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Suggest Treatment For Nose Congestion Despite Having Steam Inhalation
Question: hi doctor i have been using steam inhalation as you adviced me for sinus inflammation, but i have realized there is no mucus draining out after steam inhalation, does it mean i have no sinus congestion? im also using sinus rinse and i have realised on the left side nose water is draining out slow like kinda congested compared to the right nose my symptoms are still there especially dizziness lightheadness and visual disturbances includind pressure in forehead and between eyes.
Brief Answer:
Continue steam inhalation
Detailed Answer:
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You need not see any mucus draining. Under normal circumstances we never realise that the respiratory secretions are getting drained. This is because there is no effort involved. The problem occurs when the mucus becomes thick. If it gets diluted, it will get drained without you noticing. It is not going to be something like a runny nose. So, I would like to know if you are feeling better after the steam inhalation. Gradually it will remove the mucus plugs that are causing your sinuses to get congested and blocked. You might still be having some amount of nasal block and congestion. You will know it to be gone when you are completely relieved of your symptoms. The mentioned symptoms indicate that it is still there.
Be patient. It takes time for relief.
When you next visit your doctor, you might ask him to write for loratidine instead of meclinizine. It is a better antiallergic but a prescription medication that should be of help.
Regards
Continue steam inhalation
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting me back.
You need not see any mucus draining. Under normal circumstances we never realise that the respiratory secretions are getting drained. This is because there is no effort involved. The problem occurs when the mucus becomes thick. If it gets diluted, it will get drained without you noticing. It is not going to be something like a runny nose. So, I would like to know if you are feeling better after the steam inhalation. Gradually it will remove the mucus plugs that are causing your sinuses to get congested and blocked. You might still be having some amount of nasal block and congestion. You will know it to be gone when you are completely relieved of your symptoms. The mentioned symptoms indicate that it is still there.
Be patient. It takes time for relief.
When you next visit your doctor, you might ask him to write for loratidine instead of meclinizine. It is a better antiallergic but a prescription medication that should be of help.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okey doctor i will do as you have adviced and i will let you know thanx
Brief Answer:
Hoping you to stay well
Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health.
Regards
Hoping you to stay well
Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health.
Regards
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