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Is Advil The Right Medicine For Nose Congestion?

Thank you,
My wife took Claritin 24 hr. this morning at six, She wants to take a benadryl allergy after she gets out of the shower. She is too congested to sleep and is exhausted.
I also wonder about Advil to reduce inflammation.

Thanks for your comment.

Todd, concerned husband
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if your wife is suffering from nasal congestion and exhaustion, it can be due to causes like upper respiratory tract infection, sinus infection or sinusitis or allergic reaction..

I would suggest you to consult an ENT physician and get her evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray of sinuses if sinusitis is ruled out can be done for confirmation..

As of now to relieve congestion, she can use saline nasal irrigations..
She can do steam inhalation and use a humidifier in her room..
She can use decongestant nasal spray containing Xykometazoline or Oxymetazoline..
Do warm compresses around nostrils..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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Is Advil The Right Medicine For Nose Congestion?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if your wife is suffering from nasal congestion and exhaustion, it can be due to causes like upper respiratory tract infection, sinus infection or sinusitis or allergic reaction.. I would suggest you to consult an ENT physician and get her evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS view x ray of sinuses if sinusitis is ruled out can be done for confirmation.. As of now to relieve congestion, she can use saline nasal irrigations.. She can do steam inhalation and use a humidifier in her room.. She can use decongestant nasal spray containing Xykometazoline or Oxymetazoline.. Do warm compresses around nostrils.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.