Sore throat and nasal congestion. What are some good medicines and remedies?

[nert73]

I'm blaming allergies, but it's starting to feel like a full blown cold. Plus, it's flu season here. So I'm wondering if judging by my symptoms if anyone can tell me what it probably is and some remedies to feel better.
I have lots of nasal congestion and when I blow my nose, it sounds like a chainsaw. I'm coughing because there's crud in my throat which is causing my throat to hurt. I also have a headache every once in a while and my chest feels tight sometimes and I have some aches all over my body.
When I drink something like tea, it makes my throat worse. When I eat something like chocolate, I almost choke on phlegm in my throat. I haven't drunk anything but water and tea and hot chocolate (which helps my throat) since this started.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

I had nasal discharge , throat felt funny, mouth irritation
i gargled with warm salt water cause really can't do much
best thing is to gargle with warm salt water and drink
pure orange juice. Drink gatorade, lots of water.
Stay away from too many diary products such as
milk , ice cream, stuff that makes mucous can make
more phlegm in your throat. Eat lots yogurt to build
your immune system it's flu season.

[nert73]

Thanks (I already know that stuff, but it's nice to hear it from someone else). Don't have any Gatorade or orange juice or yogurt :-/ but I have been drinking a lot of water (I figured out that I've drunk over 60 ounces today).
Thanks :-)

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Make sure you don't over do it with too much water
if you do drink lots water, eat something with salt
too much water can cause low sodium levels
but your welcome hope my pointers helped
i hope you feel better that craps going around.

[nert73]

I think I'm good with salt (I ate a mini tin of Pringles earlier).
Thanks again :-)

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

You're welcome :)
:XD

[Error_204]

Vaporizer. Steam.

A warm compress on the sinuses.

A warm compress on the back or the chest to keep the paths clear.

Drink and eat warmer foods to break up phlegm and a warm compress on the throat can help as well.

[nert73]

Ok then it sounds like I'm doing good. I have a vaporizer in my room and it's on full blast right now plus I'm drinking hot chocolate and feeling pretty ok-ish.
Thanks! :-)

[Error_204]

Mhm.

[xokittyxo]

Try some neo citrin.
I'm in the same boat works like a charm and helps you sleep :)...
Get better

[nert73]

Thanks :-)

[JackKerouac77]

- Hot tea with lemon

Anything else this says:
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/na-remedy.html

[nert73]

Ok thank you :-)

[CourtJester]

When the flu season is near I usually take more vitamins just to strengthen my immune system and when I do get a little bit under the weather... drinking plenty of water helps.

[nert73]

I've been drinking a lot of water so I'm good there. But my mom refuses to buy vitamins so that won't happen. Thanks, though

[kain7th]

Warm Tea was always a big help here for me! along wit most of these other things people are suggesting like taking a warm bath.

[nert73]

I took a shower last night then drank some hot chocolate and I felt great. My throat was clearer and I could finally breathe through my nose!
Thanks :-)

[Ihav2fart]

Hot water with honey and lemon

[nert73]

Interesting. I might just have to try that. Thanks :-)