Otrivin S Nasal Spray Health Feed

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

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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.

Rebound nasal obstruction is side effect of any xylometazoline drop like otrivin.
Stop using this drop.
Instead you can use saline nasal spray.

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

If the amount is very small ,side effects are unlikely. Although watch your baby carefully. For all practical purposes, use normal saline containing nasal drops only for infants.

Drink a lot of hot beverages.
Stay hydrated.
Sit a warm, wet towel on your face. It may relieve discomfort and open your nasal passages.
Prop yourself up. At night, lie on a couple of pillows. Keeping your head elevated may make breathing more comfortable.
Take steam before sleep.

Do not use otrivin for morethan 5 days. You ll get a disease called rhinitis medicamentosa if used for longer duration. Start using topical steroid nasal spray.