Drowsiness And Giddiness After Using Nasivion For Nasal Congestion. What To Do?

Posted on Tue, 21 Aug 2012

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Question : I am suffering from Nasal congestion. I am remedying this by using nasal spray (Nasivion). have now stopped using as its results drowsiness & giddiness. I am not comfortable with english medicine hence I did not go for it. but now its fine if it is best suitable.

Answered by Dr. Naveen (1 hour later)

Hi

Thanks for the query

You seem to be suffering from allergic rhinitis. Nasivion is used only for a short period and not for long.

If you have used Nasivion for more than a week, rebound nasal congestion is sure to happen as soon as you stop using nasivion. This condition is known as rhinitis medicamentosa.

You will require a steroid nasal spray (such as fluticasone or momentasone), an antihistaminic (such as fexofenadine) and a short course of oral steroids (prednisolone) to over come this problem. The steroid nasal spray can be tapered off after a few days.

Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Naveen (34 minutes later)

thanks for the advice.

should you advice, me to start using steroid nasal spray Fluticasone & an antihistaminic for a period of 15 days with a 5 day course of Steroids (0-0-1).

thanks

Answered by Dr. Naveen (1 hour later)

Hi

Thanks for writing back

You can use the fluticasone nasal spray 2puff in the morning once you get up from the bed. Oral steroid should be taken 3 times a day for just 3 days depending upon your body weight.

Meanwhile, drink plenty of warm water to keep your nose and throat hydrated.

I wish you good health

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar