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Dry congested nose

2021-12-20 06:44:40
Hi- my nose is blocked and very dry since the last 2-3 days. No fever or cough. I get relief by using otrivin oxy spray. I purchased it over the counter. Is it good for any long term use and any other recommendations to treat dry stuffy nose (no discharge) Thank
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No Sir don’t use otrivin for long durations, instead u can use saline(otrivin-s) nasal drops. Also get a thorough consultation to properly diagnose and treat ua condition.

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Otrivin nasal drop provides only temporary relief. Do not use more often because doing so may increase the risk of side effects. Prolonged use of Otrivin may cause a condition called rebound congestion. Symptoms of rebound congestion include long-term redness and swelling inside the nose and increased runny nose.
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If you are facing dry nasal cavity use Saline nasal drop or Alkaline nasal wash.

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