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Have Septum Deviation Causing Nose Obstruction, Doing Breathing Exercises. What Can Help Me?

Hello Dr. Sumit Bhatti, Good morning I have septum deviation problem which is causing nose obstruction everyday and I have to use nosil drops and do breathing exercises everyday to overcome the problem without which I can t perform my duties actively on that day. Doctors told me that using nosil drops everyday is not suggested. Please let me know how to overcome this problem
Mon, 31 Dec 2012
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi pvsaradhy ! Your doctor is right too much nasal spray make you addictive and loss of smell. As you already discussed with your doctor you need surgery. It will be little painfull but in long term benefit are more. Take care bye.
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar's  Response
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

Nasal septum deviation is a problem which can be cured permanently only with surgery. Using nasal drops or nasal sprays will give only temporary relief.

Like you doctors have advised you, it is not advisable to use vasoconstrictor nasal drops (like Otrivin, Nasivion, etc.) continuously for prolonged periods since it can cause rebound nasal congestion. You can avoid this by alternatively using normal saline nasal drops rather than vasoconstrictor nasal drops.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
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Have Septum Deviation Causing Nose Obstruction, Doing Breathing Exercises. What Can Help Me?

Hi pvsaradhy ! Your doctor is right too much nasal spray make you addictive and loss of smell. As you already discussed with your doctor you need surgery. It will be little painfull but in long term benefit are more. Take care bye.