Sinus congestion can last for several weeks, or months. Same with these weird coughs going around DC these days.
Take sudafed (the real kind from behind the pharmacy) around the clock for a week (except at bedtime).
Also, buy this tea at the grocery store - it works for bad coughs that won't go away, like bronchitis-ish
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