I had been overusing nasal spray (Vick’s Sinex spray and Afrin) for a couple months. Finally, I reached my breaking point and I quit using it 48 hours ago.
My ENT prescribed me Prednisone and told me to use Flonase/Nasacort. I’m also using breathing strips and Nasal Saline Moisturizing spray which has no drugs in it. The Saline spray is just a salt and water mixture to help with dryness.
The first 16 hours I could only breathe out of my mouth. Both of my nostrils were completely blocked 100%. I barely slept except for a couple hours.
Each hour I’m feeling tiny amounts of progress.
After 48 hours, I’m able to breathe out of one nostril. It’s not easy but I’m getting used to it.
I know my recovery will take time, but I look forward to breathing on my own soon. I want my healthy nose back.
