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My nose is constantly stuffed up i use nose spray which works for awhile then it gets stuffed up again i try to avoid the sprays because i don't want to get addicted to them what can i use other then the sprays for relief i can't sleep at night al
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Rhinitis Medicamento: Sounds like you are using/addicted to over the counter nasal spray. After 3-5 days, the rebound congestion is worse. Here is a simple plan i try with patients addicted: pick a nostril and immediately stop using the spray in that one side. Continue in the other only. Do this for about 1 week, allowing the unused side to heal. Then stop the spray completely. See an allergist for better therapy.
Answered 5/31/2016
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Nasal congestion: Go to an allergist to find out why you are stuffy. You could have allergies, chronic infection, structural issues or reflux as the initial cause, or even a cold or non-allergic rhinitis. The structural issue could be nasal polyps or septal deviation , for example . You may already be addicted to nosespray, if you already use it often. Allergists have to differentiate between those causes daily.
Answered 3/26/2013
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