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Use of saline nasal spray

2022-04-20 20:47:14
Can a saline nasal spray be used 4 times a day? I have used otrivin continuously 3 months previously and got swollen turbines.will the using of saline nasal spray will have same effect?
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Stop otrivin drops Start furamist AZ nasal spray

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Answered2022-04-21 00:10:55

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Well Otrivin for long duration causes Rhinitis Medicamentosa.
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Saline nasal spray only soothes nasal cavity. Steroid nasal spray is helpful.
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Strict avoidance of Decongestant nasal spray

Answered2022-04-21 05:00:25

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