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nasal blockage

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FilterXG - 28 Nov 2005 00:42 GMT
For about 3 months I've been having nasal blockages when I lay down,
and recently has become a constant thing.  Apparently there are several
things that can cause this.  However this is a little odd because there
is very little to no mucus and although always one side or another I
can change the side by pushing against my nose.  When I go to my doctor
is there anything I should ask him?
Barry - 28 Nov 2005 06:24 GMT
If it's only lasted for about three months, look for things that you
might be allergic too. It could be anything. It could even be a change
in airflow. It could be from a fan blowing up your nose when you sleep.
If you've been keeping a shade pulled up for the last three months, the
light or heat could be releasing fumes from something. Check for mold
in damp places. You could try an air cleaner, or saline nasal spray.

The doctor might prescribe a steroid nasal spray like he did for me,
but when I found out that my doctor prescribed one with a certain
ingredient that some people say to avoid, and when I read that steroid
nasal sprays hurt your immune system (as saline sprays do to a lesser
extent), I threw it out. I'm living with the congestion until I decide
to get turbinate reduction surgery.

What I'd like to know is why your not supposed to use OTC treatments
that could eventually eat away at your nose. That's exactly what I
want! That's what surgery is! I'd stop before it's pierced. I just want
to breathe better.
Jason - 28 Nov 2005 16:37 GMT
> If it's only lasted for about three months, look for things that you
> might be allergic too. It could be anything. It could even be a change
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> want! That's what surgery is! I'd stop before it's pierced. I just want
> to breathe better.

Hello,
Anyone that has this problem should have your doctor determine if you have
a deviated septum. A deviated septum will prevent normal airflow and the
result could be what you refer to as a nasal blockage and "congestion"
problems.
Jason

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Barry - 28 Nov 2005 18:49 GMT
> What I'd like to know is why your not supposed to use OTC treatments
> that could eventually eat away at your nose.

Maybe it was the prescription spray that I read can do that. OTC sprays
seem to do the opposite if they're used too long. I specifically
remember some medication that can rot your nose, producing a bad oder.
Whatever that was, it actually sounded like a good alternative for a
permanent cure, but it's really supposed to be dangerous.

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