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Breathing problem

2015-11-26 13:29:22
My nose is almost blocked all the tym.. I use otrivin on daily basis. I have shown this to doctors. They say i have swollen nose bone and this requires minor surgery. Is there any other alternative?? And how abt using otrivin. I think i am addicted to it
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Hi, regular use of otrivin will cause rebound congestion. It should be used not more than 5 days as such. Kindly follow the instructions given by your doctor...

Answered2015-11-27 06:57:00

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