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Loss in sensation when I breathe through nose

Posted by barbark3 @hcgardner1, Sep 9, 2021

I’ve been congested for a while and recently i’ve felt like there was “extra” air when I was breathing through my nose I didn’t know how to explain it until I read some of the symptoms of empty nose syndrome which is common after nasal surgerys. I feel like I am not breathing like a lack of sensation in my nose. I have never had any nose surgery but I have been using nasal sprays to clear my sinuses. For reference I am suffering from anemia right now with one of the symptoms being shortness of breath. It does not feel like shortness of breath though. What is wrong im starting to panic.

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barbark3 | @hcgardner1 | Sep 16, 2021
In reply to @joannap "Hi @hcgadner! My son has had similar symptoms. He had corticosteroid nasal spray (Momentasone) prescripted to..." + (show)
@joannap

Hi @hcgadner! My son has had similar symptoms. He had corticosteroid nasal spray (Momentasone) prescripted to him by an ENT because his nasal pathway was tight. He used the spray for 1,5 weeks, twice a day. What kind of spray did you use?

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I used equate nasal spray 24 hr relief

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joannap | @joannap | Sep 17, 2021

Sorry, I don't understand, equate? Like similar?

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joannap | @joannap | Sep 18, 2021

Ok it's a brand. I guess the oxymetazoline can cause dryness and contract the blood vessels. Do you still have this sensation?

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barbark3 | @hcgardner1 | Sep 19, 2021
In reply to @joannap "Ok it's a brand. I guess the oxymetazoline can cause dryness and contract the blood vessels...." + (show)
@joannap

Ok it's a brand. I guess the oxymetazoline can cause dryness and contract the blood vessels. Do you still have this sensation?

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Yes I think its getting better slowly I suggest you son stop using it or use it less frequently. Instead keep the nostrils hydrated with a humidifier or warm cloth, hot showers/steam. Refrain from messing with it (like excessive blowing). I think its really been helping me!

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judieg | @judieg | Sep 20, 2021
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@joannap

Sorry, I don't understand, equate? Like similar?

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'Equate Nasal Spray'. I'm pretty sure it's a Walmart brand. I tried to post a link to show you a picture of it, but as a new member, Mayo Clinic wouldn't let me.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 20, 2021
In reply to @judieg "'Equate Nasal Spray'. I'm pretty sure it's a Walmart brand. I tried to post a link..." + (show)
@judieg

'Equate Nasal Spray'. I'm pretty sure it's a Walmart brand. I tried to post a link to show you a picture of it, but as a new member, Mayo Clinic wouldn't let me.

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Hi Judie,
I noticed that you wished to post a URL to a resource with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post is not spam. Please allow me to post it for you.

- Equate Nasal Spray https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Nasal-Four-Nasal-Spray-Phenylephrine-Hydrochloride-1-1-fl-Oz/10325040

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@seekinginfo | @nrd1 | Sep 20, 2021
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@hcgardner1

Yes I think its getting better slowly I suggest you son stop using it or use it less frequently. Instead keep the nostrils hydrated with a humidifier or warm cloth, hot showers/steam. Refrain from messing with it (like excessive blowing). I think its really been helping me!

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@hcgardner1-good to read that you are getting relief from natural remedies. Congestion can be very frustrating and is caused by many many things. Even when the reason for the congestion has subsided we can still remain in a congested state until the nerves and blood vessels relax to their original state( the autonomic nervous system calms).
It is very tempting to want to use nasal sprays, especially steroids during this time. The nasal tissue is very different than any other tissue. Is truly delicate and operates in a finite way. Topical solutions to the mucosa can be damaging in ways that many people do not realize until much after the fact.
Best to use all natural remedies you can find for soothing and calming, while understanding the root cause to your congestion, which could be anything from hormones, blood pressure, medications, stress, or external stimuli, such as dry weather.

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mslw | @mslw | Sep 20, 2021
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@nrd1

@hcgardner1-good to read that you are getting relief from natural remedies. Congestion can be very frustrating and is caused by many many things. Even when the reason for the congestion has subsided we can still remain in a congested state until the nerves and blood vessels relax to their original state( the autonomic nervous system calms).
It is very tempting to want to use nasal sprays, especially steroids during this time. The nasal tissue is very different than any other tissue. Is truly delicate and operates in a finite way. Topical solutions to the mucosa can be damaging in ways that many people do not realize until much after the fact.
Best to use all natural remedies you can find for soothing and calming, while understanding the root cause to your congestion, which could be anything from hormones, blood pressure, medications, stress, or external stimuli, such as dry weather.

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I wish I had read your comment 2 months ago. Thanks!

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mslw | @mslw | Sep 20, 2021
In reply to @johnbishop "Hello @hcgardner1, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find..." + (show)
@johnbishop

Hello @hcgardner1, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. I think it's normal to feel a sense of panic. Especially when it comes to breathing.

I have a deviated septum and have lived with problems breathing through my nose for a long time. Like you I was using nasal sprays and nasal rinses but not on a regular basis because they didn't always help. A couple of months ago I made an appointment with an ENT doctor and discussed surgery to correct the deviated septum. After the doctor explained the different risks and no guarantees involved with the surgery I decided to go with his option B which was a twice daily nasal rinse followed by 2 sprays in each nostril of a proprietary Mayo Clinic nasal spray (3 different medications). I'm in my 3rd month of using the combination nasal rinse and spray each morning and evening and it's made a world of difference in my breathing. I think the ENT doctor thought I was suffering with rhinitis. Here's some information that discusses the topic.

Rhinitis and Sinusitis - NCBI: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7173501/

Have you thought about seeing an ENT specialist?

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"... a proprietary Mayo Clinic nasal spray...."
Are there ingredients listed on it? If not, how can I find info.about it? Thanks!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 20, 2021
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@mslw

"... a proprietary Mayo Clinic nasal spray...."
Are there ingredients listed on it? If not, how can I find info.about it? Thanks!

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@mslw, The 3 ingredients are 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 posted the pharmacy info in a different discussion here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605757/

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