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

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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