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36 weeks pregnant and have used otrivin decongestant nasal spray twice a day for months. it worked magically for months. but i need to use it every hour otherwise stuffed 24hr. hard to breath. what do?
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Otrivin decong.: It is dangerous for your baby to continue your use of the otrivin, however you are addicted to it now. The Otrivin now is causing more irritation and congestion so you do not clear the nasal passages. Call you OB immediately to report the Otrivin usage, and get help on how to get over the Otrivin addiction.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Nasal Decongestant: Your nose has become addicted to the decongestant nasal spray. Talk to your doctor about this and he will help you train your nose to get off this by using a non addicting steroid nasal spray.
Answered 2/12/2014
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