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A 21-year-old male asked:

Addicted to otrivin coz of the nose blockage, can't breath without it! also i get cold when season changes, i live in india, and i am 21 male, help!

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Dr. Jeffrey Whitmananswered

Ophthalmology 47 years experience

Wean off: Wean yourself off the medicine by using saline nasal spray throughout the day and start using an oral decongestant like sudafed (pseudoephedrine) daily until you are off of the meds.

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