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Anybody having nasal congestion issues lying down at night?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Sep 2, 2023 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
I have been dealing with this for years as well. Seems much worse in the winter and of course when I get a cold. We run a humidifier in the winter. The only thing that works for me is Neo Synephrine, but as you know it is recommended not to use it more than 3 days. I have been on Flonase for years and really do not see a benefit. I use the Breatherite strips as well. Went to 2 ENT doctors and it seems they don't listen or provide any help. I am ready to go to my 4th ENT doctor. A dab of Vicks at each nostril sometimes helps. To complicate matters more I now need to use a CPAP with full face mask. That puts some pressure on my nose and sometimes restricts the passage ways via external pressure.
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Careful with the Flonase as steroid nasal sprays are known to cause dryness. And long term usage has not really been studied. Skin is skin and the nasal epithelial skin is so delicate. It’s hard for people to use topical steroids continuously on regular skin without causing skin atrophy.
It’s amazing to me that most topical steroid treatments for skin conditions is on an as needed basis, but with these nasal sprays people are told to use them daily with no end in sight. I (personally) believe you trade one thing for another. IF allergies are truly your issue, you shrink the tissue, yet then cause dryness and irritation.
I person think OTC nasa steroids are promoted too loosely. And can cause harm to certain people. So if it’s not doing much for you, I’d consult with your doctor if this is now the possible reason for your dryness and congestion.