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Nose blocked and difficulty in breathing

2025-06-02 14:28:56
Nose is getting blocked and after using nasal drops it is getting unblocked then also not able to breathe properly more sweating Breathing through mouth Getting tired Not able to sleep due to breathing issues Do I need to do covid test? Medicine suggestions?
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Need to evaluate your nose by doing an endoscopy and also need to do a CT scan for assessment of sinuses.
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Visit and ENT specialist nearby
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avoid using otrivin for more than 7 days. It will invite rhinitis then.

Answered2025-06-06 11:25:13

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Use of Otrivin nose drops etc for a prolonged period of time can desensitize your nasal mucosa(skin) from inside and cause more harm than good.
Next Steps
stop these drops , shift to saline nose drops and show your nose to an ENT consultant
Health Tips
never use otrivin nose drops for more than 5 days

Answered2025-06-04 06:57:10

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What drops are you using? Prolonged use of otrivin  nasal drops will do more harm than good. There can be many reasons for nose block. A deviated septum, allergy or chronic rhinosinusitis.
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consult ENT specialist and get evaluated

Answered2025-06-03 11:36:21

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Do not use nasal drops for more than 7 days. Nasal block could be related to sinus issue, DNS, polyp Covid test not required. consult physically with ENT surgeon.

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You shouldn’t use otrivin or similar nasal drops for long time They can do more harm than good Take steam
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Consult ENT Specialist for proper management

Answered2025-06-03 12:44:32

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