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Allergy tested (none) daytime clear. night stuffy , afrin (oxymetazoline) works wonderful. does this mean no or slight deviated septum? the fact that afrin (oxymetazoline) helps lots

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Dr. Frank Eidelman answered

NonAllergic Rhinitis: It sounds like you have non-allergic rhinitis. You may also have medication related nasal congestion from Enalapril and afrin (if you have been using it frequenly). Stop afrin (oxymetazoline). Deviated septum may be playing a role depending on the extent.

Dr Nguyen, md, faaaai agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Allergy tested (none) daytime clear. night stuffy , afrin (oxymetazoline) works wonderful. does this mean no or slight deviated septum? the fact that afrin (oxymetazoline) helps lots

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Eidelman answered

Dr Nguyen, md, faaaai agreed

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