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What Is The Permanent Solution For Nose Block And Dried Mucus In Nostrils Though Otrivin Helps Temporarily?

I am now based out of Bangalore...but suffer from absolute nose block and the mucus in my nostril is dried up...find it difficult to breathe, otrivin helps temporarily. ...please suggest a remedy. ..cause the sleeplessness is almost causing stress and high BP
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
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Hi and thanks for the query,
Some of the most common causes for persistent nose block are allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum.
Otrivin is not a solution for persistent nose block. Excessive use of otrivin causes reflex congestion leading to increased nose block.
Otrivin should not be used for more than 5 days at a time.
Do not worry. See an ENT specialist for the correct diagnosis and treatment of your condition.
Dont hesitate to contact us again,
Regards, Dr Kishori.
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What Is The Permanent Solution For Nose Block And Dried Mucus In Nostrils Though Otrivin Helps Temporarily?

Hi and thanks for the query, Some of the most common causes for persistent nose block are allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum. Otrivin is not a solution for persistent nose block. Excessive use of otrivin causes reflex congestion leading to increased nose block. Otrivin should not be used for more than 5 days at a time. Do not worry. See an ENT specialist for the correct diagnosis and treatment of your condition. Dont hesitate to contact us again, Regards, Dr Kishori.