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i have allergy/sinus problems. i take flonase and claritin d daily. my nasal passages are currently completely blocked. i took afrin earlier to help and it lasted about 8 hours and now i am again blocked. any ideas to help the congestion. can i also take flonase with the afrin?
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, To relieve nasal block,due to allergic sinusitis usually following treatment plan is given Avoid exposure to allergy,/ avoid exposure to cold,oily,spicy food.vapor inhailation with vicks. Use of anti allergic drugs with decongestants in prescribed dose ( the Claritin D To be taken 12 hourly after food for minimum 5 days/till the sinusitis is under control. antibiotic is added if the nasal discharge is thick/yellow/green/there is fever Flonase is a steroidal preparation,so it is to be used conservatively ( only after an ENT specialist's recommendation) Mast cell blockers are prooven to be of much help. desensatisation is permanent remedy for the particular allergy. Thanks
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Hi, To relieve nasal block,due to allergic sinusitis usually following treatment plan is given Avoid exposure to allergy,/ avoid exposure to cold,oily,spicy food.vapor inhailation with vicks. Use of anti allergic drugs with decongestants in prescribed dose ( the Claritin D To be taken 12 hourly after food for minimum 5 days/till the sinusitis is under control. antibiotic is added if the nasal discharge is thick/yellow/green/there is fever Flonase is a steroidal preparation,so it is to be used conservatively ( only after an ENT specialist s recommendation) Mast cell blockers are prooven to be of much help. desensatisation is permanent remedy for the particular allergy. Thanks