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Can't breathe without sudafed nasal spray

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Lizzyxoxo
Lizzyxoxo

Hi!

I've been using sudafed spray (for blocked nose) for a couple of years. I know I shouldn't use it for more than a few days, and I've seen my GP about this, but I've tried so many other sprays and nothing else seems to help. My nose gets completely blocked and I can't breathe through my nose without the spray!

I saw an ENT who said that I've got a slightly narrow air passage but not narrow enough to have the surgery. He couldn't find any other problems and suggested a spray called Dymista. I've tried this and this doesn't seem to work for me either.

I'm desperate to try something else as I'm worried about other health problems that continuous use of Sudafed could have. Does anyone know of any?

Thanks so much in advance

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  • patricia63679
    patricia63679 Lizzyxoxo

    Posted

    Hi Lizzy.i too have the same problem as you.the only spray that works for me is anything with oxymetazomine/xzylometazomine.otrivine is great but shop own brands are just as good.once again though not meant for long term use but what do you do when you can't breathe? I found out I was dehydrated which made my nasal congestion worse so been drinking lots of water which has really helped.it got that I was using a whole spray per day! Symptoms are improved.stay hydrated.x

    • Lizzyxoxo
      Lizzyxoxo patricia63679

      Posted

      Hi! I try and drink around 2-3 litres a day, and unfortunately it makes no difference for me. No idea what I'm supposed to do apart from using this spray which is not supposed to be used for longer than 3 days!

    • patricia63679
      patricia63679 Lizzyxoxo

      Posted

      I know not supposed to use longer than 3 days but it's only one that works for me.ive been using nasal sprays for 30 plus years and done me no harm!

  • katharine70487
    katharine70487 Lizzyxoxo

    Posted

    Xlear all natural. Cvs walgreens walmart etc.  

    Spray in each nostril then HANG HeAD UPSIDE DOWN.  Then Come up. Do not blow your nose.  Gently blow in to a tissue.  Very gently just to let out mucus a little at a time.   If u blow forcefully your turbinates swell causing further blockage.  

    Do 3x

    Katharine

    • Lizzyxoxo
      Lizzyxoxo katharine70487

      Posted

      Hi! I'm in the UK so can't get that specific make easily, but thank you anyway!

  • Lizzyxoxo
    Lizzyxoxo

    Posted

    Just wondering if anyone knows what else I can use? Will I cause myself any long term serious harm by using sudafed spray?
  • User26
    User26 Lizzyxoxo

    Posted

    Hi Lizzy,

    I am also having same problem since few months.

    Did you find any help on this ?

    Thanks in advance.

  • Rikka
    Rikka Lizzyxoxo

    Posted

    Dear Lizzy, I've got a similar problem, l am suspecting that it might be an allergy. I will go to the doctor next week. I literally can't function throughout the day without using my spray at least twice... I will let you know, maybe they will provide me with an info that 'll be useful to both.

    Kind regards

  • paul75422
    paul75422 Lizzyxoxo

    Posted

    Hello. I've had the same issue for 8 years. Nobody, including doctors or pharmacists had an answer except to use Sudafed nasal spray.

    This is until last week! A customer in the pharmacy overheard me and told me to use Beconase spray. It literally cleared up in 24 hours. I'm still using the saline solution to help clear my nose once a day but the constant rebound has gone. I feel like a new person, not having to make sure I have some spray to hand at all times.

    I'm now on a mission to find all the forums on the internet to spread the news. I've worked out that I've spent around £2,500 on Sudafed :-0 Please let me know how you get on. I hope this works for you all too x

    • ge92217
      ge92217 paul75422

      Posted

      hi! i know this an old forum but im also here for sudafed help.

      have any of you found the answer,?

      and was there any beconase in particular that you used? thank you

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