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Nose blocked and difficulty in breathing
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.
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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.
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stop these drops , shift to saline nose drops and show your nose to an ENT consultant
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never use otrivin nose drops for more than 5 days
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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
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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
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