Do you have another way to unclog my nostrils without using dristan? Thank you.

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Good evening! I've had a blocked nose for several weeks now, it's often only one nostril at a time, and it happens more often in the evening, not long before I go to bed. I put dristan every night when I go to bed, but I know that it is not good to put it often. Okay I'll try that, thanks a lot!

David Maurier · Accepted Answer

Hello! If you have been using Dristan for more than a week, I would advise you to stop using it. As you say, it is not recommended to use it long term, because after a week, it is possible to have an even more congested nose when you stop using it. The body becomes "dependent" on the product. In the next few days, it is possible that your nose will be a little more blocked, but this is normal and will eventually pass. As an alternative, I would advise you to use a nasal douche such as Sinus Rinse as needed during the day (a gentle stream of water sent through one nostril and out the other). If you don't like Sinus Rinse, you can try Hydrasense which also works very well, but is a little less effective. No problem, have a nice day! David Maurier, Pharmacist