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Sent to Health Experts September 13, 2006 11:20 p.m.

I have a sty in my eye. I've had it for about a week now. I also have a cold, stuffy nose, soar throat, all over aches. Does the sty have something to do with my cold? What over the counter meds can I use for tyhe sty and for my cold?

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September 13, 2006 11:29 p.m. (8 minutes and 20 seconds later)

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There are many over the counter medicines for cold. Read packages carefully, and pick one that best suits your symptoms. The sty may improve if you apply warm packs several times a day. SInce your symptoms have been going on for a week, you may want to see the doctor as you may have developed a secondary infection which will need a course of antibiotics prescribed.

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Sent September 13, 2006 11:32 p.m. (3 minutes and 10 seconds later)

does the sty have any relations to my cold?

Is ther an over the copunter med for stys?

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September 13, 2006 11:34 p.m. (2 minutes and 4 seconds later)

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Yes, the sty could be related to your cold. There is not an over the counter medication that I'm aware of. You might call a pharmacy and ask them though.

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