The doctor told me to stop taking sudafed because it is addictive. However, I can only sleep if I can breathe out of my nose. What can I do to clear my nose before going to sleep?
I have suffered from allergies for years now. And my sinuses get worse during winter. I use SinuCleanse and Breathe Right Nasal strips to sleep better at night. I also have a humidifier on every night and it has made the difference.
Here is a good article to read with a lot of natural remedies that are not addictive.
http://www.squidoo.com/natural-allergy-remedies-cures
I've had the same problem for years. Neosynephrine nose drops &/or Breathe Right strips are the only dependable "cures" I've found.
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I've had success with 4Way Nasal Spray. It's been great clearing up my nose right before I go to sleep.
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Claratin is my allergy medicine of choice :) I recommend the melting pills. Each does is 1 pill that lasts 24 hours and works great =]
If you can't breathe through your nose, you must have an anatomical obstruction. It may be allergy, or something like a deviated septum or nasal polyp. See an ear, nose and throat doctor to help sort out the problem.
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Many nasal sprays, 4Way included, are just as addictive as systemic remedies such as sudafed. They reason they are addictive is that they cause a "rebound reaction" which makes the nasal passages swell up when the spray is not used.
Dr Oz, who has been on Oprah several times, recomends the Neti-pot.
It may look weird, but it helped my hubbie. He has allergies and has even had polyps removed from his sinuses. Nothing helped. He uses the Neti-pot which washes out your sinuses and he no longer takes medicine, and his snoring has significantly decreased. I included the link. They cost about 15 bucks at the pharmacy.
http://www.oprah.com/health/oz/oz_20070426_350_106.jhtml
Keep a window open at night......retains good ventalation, gets rid of bacteria in the room which can interfere w/breathing. Also rub a little baby Vicks Vapo rub under your nose on occasion,,not every night.
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