I have been using otrivin for 3 years my nose get closed at the time of sleep otrivin helps but I want to stop using it. Please suggest me.

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It can be because of allergic rhinitis or sore throat or 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 rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected. 4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. 5. Sleep with an extra pillow under your head-- elevating your head will help relieve congested nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, try placing the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to create a more gradual slope. 6. Treat that stuffy nose with warm salt water-- salt-water rinsing helps break nasal congestion, while also removing virus particles and bacteria from your nose. 7. Blow your nose often (and the right way)-- it's important to blow your nose regularly when you have a cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. But when you blow hard, pressure can carry germ-carrying phlegm back into your ear passages, causing earache. The best way to blow your nose: press a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results. Consult online for details.

Karuna Chawla · Accepted Answer

It can be because of allergic rhinitis or sore throat or 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 rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected. 4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. 5. Sleep with an extra pillow under your head-- elevating your head will help relieve congested nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, try placing the pillows between the mattress and the box springs to create a more gradual slope. 6. Treat that stuffy nose with warm salt water-- salt-water rinsing helps break nasal congestion, while also removing virus particles and bacteria from your nose. 7. Blow your nose often (and the right way)-- it's important to blow your nose regularly when you have a cold rather than sniffling mucus back into your head. But when you blow hard, pressure can carry germ-carrying phlegm back into your ear passages, causing earache. The best way to blow your nose: press a finger over one nostril while you blow gently to clear the other. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results. Consult online for details.

Vijay Vitore · Answer

Get a ct scan of paranasal sinuses done ,rule out any sinus pathology.

Subhash Divekar · Answer

Using otrivin (xylometazoline) if used for a long time is habit forming and staoppage results in rebound symptoms. Nasivion normally is given for acute nasal allergic or vasomotor congestion to be used in proper manner for few days only along with other medications and meaures. You should see ent specialist to find exact cause of congestion in your case like allergy, nasal defect etc. Proper diagnosis is made and follow the advise properly. Follow up may be necessary. Nasivion will have to be tapered off. To be taken only on advise of doctor and only as per instructions.