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I have been suffering from nose blockage due to nasal polyps for 1 year. I have already taken ayurvedic treatment but results were not good. Can I use otrivin for this?
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Nasal polyps if confirmed by CT SCAN and. Diagnostic nasal endoscopy may require surgery. You have to understand that polyps are usually results of immune dysfunction and even after surgery you need to be on nasal sprays for many years. Recurrence is common if treatment is not continued after surgery. Otrivin should never be used for more than five days
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