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Can Duonase Be Used In Place Of Otrivin?

I have to use Otrivin mostly during the season changes and winter to keep breathing normally. I am aware of Otrivin addiction which i have experienced earlier but no other nasal spray (saline sprays) work for me and I am taking Otrivin one spray each nostril before bed. As expected, after few days, without any reason my nostrils remains blocked through out the day and became a pain for me to work. I remember, years back Dr. prescribed me Duonase for some reason which helped. Should I try Duonase, and how do I get rid of Otrivin addiction, and get a sound sleep keeping my nostrils open during the night without Otrivin? Thanks, Sandip Ray
posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain there is a possibility that the blocked nostrils are due to allergic reaction or can also be due to Sinusitis..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Nasal Endoscopy and MRI of sinuses can be diagnostic..
As far as Duonase nasal spray is concerned, it is a combination of anti allergics and steroid and can be used to relieve congestion caused by allergy and inflammation..
So I would suggest you to use Flonase after the diagnosis is confirmed as it is not a decongestant..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Can Duonase Be Used In Place Of Otrivin?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain there is a possibility that the blocked nostrils are due to allergic reaction or can also be due to Sinusitis.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Nasal Endoscopy and MRI of sinuses can be diagnostic.. As far as Duonase nasal spray is concerned, it is a combination of anti allergics and steroid and can be used to relieve congestion caused by allergy and inflammation.. So I would suggest you to use Flonase after the diagnosis is confirmed as it is not a decongestant.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.