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When l lay down to sleep one nostril gets blocked. try blowing nothing comes out. dr gave me avamys spay, not much better.what else can l do at home?
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Nasopulmonary reflex: When one lies on ones side, the upper nostril tends to clear or "open"; switching sides causes the other nostril to open. The most effective and safe inhaled nasal spray is a steroid such as fluticasone propionate (Flonase, Avamys). It shrinks the tissues of the nose and sinuses. Persistence of the symptoms warrants a visit to ones allergist or ear, nose and throat Dr to enable diagnostic tests
Answered 9/24/2017
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