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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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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.
Answered 6/25/2014
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