Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/prrcksSUdOU   Viral colds can’t be cured.  Nose blowing makes them worse, but my ABCDE program can keep them under a week without triggering bacterial sinus or chest infections.   A stands for taking an Anti-inflammatory such as Advil or aspirin that reduces pain and congestion.  B is for achieving Bacterial control and eliminating crusts with nasal application of triple antibiotic ointment,.  C stands for nasal Cleansing with saline aerosol spray to improve breathing by clearing mucus and bacteria.  Do each 4 times a day: 8a-12n-4p-8p.   If needed, add a D for Decongestant up to twice a day.  Use oral Sudafed or Afrin nasal spray but only up to 5 days.  E is for exit using Mucinex DM to curb that hacking cough and Flonase nasal spray to stop lingering nasal drip.   Don’t suffer....use your ABCDEs for that cold.   https://www.drhowardsmith.com/treating-colds   #Colds #sinusitis #bronchitis #advil #aspirin  #saline #Flonase #MucinexDM