Hi, sorry you aren't feeling well. What about mucinex? That can help. You can try steam (boil water and safely put head over it w towel or steamy shower) or maybe a netti pot? You doctor wouldn't mislead you though if they something is safe. Good luck and feel better!
I was sick a few weeks ago hadn't been sick in 3 years and got a nasty cold and I was stuffed up at night for about a week I had to sleep sitting up or I couldn't breathe then I went and got a humidifier with and that helped out soo much.
I used Afrin as my nose was stuffed my entire pregnancy woth my 2nd son. It was also (but not as bad) with my daughter (born 10 days ago) and I used nasal spray both times. The doctor had it on the list of sade medications, but warned that it is addicting. I was able to stop using it just a couple days after my son was born, and I've only used it a couple times since my girl was born (usually just one side plugs up now).
Congestion ger so robitussin dm . It helps alot