Try Acupuncture...works well for short and long term effect. Once you have had treatment, the inflammation goes away and the body will heal itself and return to normal.
A dose of vitamin C and a B group complex vitamin tablet once or twice a day for a week or so to get you over the hurdle. Lot's of liquids, prefer water or a nice cup of tea,(leave the coffee alone) and as much rest as possible all help to alleviate the symptoms and get your body back on track.
For the once off's Sudafed is good, but I would not advise taking at least a few hours before commencing duty.
Otravive is also good FOR VERY SHORT PERIODS ONLY.
Can do all sorts of bad things to the inside lining of the nasal passages and is a dependacy increased doseage drug....you get hooked on it and become too reliant.
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