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Whether applying oil drops in nostril can help to fight allergies and sinusitis. Specific advice from specialists is highly appreciated.
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No oil drops do not work in allergy and sinusitis because allergy substance is in blood and related to nasal condition also sinusitis
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Nasal and blood examination are necessary to know the exact culprit . Visit near by ENT doctor
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Steam inhalation will be helpful
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To put it simply, domestically available oils will not be helpful in allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.
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You'll have to visit an ENT and allergy expert. If symptoms are severe they might start nasal steroids sprays as per need.
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Avoid putting oils/ foreign materials in your nose or ears without an expert opinion as it might cause deterioration rather than improvement in many instances
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Applying saline nasal drops, liquid paraffin etc can reduce dryness in nose and can slightly reduce itching, but NO it will not reduce allergy and sinusitis and it is not a permanent solution for either.
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Consult ENT doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Allergy or Sinusitis whatever it is, it is going to affect your quality of life if you don't address it properly.
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Use liquid paraffin to moisturize
And use isotonic nasal solution nose drops 2 drops 4 times a day
If not resolve
Go for ige levels in blood
To detect allergic content in body
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
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Liquid paraffin or saline nose drops reduce dryness.
for sinusitis you need to use furamist nasal spray.
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