Decrease font size
Default font size
Increase font size
February 5, 2012
 

Nasal congestion remedies

Dear Ask The Doctor: Hi there I am in need of some advice. Since I was 4 months pregnant (baby now 15 months old) I have suffered nasal congestion. I have been to my doctor so many times that I have given up wanting to go back. They have given me numeous amounts of nasal sprays but nothing is touching me. And it doesfeel as though it is getting worse as I am now suffering with sores up my nose, bad headaches and lack of sleep. I would be so greatful if youcould help me

Dear Joanne: There are several over-the-counter remedies for nasal congestion. Your symptoms suggest more than just simple nasal congestion. It sounds like you may have chronic sinusitis. I will outline a list of remedies you may try but you should consult an ENT specialist if your symptoms do not resolve.

  • Normal saline nose drops
  • Menthol crystals (place in bowl of warm water and inhale)
  • Pseudoephedrine nose drops or  tablets

All these remedies are available in most pharmacies.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 March 2010 )
 

Related Articles

General question about what time to take meds

Risk of tetanus when not up to date with shots

Balance problems sometimes when standing and walking

Green colored stool, Is it due to gastritis?

Cramps in the arms when reaching above the head

Weakness and pain in the right ankle

Causes of liver pain and hardening

One leg shorter than the other

Hematocolpus and genital tract outflow obstruction

Pain in the arm after Open reduccion and Internal fixation of a humerus fracture

Pain in rib cage and tiredness: Chronic fatigue syndrome?

Numbness and swelling in the distal phalange of the index finger

Pain in the wrist after pushing a door

Mouth ulcers indicative of STIs?

Proximal Interphalangeal (PIP) dislocation of the left ring finger

Multiple Ostechondroma Exostoses in a young boy.

Twitching in left arm and pain in the fingers

Why do I need to take Flowmax?

Suddenly developed speech problems

Effects of Drinking Sea Water

Puncture wound in the right thumb

Prostate and testosterone Medications

What is causing my legs to hurt?

Pain in the upper left arm with previous history of cervical spine problems

Drug screen for hydrocodone

Feet pain for years: possible flat feet?

Episode of numbness in my arms and fingers one year ago and now ocurring again

Height Issue in a 18 years old young man

Pink blood color - Is this due to anemia?

Open Reduction with Internal fixation for an ankle fracture two weeks ago

Could I have tapeworm?

Best treatment for scabies

Neck pain: possible sprain

Gum abscess now neck is swollen

Dizziness and blacking out in a young 20 year old woman

Will removal of the Tonsils affect my singing?

Top Ten Doctors Recommended Things To Do For Your Health This Year

Numbness and pain in the hand after CTS surgery with diagnosed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Elbow problem since birth: possible congenital radioulnar synostosis

Clavicle fracture Surgical treatment : Overview and PostOp. management

Pain in the chondrosternal joints: Costochondritis?

Symptoms of viral flu?

Chicken bone splinter in throat

Reduce facial and body hair for men

Shepherd fracture one week ago

Mild Scoliosis and massage

Inespecific back pain in waves

Scoliosis Overview: diagnosis, treatment and follow up

Stitches on the leg, when can I resume work?

Cervical Spine fusion may cause chronic cough?

.-Three fragments non displaced proximal humerus fracture treatment options

Possible stomach bug?

Weird sensation on my lips

Wondering if car wreck caused my FAI.

Tension in the neck following a fall

Lactose intolerance and Stomach Cramps

How to prevent recurrent boils?

Right arm pulsating just above the wrist

Plasma donation after splenectomy

Re injured neck: do I need another MRI?

Lump and pain at thumb joint

Weakness and pain in the knees

Bilateral Hip pain in a worried teenager.

Sharp right hip pain

Inflamed lingual tonsils

Can a ring obstruct the blood circulation in a Broken finger?

Vaginal burning sensation, Is it an infection?

Foreskin Stuck after doctor retracted it.

Use of Sanitizer and Protective Gloves

Spontaneous Bleeding on top of nose

Bleeding after delivery, Anemia?

Pain on touching the nose.

Causes of Foot pain and management?

Lump in my belly button - abscess?

Side effects of DHEA - Headache and dizziness?

AskTheDoctor.com's 101 things to do to live a fun, healthy and confident lifestyle

VItamin D Deficiency General Information

Are UV Fluorescent Lights Harmful to a child?

Gastric trouble,indigestion, headache and body pains.

Not feeling very much in loose skin area after cut.

What can I smoke besides tobacco?

Bilateral Elbow Pain, what should I do?

Flu shot side effect

Fainting after donating blood

Can chlorine in swimming pools turn hair gray?

Bleeding post Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?

Swelling and Soreness after removal of cast for Hand fracture.

Does diphenhydramine cause an elevation in liver enzymes?

Will compressing the blood vessels during nosebleeding have any complication?

Fresh blood along with stools, what could be the cause?

Daughter had Bells Palsy and now complains of numbness of the face.

History of cancer now suffering from hip pain.

Multiple symptoms that may be or may be not be related

Separation of thumbnail and skin at tip of finger

Trace mineral supplement for alzheimers?

Recurrrent low blood platelet count

There is numbness and tingling sensation in my left thumb, what is the cause?

Experiencing foul smelling body odor.

Cause of Breast Discharge in Males?

Surgery for anal fissure

About us | Follow us | Contact us | Advertising | Careers | Terms of Service | Site Map