My blocked nose hell! What & why? Please.

[saythatagain]

For months now I've had a worse than normal blocked nose; the 'stuff' moving from one side to the other.
I've tried Bekanase with no success, with the only product giving temperory relief being Otrovine, which is only supposed to be used as a short term measure. Trouble is, it's just not clearing up.
Recently both sides are blocking at the same time.
It's worse during the night when I'm laid down, or like now, just sitting up in bed.
Any ideas or remedies? Thank you.

[mixture]

You could check out whether it's possible for you to have an operation (surgery, of nasal concha), you do it over the day and go home in the evening. A week after, your problem is as good as gone.

[swingofthings]

How old is she? What nasal spray has she used and for how long? Has she been tested for allergies?

[Welldoneme]

I had this for months, only by switching to organic produce and avoiding apples did my nose improve.

[Indiabelle]

Has anyone visited a good private, paediatric ENT specialist? My daughter has had a constant blocked nose for several years. We've tried nasal sprays and saline sprays but they barely help. She also had her tonsils and adenoids out. Any suggestions? I'd love to see someone who isn't just going to say take an antihistamine or try another nasal spray. Thanks.

[knightynight]

Things I now do following really bad blocked nose/sinusitis, which seem to work (will not give up any of these as I think they all help!!):

Changed from dairy milk to oat milk (still consume dairy products but less so)
Take antihistamine every day the whole year (mine linked to allergies, I have hay fever)
Use Sterimar nasal spray
Use Avamys when needed - have it on repeat prescription
Humidifiers in the house

Erm, think that's it. Good luck x

[ohN0Whatnext]

OP. Will you try this. Close your mouth. You won't be able to breathe much through your nose I guess but there will be some air going in and out.

Try a very shallow inhalation through your nose and then out again. Try it again, and again and again.

What happens?

[ohN0Whatnext]

I've used Sterimar; it's ok for low intensity problems. For yours (and mine) it won't wash. Neilmed is Sterimar Turbo.

[Gemmamummy]

Hi there. Sorry to hear about your blocked nose. I always try to spread the word about Sterimar sea water nasal spray. It's bloody amazing! I am proud to advocate the stuff! It clears you out so well with the specially designed spray nozzle and the salt water. I was recommended mine at Boots but I think you can get it in most supermarkets and chemists. They do a baby one too which is suitable from birth and I have used it on my son. Good luck x

[saythatagain]

He did take a look. I said which one was currently full and he could see that. He mentioned rhinitis and allergies.
I guess it's a 'wait and see' situation.
'twas an amusing sight, me over the edge of the bed so I could see the carpet with dh dispensing the drop! My nose totally blocked though.....this was not so amusing.

[MadMumToThree]

I have found swapping from cows milk to soya has made a huge difference to my nasal congestion.

[hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman]

The watery drainage could well indicate polyps. I was diagnosed with them and the watery stuff that could drain from my nose was astounding in it's quantities at times. I was given a strong steroid to try to shrink them without success.

[ohN0Whatnext]

Mmm, so what did your gp think your problem is? Flixonase is a steroid. Did the gp examine your nose?

[saythatagain]

Quick update: gp has given me a month long supply of Flixonase; one capsule to be taken daily, half in each nostril. I have been advised to go back after the month is up and get another months supply. If at the end of the two months I'm no better, then I will get referred to an ENT specialist.

[saythatagain]

Thank you for your responses. It's interesting to hear of possible outcomes and, perhaps, even a resolution?
This evening I had some After Eights - couldn't taste a thing! This was after a spicy prawn curry, which left me with a sensation in my mouth but not even the merest whiff of a taste.
I did think this (albeit temperory) lack of taste/smell would put me off my food; sadly not.

[floramckitchen]

I am asthmatic and suffer from this problem now and again. It was only getting the asthma properly controlled that sorted out my blocked nose and loss of taste and smell.

Dr prescribed a Fostair inhaler and Singulair tablets for the asmtha and a nasal spray called Nasonex which unblocks your nose and works miracles!

There is nothing worse than not tasting your food - I can really understand how you feel op! I am mostly ok now but every now and then I will lose my taste\smell even when my nose doesn't seem blocked. I don't worry though because it does come back eventually.

Good luck!

[crabbiepattie]

I suffered with the rebound rhinitis for months cause i was using sudafed nasal spray continuously. It got to tue point where i was using double/triple doses 5,6 even 7 times a day. Getting up in the middle of the night to find it and when id not been able to get more supplies, id break off the plastic cap of the bottle and try pouring in the remaining drops that woulnt get through the spritzer!!

Anyways, i got fed up so researched lots. I ended up buying a nasal irrigation system called Neilmed. Its a more modern version of a netti pot. Added to that i was given a prescription of Avamys steroid nasal spray and occasionally used steam inhalation with a bit of menthol crystals in the water. I used the neilmed twice a day for a fee weeks. Its taken about 6 months but im finally back to normal; as in not needing anything chemically or naturally to keep my nasal passages open!!

[magso]

There are stronger steroid drops that can be prescribed if that is what is needed. ENT should be able to check for nasal polyps. Are you getting a post nasal drip ( dripping down the back of your throat instead of needing to blow your nose?

[saythatagain]

It's not mucousy, more watery if anything. I'm trying not to blow my nose in an attempt to reduce inflammation.
I'm a dribbling disaster zone.....tres, tres bonny.

[tabbycat15]

In Australia here we have a saline sinus wash that you can buy OTC. Maybe ask a pharmacist if they have anything or advice.

[endoflevelbaddy]

One thing my gp got me to try was a combination of beconase spray, ibuprofen & otc antihistamine (lorotadine sp?) for a couple of weeks instead of the otrivine. If it is mucousy rather than polyps that combination helps dry up the mucous and clear your nasal passage without the rebound congestion things like otrivine can cause. It did work for me. Hope you get sorted though - can be so miserable when it interferes with sleep and taste and what have you.

[saythatagain]

Found - thank you...my first bunch of flowers!
I'm still off the Otrivine and have an appointment booked with the GP this Saturday.
It's no better and I'm hacked off with it; zilch taste, which is making me miserable!
Current status: right side totally blocked.

[FoundAChopinLizt]

How's the nose, op?

Did you keep off the Otrivine?

Hope you're feeling better

[AnswerThePhone]

OP, perhaps you have nasal polyps. They are also linked with asthma - which is why I asked if you had asthma.

[saythatagain]

Thank you so much for your replies.
Asthma? Wow! That had never entered my head; not for nano second.
I thought (wrongly) asthma was respiratory .
I think a visit to the gp is required, along with a firm tone!
I have had nasal issues for as long as I can remember, but it is worse and it is sustained.
I had, what would normally have been, a delicious and tasty pasta dish. I couldn't taste a thing and had to use my taste memory to make the best of a really bad job!

[magso]

Loss of taste is usually due to loss of smell sense related to the blocked nose. If the blocked nose does not recover after stopping otravine certainly see the GP. If things do not improve with whatever treatment the GP can provide then don,t be afraid to ask for referral to ENT.