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What Causes Stuffy Feeling In The Nose?

Yes, I have been stuffy and smell a dusty /earthy smell in my nose. I am using the netty pot but it only helps for minutes after use. I am using flonase also....had sinus surgery 15 years ago....to open passages. What could this be and how do I treat it ?
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Possible causes for nasal congestion is

1. Allergic rhinitis.
2.Turbinate hypertrophy.
3. Sinusitis.
4. Polyps.
5. Deviated nasal septum.

Still many causes but avoid the allergens that aggregate the problem. Use tablet. monterleukast and levocetrizine once a day for five days. Use ottrivin nasal spray to clear nasal block.

Use water vapour inhalation thrice a day for five days. Salt water gargling thrice a day. If no improvement please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Causes Stuffy Feeling In The Nose?

Hello, Possible causes for nasal congestion is 1. Allergic rhinitis. 2.Turbinate hypertrophy. 3. Sinusitis. 4. Polyps. 5. Deviated nasal septum. Still many causes but avoid the allergens that aggregate the problem. Use tablet. monterleukast and levocetrizine once a day for five days. Use ottrivin nasal spray to clear nasal block. Use water vapour inhalation thrice a day for five days. Salt water gargling thrice a day. If no improvement please consult with your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu