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Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 7:44 am
by ChicagoGranny
reinvigorated wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 8:34 pm
ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 6:37 pm
Gosh, why have you not tried pseudoephedrine (generic Sudafed)?
How is it better than oxymetazoline? Thanks!
1. No dependency
2. No rebound congestion upon discontinuation
3. Consistent dosage
4. Not only effective for nasal congestion, but also for congestion of sinuses and Eustachian tubes
5. Recommended for long term use
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 5:54 pm
by reinvigorated
Thak you, everyone, for your suggestions!
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 6:22 pm
by Mark55
Did you ever try nasal strips? I have a good amount of success using Flonase in the AM, and wearing an extra-strength strip at night when my nose is plugged.
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 7:08 pm
by BTS
Before treatment I used to be stuffed up all the time, never thought I would even be able to use a nasal mask .. now on the P10 and it has kept it all away, no more stuffy nose night or day .. well not including extreme cases and colds but still I believe the pillows helped open my nose up .
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 5:09 pm
by reinvigorated
Mark55 wrote: ↑Thu May 03, 2018 6:22 pm
Did you ever try nasal strips? I have a good amount of success using Flonase in the AM, and wearing an extra-strength strip at night when my nose is plugged.
Yep, I'm using BreatheRight Extra-Strength and also experimenting with nasal dilators (the only one that was comfortable enough to wear consistently was Rhinomed Mute) but these don't seem sufficient, unfortunately.
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 5:36 pm
by chunkyfrog
reinvigorated wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 2:38 pm
I'm actually not using CPAP. I tested one last summer but ultimately decided not to purchase one.
I think I may have identified the problem.
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Fri May 04, 2018 5:41 pm
by BTS
chunkyfrog wrote: ↑Fri May 04, 2018 5:36 pm
reinvigorated wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 2:38 pm
I'm actually not using CPAP. I tested one last summer but ultimately decided not to purchase one.
I think I may have identified the problem.
That changes things a little I'd say...
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Sat May 05, 2018 7:26 am
by yrnkrn
DebM wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 4:59 pm
My ENT specialist said the nasal tubes are too narrow for an operation as the post op scarring would make the problem worse. He recommended a squirt of a regular nasal decongestant followed by a squirt of Flixonese before bed. The steroid component of Flixonese prevents the rebound effect of the devongestant.
Thanks for this great idea!
Another relevant article:
https://www.jacionline.org/article/S009 ... 6/fulltext
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 11:41 am
by reinvigorated
Did anyone try using steam inhalers like this one
https://www.amazon.com/Vicks-Personal-S ... B075FYVVFH? Thanks!
Re: Blocked nose at night: vasomotor/nonallergic rhinitis?
Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 2:42 pm
by Julie
You wouldn't need that with a humidifier and heated hose...