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For Sinus and Nose problems, try taking steam inhalation for 3 times a day. If problem is not solved in 2-3 days, you may need additional medicines. Techniques to steam
1) Boil a pot of water.
2) Pour water into a large flat pan or bowl. If you use a casserole, water will remain warm for longer duration.
3) Place your head over the bowl at a distance of 1 feet.
4) Cover your head and bowl with a large towel (like a tent), take long breath through your nose and breath out through...more
1) Boil a pot of water.
2) Pour water into a large flat pan or bowl. If you use a casserole, water will remain warm for longer duration.
3) Place your head over the bowl at a distance of 1 feet.
4) Cover your head and bowl with a large towel (like a tent), take long breath through your nose and breath out through...more
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Kindly use ortrivin containing sodium chloride for nasal blockage.
Do not use otrivin containing xylometazoline or any other content.
Otrivin s (nasal saline drops) can be used again and again for nasal blockage/mild cough/respiratory sounds/snorring.
It is salt water and safe in infants even if used again and again.
Don't place drops in both nose simultaneously as this will irritate the child as they breath from nose primarily. First place 2 drops in blocked nose and after 5-10 ...more
Do not use otrivin containing xylometazoline or any other content.
Otrivin s (nasal saline drops) can be used again and again for nasal blockage/mild cough/respiratory sounds/snorring.
It is salt water and safe in infants even if used again and again.
Don't place drops in both nose simultaneously as this will irritate the child as they breath from nose primarily. First place 2 drops in blocked nose and after 5-10 ...more
Asked for male, 28 years old from Sivasagar
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Hi lybrate-user,
your problem is related to over use of nasal decongestant drops. You need to stop it and get your nose checked for a deviated nasal septum/hypertrophic turbinates. If so, you might need surgical correction. Also steam inhalation would help to get you off the drops for a while.
your problem is related to over use of nasal decongestant drops. You need to stop it and get your nose checked for a deviated nasal septum/hypertrophic turbinates. If so, you might need surgical correction. Also steam inhalation would help to get you off the drops for a while.
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Have you been sneezing frequently? Have you been feeling congestion in the chest or have a stuffy, itchy or a runny nose? If yes, it is possible that you may be suffering from nasal allergy. It is an inflammatory reaction caused due to dust mites, animal hair, pollens, and pollutants. Individuals who suffer from nasal allergies experience symptoms like nasal congestion and sneezing which tend to last for the whole day. To get a relief from the symptoms of nasal allergy, you must observe the sign...more
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