Need OTC Decongestant recommendation (that won't trigger AFIB)

[Guest guest]

Hi Folks,

I'm miserable with a horrible flu/cold. I'm over the feverish part,

but now I'm congested and it hurts to swallow. I'm 99% sure this is

from congestion - but afraid to take a decongestant...

Any recommendations for an over the counter remedy??

Joscelyn

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Folks,

>

> I'm miserable with a horrible flu/cold. I'm over the feverish

part,

> but now I'm congested and it hurts to swallow. I'm 99% sure this

is

> from congestion - but afraid to take a decongestant...

>

> Any recommendations for an over the counter remedy??

>

> Joscelyn

As per my cardiologist, for colds/flu, I use regular Afrin as a

decongestant (only at night so I can sleep and as little as

possible) and Guiafenex DM (prescription) as an expectorant/cough

suppressant (OTC as Robitussin-DM).

[Guest guest]

Hi Joscelyn,

I haven't found anything without pseudophdrine in it. The only thing

that I can take and apparently my only option is a cortisone nasal

spray Flonaise (prescription in Canada). Otrivin works faster and is

over the counter, however you can't use if for too long.

Good Luck...hope you feel better!!

Lee

>

> Hi Folks,

>

> I'm miserable with a horrible flu/cold. I'm over the feverish part,

> but now I'm congested and it hurts to swallow. I'm 99% sure this is

> from congestion - but afraid to take a decongestant...

>

> Any recommendations for an over the counter remedy??

>

> Joscelyn

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Folks,

>

> I'm miserable with a horrible flu/cold. I'm over the feverish part,

> but now I'm congested and it hurts to swallow. I'm 99% sure this is

> from congestion - but afraid to take a decongestant...

>

> Any recommendations for an over the counter remedy??

>

> Joscelyn

............................

I stopped using over the counter stuff when my EP couldn't recommend

one. I talked to a Pharmacist and he couldn't either but did say I

might get some relief from a nasal saline solution. It's sold OTC

and it did help. I also bought those " Breath Right " nose strips and

they also helped. I see now where they're making them with menthol

vapor on them to help open up the nasal passage even more.

P

[Guest guest]

Hi,

You might try Sino Fresh (sold in CVS for around 17.99) I knows its expensive,

but, it works great. It actually kills bacteria, molds, and fungus in the nasal

passages. it contains some spearment oil, wintergreen oil and peppermint oil,

along with the other ingredients (to open you up) . works great!

Laurel

Need OTC Decongestant recommendation (that won't

trigger AFIB)

Hi Folks,

I'm miserable with a horrible flu/cold. I'm over the feverish part,

but now I'm congested and it hurts to swallow. I'm 99% sure this is

from congestion - but afraid to take a decongestant...

Any recommendations for an over the counter remedy??

Joscelyn

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