello, I have had a cough for about a week now, and since Sunday it has gotten worse. I have frequent mucus, sometimes yellow/green. I'm starting to have discomfort in my throat after coughing. I have hardly any nasal discharge, I hardly blow my nose. Is the sinus rinse necessary in this situation?

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, Mrs, The best treatment for this is nasal hygiene with a saline solution (Hydrasense, Sinus Rinse and others), which can be done as often as necessary during the day, and at least 30 minutes before bedtime. By 'cleaning' the nasal secretions, we can reduce their backward flow, which often causes coughing. It's a little uncomfortable but works wonders! I also encourage you to drink lots of fluids, cold or hot, depending on your preference If the situation persists for more than 7 days without improvement or gets worse, you should see a doctor, just to be on the safe side. I hope I have helped you, and I am available if you have any other questions! Tom Samaha, pharmacist In most cases, the mucus you mention comes from the sinuses, so I highly recommend it :)