How do you fix a nasal allergy?

How do you fix a nasal allergy?

Some people find that nasal irrigation using a Neti pot or a nasal rinse helps clear congestion. Over-the-counter antihistamines, decongestants, and cromolyn sodium nasal sprays can all help control nasal allergy symptoms. Don’t use decongestant nasal sprays for more than three days at a time, however.

How do you clear a nose allergy?

If you’re experiencing nasal congestion, here are some simple ways to get relief:

1. Steam. There are many ways to use steam to clear your nasal passages.
2. Saline spray. A salt-water solution can be dispersed into your nasal passages to help moisturize the area draw out fluid.
3. Hydrate.
4. Consult an allergy doctor.

How does Otrivine allergy relief nasal spray work?

Otrivine allergy relief nasal spray contains the active ingredient xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.1%. This is a type of medicine called a decongestant. When this medicine is sprayed into the nose, the xylometazoline works by causing the blood vessels in the linings of the nasal passages and sinuses to contract and narrow.

Can you take paracetamol with Otrivine allergy spray?

It’s fine to use Otrivine allergy relief nasal spray alongside painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, assuming these are appropriate for you. It’s also fine to use Otrivine allergy relief nasal spray alongside medicines for hay fever such as antihistamines, eye drops, or steroid nasal sprays.

How does Otrivin work as a decongestant in the body?

Otrivin (Xylometazoline) nasal is a decongestant. It works by constricting (shrinking) blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the body. The nasal formulation acts directly on the blood vessels in the nasal tissues.

Is there any alternative medicine for Otrivin that works?

In ayurveda we recommend steam inhalation with euclyptus oil as it loosens the sticky mucosa and expels it easily. There is a procedure in ayurveda that we call nasya. In this facial massage is done with medicated oil to losen the mucus present in sinuses and then two three drops of special oil is instituted in nasal fold.

Is there an alternative to a nasal spray?

You want the pill to make you sleepy. The alternative is to start using a steroid (cortisone) type nasal spray, of which there are many different brands. They all require a prescription.

Are there any other treatments for post nasal drip?

If these approaches aren’t effective, prescription treatments may be the next best steps, including: Other treatments depend on the cause of the post-nasal drip. Antibiotics are not usually helpful so they aren’t usually prescribed for post-nasal drip (unless the symptoms are due to bacterial infection of the sinuses).

Which is the best anti histamine for post nasal drip?

An anti-histamine, such as 1 diphenhydramine, as in Benadryl. 2 chlorpheniramine, as in Chlor-Trimeton. 3 loratadine, as in Claritin or Alavert. 4 fexofenadine (Allegra). 5 cetirizine (Zyrtec). 6 (more items)

Which is the best nasal spray for congestion?

Persistent nasal congestion while using a nasal spray to prevent congestion is a very common problem. Although you didn’t mention the name, I suspect you have been using one of the over-the-counter (OTC) nasal sprays. Familiar brands are Afrin, Neo-Synephrine, and Otrivin.