I have tried nasal spray and a neti -pot but I am completly plugged on that side so the liquid does't stay in it drips down. I also have some green mucus only flowing ou the side of the plugged nose. I have tried Sudefed Sinus tablets, overthecounter decongestants, they do not work -steam, hot compresses, hot sauce, forced snezzing - (when I sneeze it only comes out the nostril that isn't plugged.) My regular general practice doctor prescribed steroids to try toopen it up, it didnotwork. Then he prescribed antiboitics, it is still plugged up on that side. I should tell you I might have brought the problem on myself after using overthecounter nasal spray (Afrin) for about the last bfive years. I suffered from the rebound effect of Afrin, and had severe congestion because I used it for over a couple of days, and ended up having to use it daily for the last 5 years. I have heard this can cause the blood vessels in the nose to weaken. Canaspecialistopenmynoseuyp?Anysuggestions?
2007-09-02 17:51:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
5 yrs on afrin is a long time and you may have done some damage. you need to see a specialist for this problem since the first line of treatment did not work.
2007-09-02 17:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by alida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/afrin.html...
What is the most important information you should know about Afrin (oxymetazoline nasal)?
Do not use oxymetazoline nasal for longer than 3 to 5 days. Longer use could cause damage to your nasal tissue and lead to chronic congestion. If your symptoms do not improve, see your doctor.
Do not use more of this medication than is recommended on the package or by your doctor.
So there is damage and chronic congestion in your nose.
You could try to sneeze artificially, which could help take the congestion down. That is possible with some pills from the doctor, or tobacco in powder, that you should insert in your nostrils, which will make you sneeze, and open your nostrils.
Good luck.
2007-09-02 19:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by Suzan K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go see an ENT (ear nose and throat doctor) You may need surgery to fix it.
2007-09-02 17:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
snort some salt water 3x daily for a week and see of that helps it will burn but you can do it .I use sea salt diluted in water. try 1 teaspoon in a 8 oz glass of tepid water
2007-09-02 19:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by huckleberrie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go to an ENT
2007-09-02 17:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by keesh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohhh no i hope you et better soon
2007-09-02 17:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by sad_angel_eyes_4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋