Otrivin Adult Menthol Nasal Spray Health Feed

U should stop using otrivin nasal drops and instead of that Flomist naSal spray twice a day...Get a Xray done (Nose and PNS ) and review with report...

Few tips- Avoid any triggering factor, take folic acid regularly, eat a healthy diet , always be stress free , exercise regularly

Take steam inhalation twice daily throat irritation may be due to drug trackle in throat use otrivin drop when needed.

Dear lybrateuser,
- You might be suffering from some nasal problem like a nasal polyp or a deviated nasal septum or an allergic condition
- do steam inhalation twice a day
- do not use otrivin drops regularly as it weakens the nasal mucosa which can repeatedly get infected
- instill plain normal saline drops 2-3 drops in the nostril 3-4 times a day
- take an oral anti histamine tablet for relief
- have plenty of oral fluids including water for proper hydration as drynes...more

You may have to use systemic decongestants, along with steam inhalation and valsalva manuvere to unblock ears and nose.

Go for ncct pns axial and coronal cuts vitd3 ,cbc, aec, test
start metaspray 2puff twice daily in both nostril tab montair lc kid once daily all for 10 days.

Hi Mr. lybrate-user. For temporary relief from nasal obstruction you can use these drops for short duration (< 5 days) along with saline nasal drops. For recurrent /persistent nasal obstruction kindly consider ent clinical examination with ent specialist in your area. Thanks.

Hello. Get checked with near by ent to rule out deviated nasal septum /turbihate hypertrophy/polyps etc
even allergy can cause nasal block.

Dear ,
otrivin is a very strong nasal decongestant and generally not to be used lightly. Since you don't mention the reasons for using this, probably we can presume he had some nasal symptoms. I would suggest that you arrange a consultation for your brother with an ent surgeon to get the appropriate treatment for him. In the meanwhile he can use saline nasal drops 2-3 drops 4-5 times a day and also plain steam inhalation 2 -3 times a day.
Best wishes.

Stop using nasal drops, as it gives temporary relief. It can be because of sinusitis or polyp nose or DNS or adenoids etc. I need detail of case. In the meanwhile do this
1. Do saline gargles daily (preferably twice).
2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also.
3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of AC. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, When there is temperature difference between two ...more