Q: A decongestant usually contains a cocktail of drugs to treat the multiple symptoms associated with congestion. In most cases, they are combined with an analgesic such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve headaches and sinus pain. These can be purchased over-the-counter at a drug store. Many decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine narrow the blood vessels to clear out nasal congestion. This also increases blood pressure. Therefore, proceed with caution if you already have high blood pressure. This product can be found in tablets, capsules, liquids, and syrups. Make sure to read the label carefully or talk to a doctor before taking a decongestant because serious side effects can occur in babies, pregnant women, and people with allergies. Take the correct dosage and do not abuse the medication. Saline nasal drops are effective, safe, and non-irritating. Saline (salt water) helps to liquefy mucous secretions that block the sinuses and reduce the chance that the mucus will crust along the sinus cavity. Nasal drops (or sprays) will moisten the mucous membranes of the nasal sinuses and can be purchased over-the-counter at a drug store. It is recommended to take saline drops after the use of a decongestant. Taking saline nasal drops will help you avoid the "rebound effect" often associated with obsessively taking a decongestant nasal spray. Taken as a lozenge or syrup, zinc has shown to reduce the length of a cold by up to one full day if taken during the onset of symptoms. Zinc lozenges and syrups can be purchased over-the-counter at a drug store. Zinc prevents the rhinovirus from multiplying and prevents it from lodging in the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. The rhinovirus is the source of most common colds. Despite these initial findings, there is still not enough evidence that zinc has the impact on reducing head congestion as previously advertised. Zinc will boost the immune system against the virus but will have little influence on congestion. Side effects usually include nausea, bad aftertaste, and the possibility of the loss of smell.
A: Get a decongestant. Try saline nasal drops. Suck on some zinc lozenges.

Article: You typically can find your local police department's website by doing a quick internet search with the word "police" and the name of your city, or the city where the incident occurred. Once on the website, look for a link that will allow you to file a police report online. Not all police stations will allow you to file a police report online. In that case, you will need to do so in person. From the initial reporting page, the police department typically provides information about the types of incidents you can report online. Make sure your incident fits into one of these categories. You shouldn't file an online report for a violent incident or a crime in progress. Call 911 if people's lives are in danger, or call the police non-emergency number. Incidents involving lost or stolen property, damaged property, or vandalism typically can be reported online. You also can file an online report for financial crimes, including theft or identity theft. Some police departments only allow you a limited amount of time to enter your information before the form resets. Organize anything you'll need before you start to avoid having to start over. You may want to write down notes with specific facts and details related to the incident, so you don't have to type in your information off the top of your head. For example, you might write a list of names of others who were involved or who witnessed the incident. You also might make note of the date and time the incident occurred and the street address of the specific location. If you have any documents or other files related to the incident, you may be able to upload them along with your report. In most cases you can't file an anonymous report online. You typically want to provide contact information even if you can. This will allow you to follow up on the report, and police can contact you if they have any questions or information for you. Provide an email address and phone number so police can contact you if they have any questions or need additional information to process your report. Some online report forms may ask for specific details separately, such as the location of the incident and type of incident you're reporting. Then you'll have a field to describe the incident. Stick to the facts, including as many specific details as you can remember. Don't include any description of your feelings, emotional reactions, or speculative thoughts. The field you have to enter details may be limited to a certain number of characters. Include as many details as possible, but be brief. Make every word count. When you click submit to send your report, you typically are given the opportunity to print a page that contains the information you submitted. If you're given the opportunity to preview your report before you submit it, look it over for typos or errors. If you're not able to print a copy of your report, write down any confirmation number or report number that you're provided. You may need these to follow up on the report later, or to share with an insurance company. When you file a police report online, you typically will hear from the police department within a day or two. They'll let you know if an officer has been assigned to investigate, and any further action you need to take. If you don't hear from the police department, call the non-emergency number. Let the dispatcher know that you want to follow up on a police report you filed online. Find out the name of the investigating officer, if any, in case you gain new information about the incident and need to update your report.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find the local police department's website. Check the types of reports you can file. Gather information before you start your report. Enter your information. Provide details about the incident. Submit and print a copy of the report. Follow up on your report a couple of days later.

Q: Once you've braided the bracelet down sufficiently, you can begin adding your beads. Take the strand of hemp farthest to the right. Take one of your beads and thread it through this strand. Push the bead up until it's pressed against the end of the braid. Once the bead is near the edge of the braid, braid the strands as you normally would. You will end up braiding the bead into the center of the stands. When you're done braiding, the bead should be closed into the braid with twine. Once you've added one bead, take the new righthand strand. Thread a new bead onto this strand, and then braid the bead into the bracelet. You should now have two beads that are braided into the center of the hemp strands. Continue this process until you've added as many beads as you want. Keep adding beads to the new righthand strand, then braiding them into the center of the bracelet. For a wish bracelet, some advocate adding 7 beads as 7 is thought to be a lucky number. However, there is no set number. Add as many beads as you want for your bracelet. Once you've finished adding beads, continue braiding the hemp strands together. You should keep braiding until you're about two inches away from the end of the strands. Once you reach the end of the strand, tie another overhand knot. Remember, you cross the end of the hemp over the rest of the hemp, forming a q-shape. Pass the end of the hemp through the loop made by the q-shape and pull until tight. Your wish bracelet is now complete. Wrap the bracelet around your wrist and tie the two ends together. Make a wish as you do so. Superstition dictates that once all the beads fall off, your wish will come true.
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Thread a bead onto the right hand strand and braid into the bracelet. Repeat the process with the new right hand strand. Add as many beads as you want. Braid down another few inches when you finish adding beads. Do another overhand knot. Tie the bracelet around your wrist and make a wish.