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What Causes Chronic Breathing Difficulty Which Requires A Nasal Spray For Relief?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2015
Question: I have a nasal problem for many years and have been using a spray a couple of times a day to make breathing easier. At night time I usually wake and use the spray as breathing is difficult.This is not only annoying but I find most mornings that I have not had a restful night and I am quite tired.Is there another way to alleviate this problem.I am a 76 year old male Thankyou
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Advisable to do X-ray PNS

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

In this context, I feel it is necessary that we find the cause. It may be due to deviated nasal septum or nasal polyp - these usually will be responsible for causing breathing issue.

Beside that I would like to know how long you have been using nasal decongestant spray. Rhinitis medicamentosa can also be there reason which is a condition of rebound nasal congestion brought on by extended use of topical decongestants.

I would suggest that we do X-ray of Paranasal sinus (PNS) along with nasal examination at an ENT's office before we plan the next steps of treatment. In the meanwhile, I suggest we slowly taper off oxymetazoline nasal drop. Antihistamines or topical steroid spray may be used while the tapering is done.

Hope this helps.
Take care.
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What Causes Chronic Breathing Difficulty Which Requires A Nasal Spray For Relief?

Brief Answer: Advisable to do X-ray PNS Detailed Answer: Hi, In this context, I feel it is necessary that we find the cause. It may be due to deviated nasal septum or nasal polyp - these usually will be responsible for causing breathing issue. Beside that I would like to know how long you have been using nasal decongestant spray. Rhinitis medicamentosa can also be there reason which is a condition of rebound nasal congestion brought on by extended use of topical decongestants. I would suggest that we do X-ray of Paranasal sinus (PNS) along with nasal examination at an ENT's office before we plan the next steps of treatment. In the meanwhile, I suggest we slowly taper off oxymetazoline nasal drop. Antihistamines or topical steroid spray may be used while the tapering is done. Hope this helps. Take care.