Loss in sensation when I breathe through nose

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?

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

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

'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.

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!

@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.

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?

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