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What Is The Treatment For Nasal Congestion?
Hi,
I have nasal congestion from the past few weeks. I dont have any other symptoms.
I have tried decongestants for the recommended number of days but once I stop the congestion comes back. I have also tried a sinus rince twice and I an on day 4 of eliminating dairy foods (to no avail).
Thanks
Mary
I have nasal congestion from the past few weeks. I dont have any other symptoms.
I have tried decongestants for the recommended number of days but once I stop the congestion comes back. I have also tried a sinus rince twice and I an on day 4 of eliminating dairy foods (to no avail).
Thanks
Mary
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of nasal congestion and drainage which seems to be due to allergies , hay fever , nasal polyps , chemical exposures , chronic sinusitis , tumors and a deviated septum. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , nasal endoscopy , viral culture test and blood tests . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestant or expectorant . Doctor may also prescribe anti allergic or recommend surgery in case of deviated nasal septum or nasal polyp. Apply warm compresses on nose , keep your head elevated while sleeping, take steam and take benadryl twice a day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of nasal congestion and drainage which seems to be due to allergies , hay fever , nasal polyps , chemical exposures , chronic sinusitis , tumors and a deviated septum. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , nasal endoscopy , viral culture test and blood tests . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis along with decongestant or expectorant . Doctor may also prescribe anti allergic or recommend surgery in case of deviated nasal septum or nasal polyp. Apply warm compresses on nose , keep your head elevated while sleeping, take steam and take benadryl twice a day.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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