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Suggest Remedy For Nasal Congestion In My 9 Year Old Daughter

My daughter 9years+ suffering from nasal chock especially in late evening from last one month, she has always in cold symptoms, last one month she has using Nasal Spray (Otrivin-Adult) but is is gave her temporary relief, just after next days she has same condition. So, what to do in this regards, please suggest Dear Doctor Sir. Warm Regards
Thu, 3 Mar 2016
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The otrivin can only be used for a short period of time, up the 5 day at a time.
When it is used, she should use the pediatric version because the adult version would contain a higher dose.

If it is used for a longer period of time, it can cause rebound congestion. This means that it can worsen any nasal congestion if used for longer at a time.

She should use a topical steroid nasal spray such as nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort.
The use of an antihistamine and a oral decongestant would also help.

Using the combination at night would help her.

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Suggest Remedy For Nasal Congestion In My 9 Year Old Daughter

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The otrivin can only be used for a short period of time, up the 5 day at a time. When it is used, she should use the pediatric version because the adult version would contain a higher dose. If it is used for a longer period of time, it can cause rebound congestion. This means that it can worsen any nasal congestion if used for longer at a time. She should use a topical steroid nasal spray such as nasonex, nasocort, flonase, rhinocort. The use of an antihistamine and a oral decongestant would also help. Using the combination at night would help her. I hope this helps