I've been using nose spray (Afrin) for about 4 months. How can I breathe through the night without it?
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You are now addicted. There is a rebound where the more you use it the more you will need it as it causes inflammation of the sinus tissues. Stop cold turkey and see a doctor as lots of people get this. Maybe he can prescribe a steroid like prednisone to help you through it.
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Yes, I have used it both at home and at the hospital. I haven't used it in about 4 months, I only use it when I do get a bad asthma attack that can't be controlled by my inhaler. When that happens, my lungs are usually weak and I have to keep using it around every 8 hours for a couple of days. I've used both the mouth piece and the mask...the mask is much more comfortable, I can fall asleep with it :P\n\nI have never completely stopped breathing, but have been pretty close to, to the point that I've turned blueish and my nails turned purple. I'm old enough now to not let it go to those extremes (I can breathe again right after using the nebulizer), but when I was a kid it happened a couple of times.
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I too suffer allergies until mid June or so. At night I was recommended Benadryl or the generic Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride. It makes me sleepy, not recommended during the day. Claritin is non drowsy, but more expensive for day use. I highly recommend staying away from nose sprays. They work great, but are real easy to get addicted to. I did. I don't mean you will crave them, just that you can need them to unstuff your nose even after the allergy goes away. I had to go to a specialist to get off of them and had to have surgery. I have since read a lot of people have gone through this and had problems. I hope this helps. Good luck.
715112
make some soup...hot soup. inhale the fumes of the soup. it will clear your nasal passages..that's what i do and it always works :)
442461
You're nose becomes dehydrated and needs to stay moist. You will probably need to use some saline mist up your nose.
210618
It sounds like you're having a allergic reaction to the nasal spray.  I'd definitely stop using it and go see your dr.
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i dunno really, sounds like you could be. Does it happen when you use anything else? i think that perhaps if you do keep using it you should do like a test or something to see how long you can stand the smell with out being sick. I'm not being disgusting its just the fact that if you are sick then you no that u are allergic, but if your no then u no that there is something you can do to prevent it. You could use a fan or something whilst using the spray?\nhope this helps. xx
225544
Get a humidifier to plug in at night while you sleep. Also, there is a saline nose spray that will help when you wake up in the morning.
172090
I do  this Hold your breath and drink water. It kinda hurts going down but it gets rid of them. I also like holding my breath for ten seconds then releasing the breath slowly after that breath in through nose and out the mouth slowly.
825175
Afrin is very addictive.  You just need to stop using it cold turkey.  I know you will be miserable at first, but if you can hold out a couple of days your congestion will clear up on its own.  Good luck.
1106132
Use a fan and keep it open.  It needs to breathe.  It will go away eventually.  If all else fails spray it with room deodorizer so it smells pretty
400470
allergy tablets usually unblock the nose once the nose is unblocked the cough will fix up
832733
Dab a little Vick's Vaporub on the outside of your nose. It helps me.
769561
I too have had this problem for years. You get physically addicted to it and can't breathe w/out it. Well , I would 1st go to your doctor adn he/she will give you a percription nose spray. It won't work as well or as quickly as the one you use now, but be deligent in using it everyday twice a day. I ended up having surgery on my nose because my septum(the cartilidge in the middle of your nose) caved in on one side. Not good. I was off it for a few years able to breathe on my own, but am now back to using it again. I need to take my own advice and go back to the doctor and get a Rx. Please try this before it goes too far. It does say on the bottle not to use it for more than 3 days in a row, but they don't tell you how badly the results are. I wish you luck!!
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breathe through ur nose...
445573
claritin but not for a long time week or two .by the way change the billows cover every night ,air fresh your room keep the cat away from your bed room if you have one .if that still bother you see allergic doc.he might give you inhaler for such allergy . healthy wishes.
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over-the-counter try claritin D, or maybe just a cold medicine to stop the flow.\nIf you can get a prescription try Zyrtec. Works like a charm! \nMy allergist tells me to flush my nose with salt water every night 2 hours before I go to sleep to get all the mucus/allergens out. It really works. You can buy these little bottles at the drug store that come with salt packets and instructions. Ask the pharmacist.