Hello @joannap, Welcome to Connect. I think it's bad enough when we have to deal with these types of problems ourselves but to watch our kids struggle with it is even worse. I also have a deviated septum that I've put up with all my life but I'm 78. I was considering a septoplasty but wanted a non surgical solution due to risk factors involved.

I met with my Mayo ENT and he prescribed a Mayo Clinic proprietary nasal spray with 3 ingredients -- Mometasone to reduce inflammation, Ipratropium to reduce nasal drainage and Diphenhydramine which is an antihistamine to help reduce nasal drainage. The product description on my prescription is MOMET 0.033% – IPRA 0.02% – DIPH 0.02%. I do a nasal rinse mornings and evenings followed by 2 sprays in each nostril. I'm into my 3rd month using the spray and nasal rinse and it has done an amazing job helping my breathing through my right nostril which was mostly always plugged. My ENT wanted me to try it for 3 months to see if it helps.

I've used saline solution sprays, Flonase and Fluticasone Proprionate in the past without much success. The propriety nasal spray along with the twice daily nasal rinse seems to be helping me but I'm also thinking I'm not sure I want to use it long term due to possible side effects so will have that discussion with my ENT soon.

Here's some information on Mometasone Nasal Spray and side effects: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a602024.html

Have you discussed your son's strange symptoms with his ENT doctor?