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What Causes Nasal Congestion In The Night?
Question: Every night around 8 -9 pm my nose starts to clog up. It only happens at night.
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.
There could be a number if causes that can result in similar problem. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when are you having this problem?
2. Any history of sneezing, cough, running nose or sore throat?
3. are you on any medication?
4. any history of diabetes, hypertension, asthma or other illness?
5. are you allergic to food or dust?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.
There could be a number if causes that can result in similar problem. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when are you having this problem?
2. Any history of sneezing, cough, running nose or sore throat?
3. are you on any medication?
4. any history of diabetes, hypertension, asthma or other illness?
5. are you allergic to food or dust?
6. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
no sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or sore throat.
I take Abilify and Paxil.
No history of diabetes, hypertension, asthma or other illnesses.
I not allergic to any food or dust.
I do use Zyrtec nose spray bit does not last.
I take Abilify and Paxil.
No history of diabetes, hypertension, asthma or other illnesses.
I not allergic to any food or dust.
I do use Zyrtec nose spray bit does not last.
Brief Answer:
Most probably upper airway infection; symptopatic management will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Most common cause of nasal congestion (nose clog) is respiratory tract infection. In most cases its an earlier sign. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following measures:
> Xylometazoline HCl nasal spray. One puff in each nostril twice a day for 3 days
> cetirizine one at night for 2 days.
> Montelukast one daily for one month. Research has shown that it decreases the congestion symptoms considerably.
Meanwhile take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this in the evening for 2-3 days. It gives soothing effect and is very effective for nasal congestion.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for an ENT specialist for further workup that will include ENT examination, followed by X-ray PNS for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you a good health !!
Most probably upper airway infection; symptopatic management will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Most common cause of nasal congestion (nose clog) is respiratory tract infection. In most cases its an earlier sign. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following measures:
> Xylometazoline HCl nasal spray. One puff in each nostril twice a day for 3 days
> cetirizine one at night for 2 days.
> Montelukast one daily for one month. Research has shown that it decreases the congestion symptoms considerably.
Meanwhile take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this in the evening for 2-3 days. It gives soothing effect and is very effective for nasal congestion.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for an ENT specialist for further workup that will include ENT examination, followed by X-ray PNS for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you a good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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