Suggest Treatment For Blocked And Dry Nostril

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2015

Question: Hi Doctor,

Every day, usually before i go to sleep, my left nostile fets blocked and i am left woth no option but to use a nasal spy like Oxy Spray or Otrivin which has Xylometazoline. I read on internet that in long run use of nasal spray make the condition worse.
Can you suggest a better remedy for unblocking my nostile. My notile are dry and i am ni suffering from cold.

Best regards,
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (33 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rhinitis Medicamentosa, Allergic Rhinitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Overuse of nasal decongestant drops leads to Rhinitis Medicamentosa.

2. Your underlying condition seems to be allergic rhinitis.

3. Get a nasal examination done and start a two week trial of medication. This should include an antihistamine, an antileukotriene, a steroid nasal spray, steam inhalation and saline nasal washes (such as Nasowash, Physiomer or Solspre). Gradually stop the use of the deconestant nasal drops.

4. If the nose is still blocked, get a plain Sinus CT Scan done.

5. Follow u after two weeks of treatment either here or directly at bit.ly/Dr-Sumit-Bhatti

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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