Question 1

what will dry up nasal congestion?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause.: A good thorough exam by an otolaryngologist should give you the answer. There are many causes of nasal obstruction:allergies, deviated septum, polyps, sinusitis, turbinate hypertrophy.  Too many to get into in this format.  You need to be evaluated by an ENT to figure this one out.

Question 2

what can i do about nasal congestion?

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Identify trigger: To determine the correct treatment, the cause of nasal congestion should be found.  There is a wide range of triggers including allergies, deviated nasal septum, nasal polyps, chronic sinus infection, adenoid hypertrophy, medication side effects, etc.  An allergist or ENT doctor can assist you by taking a thorough history and performing an exam and other tests as needed.

Question 3

how can i treat severe nasal congestion?

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Congestion: There are several causes of nasal obstruction including congestion from allergies and anatomical issues, too. The only way to tell the cause is to have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,

Question 4

could dairy food worsen nasal congestion?

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Only if allergic: It shouldn't unless you are allergic to dairy.

Question 5

what could cause nasal congestion at night?

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Blocked nose: There are several causes of nasal obstruction including congestion from allergies and anatomical issues, too. The only way to tell the cause is to have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,

Question 6

nasal congestion that wont stop?what can i do?

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Nasal congestion: There are so many causes of nasal congestion , you need to be examined by allergy /ent specialist  to investigate and treat the cause of nasal congestion.

Question 7

what's the best otc medicine for nasal congestion?

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Short term: Short term, a decongestant such as sudafed or afrin nasal spray will cause decongestion but caution for long term use as it will quit working.

Question 8

what to do if you have nasal congestion?  what's good otc?

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Congestion: Saline nasal spray or gel moisturizes nasal passages & helps remove mucus as well as bacteria/viruses. If ambient air is dry, running a vaporizer will help loosen mucus. If sinuses ache or have pressure or ears feel "full", an otc decongestant like sudafed may help. (caution if you have high blood pressure; decongestants can raise it.) afrin spray ok for 2-3 days max (same about bp).

Question 9

i'm curious as to what can i take to cure my nasal congestion?

Accepted Answer

Saline spray: Twice daily may help nicely!
almost no down side!
other decongestants, like neosynephrine (phenylephrine) or afrin work but may have rebound or side effects.
If allergies, treat the allergies. If a cold, it will, run the course as usual.

Question 10

i have a nasal congestion. what should i do to solve that problem?

Accepted Answer

Decongestant: Try decongestant.  There are a number of safe products you can buy OTC.  You can also try saline nasally to clear the congestion.

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