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Nasal Passages Blocked But Only At Night?
The last three weeks I’ve had bronchitis and a sinus infection but am on the tail end of my second round of antibiotics. All syptoms are gone EXCEPT my nasal passages closing when I lie down at night. My left is the worst culprit. I’ve already had surgery for a deviated septum and this wasn’t happening before I got sick. Up to last night, I had taken Afrin (which is lovely) for about 5 nights (none during the day) but I know you’re not supposed to take it more than 5 days or your sinuses become dependant on it. I didn’t sleep at all last night from dry-mouth and snoring myself awake (dont normally snore either). Nothing is draining from my sinuses (for instance when I blow my nose) and they open back up (at least partially) when I get up. Any ideas on what I can do? Due to the severe nature of my bronc/sinus infection I’ve already spent over $200 between dr visits and meds. I realllly dont want to go back if I dont have to.
Boy do I sympathize with you! I just went through this a few weeks ago and last week I finally got over it all. It sucks!
Afrin is amazing, I always use the menthol kind.
I suggest getting a humidifier/vaporizer that you can put liquid menthol into the chamber and use it for when you sleep. It sounds so simple to be true, but can actually help!
http://vicks.com/7.5_More_Products.php
While you use the humidifier/vaporizer, also try using BreathRight strips for your nose. Here’s the website; they’re even offering a $2 off coupon, too! They come in different sizes and also offer a menthol stip that you put on the nose and then gently scratch the top and it releases menthol vapors.
http://www.breatheright.com/index.asp
I hope you feel better soon!
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