Nostrils blockage

2026-02-27 20:42:04
I have been facing nostrils blockage in the nights for 2 years. For 1 year I have been using Otrivine.. When I do not use the same no sleep that night, but that's not correct to use for many years, preferably 5 days only. With this I am facing snoring also. Please suggest correct medicines. Thank you
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Long term use of otrivin nasal drops, which is nasal decongestant can further worsen your nose block, a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa. You have to consult an ENT specialist who'll assess your nose for any structural causes of obstruction. If there is sufficient space in your nose, then steroid nasal spray would help to improve the condition which would be prescribed by your doctor.
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Visit an ENT specialist immediately.

Answered2026-03-02 13:59:11

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You should not stop otrivin use directly reduce its dose first for a month take paediatric dosage daily And then use it on alternate days
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And also you should go for nasal endoscopy to nearby ENT surgeon for a examination
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Try to take steam inhalation

Answered2026-03-01 10:21:13

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You need to stop using otrivin drops, u have to start steroid nasal spray and you might need surgery as a next step if nasal spray is not useful

Answered2026-03-01 10:20:36

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Frequent use of otrivin may cause rhinitis medicametosa. Stop otrivin. You can use saline nasal drops and steam inhalation.

Answered2026-03-01 10:19:43

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Yes, you shouldn’t use otrivin for more than 5days It’s better you visit a doc and get examined physically Need to examine for the patency of nasal cavity

Answered2026-03-02 06:15:20

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You should consult online through Practo more detail is required

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