I feel that pain. I was in the same situation. It took a while to ease off of it but it’s totally worth it when you don’t feel dependent on it all the time. I wish you the best! Keep me updated. 🙂
Same I started using nasal spray since I was 11 but I had a severe cold/flu I bought some and I can't breathe without it. I just bought this laser thing online to lazer it out and a new spray that helps decrease my need to use due to not being able to breathe without it
I’m going through this now. I’ve been addicted to decongestant spray for over 2 yeas back when I had a sinus infection and it was the only thing that could help me breathe. Well 2+ years down the line and I’m still addicted. I decided to wean myself off it, I can’t do cold turkey cuz it’s too hard so I’m doing one nostril at a time and it’s working already. It’s only been 24 hrs and I already see a difference. I’m praying that this addiction does away for good!!
You people are amazing thanks a lot. It's working one thing I want to share with people who suffers from nasal rebound can do *skipping* it'll immediately unblock the nasal block.
@@magdelena6913 oops what I mean is rope skipping excercise. When you do skipping the body need more oxygen than usual so it'll clear the nosal block give it a try it worked for me
yes, the last tip is absolutely the real solution, I just got rid of rebound congestion by doing HIIT whenever I feel congestion. do push-ups or sit-ups or burpees and immediately due to better blood circulation nasal congestion goes off.
I have been addicted to nasal sprays for about 8 years now. I have quit many times but I have a nose problem now so even after a month or two I still cant breathe through my nose at night so I eventually start using again
I’ve just started trying to get off nasal spray after 2 years of continuous use. I’m on day 2 of using oral sudafed combined with oral phenlephraine hcl. I’m noticing it works about 70% of what I was getting with nasal spray. Hoping this approach works for me
The approach definitely did work for me, I am free and clear today. I would say the transition definitely cleared me up enough to be able to sleep and it only got easier and easier as time went on
@@sarakianebula2667 thos sounds like a do-able solution. My pharmacist told me about alternating nostrils, but I think I will also try mixing saline solution with my 4-way spray too. Thanks!
If we are supposed to have evolved since our beginning, why are our noses getting worse? Shouldn’t they be getting better adapted to the environment? Or is it from GMO foods, chemical, vaccines, etc?
I have using nasal spray for more than 4 years and now i have become dependent on it...i am always carrying a bottle where i am going. I have to take 7-8 times a day to get that relief. Please suggest me how to get out of this addiction
It's so easy to get an addiction to congestion relief spray, it can start with 2 times a day and turnover to 5+, I do regret that i didn't follow instructions and used more than 3 days.
Yeah I was able to stop using it. But, it wasn’t easy at all. I had the worst rebound congestion that lasted 10 days. I used Flonase but then developed an allergy to it then I tried nasocort with xyzal as I have allergies as well. It helped me. I occasionally use nasal strips. I try to stay away from afrin as much as possible.
@@jacquelineclayton9613 been having it for 1 month. Just got to know about rebound congestion yesterday. I was scared about covid 19 but i think this is rebound congestion. Used to use antazol 5 times a dayyy
@@Vigilant69 , I ended up going to an ENT specialist that prescribed a regiment for me to get off Afrin. It included prednisone, antibiotic, and steroid sinus rinse. I've been off 4 months now. I feel great. Only experience stuffiness at night, but it's not rebound congestion stuffiness.
I am from India I am using the nasal spray from past 11-years (Oxymetazoline and Hydrochloride) I need 3 puf of spary for every 2 hours and wherever I go i used to carry the spray with my pocket... Also slowly I am loosing my smelling sence.... I want to quit and feel the real breath..... Someone please help me 🙏🙏🙏
What about one nostril at a time method??? I'm suprised more doctors are not recommending this. All you do is continue to use the nasal spray in one nostril and stop using the spray in the other nostril. You will be able the breath just fine and sleep while keeping one nostril open with the spray. During the few days of not spraying in the "cold turkey nostril" , it will gradually open back up. Once its finally weened off, just stop the nasal spray all together so the nostril you kept open for breathing and sleeping can cold turkey and heal. After another week or so, you'll be completely free! You can also use Flonase in the nostril thats bothering you until it clears up. So in the future, if you catch another cold, just treat ONE nostril since you will breath just fine till you get over the cold that stopped up your nose. The key is one nostril!
I had This condition for about 4 years until i found out that i had a deviated septum after surgery i never used the spray again ive been good for 10 years now.
@@ArsalanAspires I'm surprised you don't have more views boss! Keep going! Amazing info and it'd awesome you actually reply to comments. Thank you! Stay safe!
@@Itmightnotbeover The deviated septum worsened my addiction to the spray but as soon a the surgery was over a few days later I could feel the difference. If you don't have a deviated septum it might be easier to leave it using a non surgical method.
I just watched you after suffer so long, I tried everything. I been almost suicidal over this. My ENT gave me mometasone furoate and it isn't helping.. He did a scope now he wants to do a scan. I'm tired of wasting money I just need something to help me get off of afrin type products..🙄
i have been hooked on afrin severe nasal spray for years and i quit cold turkey and its been 6 days now.i ended up using a non medicated nasal saline and it seams to be helping the congestion a lot. 6 days afrin severe nasal spray free and going strong.
@@hvdiv17 I actually have prescription flonase iv3 been using since I was a baby. It's very refreshing but I dont think it will work well until I'm completely off nose spray
In order to sleep I found breathing through my mouth the worst thing. I knew that three days wouldn’t be enough, so I just did a single nostril and alternated for six days. No rebound.
been stuck on this for probably nearly 2 years now. Parents absolutely hate it. And i’m tired of getting a blocked nose every 30 minutes or so, so today, i’m gonna try my best to get off my addiction. Currently my right nose is slightly blocked and I’m probably bout to head to sleep but i really do hope i can stop this addiction. - Thursday 18th June 00:04 goal is 5 days, if reach then 10, then 20, and so on until i’m off.
I’ve been using the store brand oxymetazoline for 3 months on and off. I started noticing I was smelling smoke every night. No one was smoking and no one outside our house. So I researched and found that nasal sprays can completely ruin your sense of smell and make you smell these “phantom odors” The smoke smell was the result of the spray. I would spray 2times each nostril twice a day. I stopped using the spray last night ,,it’s been about 24 hrs since I stopped. Today has been hell I have used Flonase twice today, it maybe helps you with like 5% opening. I took 3 ibuprofen to see if it helps with inflammation. I can breathe maybe 1/3 from right nostril and maybe 5% with left. I hope I can breathe better tomorrow!
Wishing you utmost wellness! I once too found it so difficult to breathe without this. I have heard of some stories of "phantom odors". For me, it was loss of smell. :(
If you can't get Rhinostat where you live (I can't) you can make your own. Simply buy a 30ml Empty refillable nasal spray bottle, 2 or 3 bottles of the spray you are "addicted" to (enough to fill the 30ml bottle), and a bottle of saline solution. Decant your sprays into the refillable bottle and mark a line on the bottle of how much is in it, then use the spay as normal BUT once a day at a set time top up the spray to the line with the saline solution and continue to use it. I also found that using a Vapour Rub at the same time eased the process. This has worked for me twice now. Another option that I have never tried but heard others recommend is to only spray up one nostril until the other clears naturally then stop and let the other clear.
it starts out with a bad cold when your nose is blocked and you can't breath, you suffocate especially during the night, the more I used it the worse things got, the effect lasted only a few minutes then it was worse then before. I sprayed 3 or 4 times each nostril to be able to breath maybe 15 minutes, this went on for years, the lining of my nose would burn, and it was bleeding. I got off of it using steroid spray, not addictive, and doesn't ruin your nose, it doesn't work like a bomb right away but it works, I also used those breath right strips, especially during the night, if I didn't have to go out I wore them during the day too. I finally got rid of those sprays that were killing me. It took me about a week, I don't think cold turkey is the way to go, too much suffering, you just suffocate and get panic attacks
I had the same problems. I went about 20 years day and night spraying Sinex or Logicin (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride) up my nose. I'd wake up at night feeling like I'm suffocating. I'd stop breathing and my girlfriend would have to give me a poke to wake up and breathe. Constant nose bleeds and piles of bloodied tissues next to the bed. I couldn't go anywhere without a box of tissues close by. Most of the time it felt like a burning sensation but sometimes I had that horrible crawling sensation where it felt like I had bugs or worms in my sinus. I reckon one of the worst things about this condition apart from the panic attacks is that to other people it's invisible. They have no idea what you're going through, it was so frustrating. It got to the point where I started to have suicidal thoughts. I'm breathing a lot clearer these days. I ended up getting a solution a couple years ago thanks to a very good ENT who helped me. All of my sinus, airway and hypersensitive allergy issues were corrected with septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery. So I'm not suffering anymore and I'm glad you're not either. I wouldn't wish this condition on anyone, it's hell.
@@X-Gen-001 That's horrible man. I know what you mean. I was hooked on this shit for 14 years. WTF 14 fucking years of feeling miserable. Bloodied tissues next to me all the time, panic attacks and even losing some of my smelling capabilities. 10 years ago, I decided to go cold turkey and get rid of this. I think it took me 15 days, but eventually I got rid of it completely. This shit is very dangerous, raises your blood pressure and it can even drill a hole in your septum just like cocaine (this was said to me by a doctor who told me that I had to quit ASAP).
@@jashcroft1 (Sorry for the apparent late reply, youtube's notification has some bugs I think) Anyway, Yeah 14 years is a long time. It's about as bad as it can get. I totally agree it is dangerous when it gets bad enough. Continuous infections, little to no sleep and high blood pressure day and night year after year would significantly effect a persons life expectancy I'm sure. I'm glad you got yourself better mate, well done. I use saline spray still but that's ok to use as much as you want. It just helps to keep it hydrated and clean.
X Gen oh my god, I’ve had rebound congestion for 2 months and I just want to say I feel for u!! 20 years seems impossible for me with this, hopefully the steroid spray works for me . Hope ur better now
@@faendal6615 Thank you, yes my sinus problems are all good now. I had forgotten what it was like to breathe normally. I feel for you too! Rebound congestion is no fun at all. I hope you start feeling better and clearer soon. People who have never had sinus issues like Rhinitis Medicamentosa and problems associated with a deviated septum etc tend to think it's no big deal. To them it's a case of the sniffles lol. Nope, it's horrible. It's like trying to go about your daily work and routines with someone trying to smother you with a pillow. Not easy. And frustrating because it's invisible to other people.
I have it now. I had it in the past a few times. I just pick the best time to stop like cold turkey or i use it in just one nosehole intull the other hole is free by it self and then just stop completley en the other nosehole heals to. Max 3 days and im off the addiction.
I have to use this methot after every flue. When the flue is gone, just spray your left side until the right side fully cured. Then stop completely. For me it takes about a day or so. As soon as you leave it be it gradually heals pretty fast.
I had a cold about 4 or 5 months ago and I used nose spray and ended up using it about multiple times a day for 4 or 5 months. Usually when I have to ween myself off nose spray, I have to go maybe a couple weeks without it and it clears up on its own. That’s usually about all I do. But it’s so torturous. Nose spray works but it makes my nose so stuffy when not using it. And during those couple weeks my nose is so stuffy I have to breath with my mouth open and it is hard to eat or drink or talk because it requires me to close my mouth. Lol
I used it for about three months on and off. I didn't know it was harmful. The warning only says to use it for three days, but they don't specify the reason why. So, now I am using Xlear Natural Saline and Sinus Orega Nasal Mist. I have a steam sauna I try to use every night, and I boil water while in the kitchen. Additionally, I have a humidifier with an air purifier. I started about seven days ago. When I am out and about, it doesn't bother me too much. I can breathe at night just fine. It was tough when I started last Saturday, but as the days go by, it is slowly getting better-some days are much better than others. One more thing: with Xclear, I started spraying every hour because it wasn't working for me to just do it twice a day, and now with the Sinus Orega, I do one every half hour. I am also following an anti-candida diet. When this problem started, I had no idea why I had sinus problems, and it took months until I found out about the drugstore nasal spray (from which I am detoxing). I am taking a lot of vitamin C, quercetin, anti-candida supplements, vitamin D, Pau D'arco, and hibiscus tea. I also drink a combination of ginger tea and lots of water.
I have been addicted to spray since I was 18. Hold on to your hats now... I'm 50 today. If you read this and are just starting to have problems... Throw it away now!!! It's hell. Tried everything. Have to have surgery now if I want to stop
iv been addicted to nasal spray since I was 15ish maybe 14 can't quite remember. I'll be 44 tomorrow. I just started using flownase 3 days ago and a diluted afrin spray I made with saline. I started using it in only my right nostril so I could let the left one heal by tge 2nd day I stopped using the afrin mix totally. I'm on day 3 now and so far am doing OK. this is something iv wanted to do for so long. I happened to get some unexpected time away from work and thought I'd give it a go I'm really surprised how well the flownase is working for me. I took some this morning but will start weening off it by Friday I think. I never thought I'd be free from the grips of afrin. yesterday i left my house for a 2hr drive without having afrin or afrin type spray in my pocket or vehicle.
@@PowersPlays97 wow... That was the happiest I've felt in a long time. "flownase"?!. Is it designed to battle noses pray addiction? Or is it a non addictive spray that just happen to work? I really want to give it a try. I'm slowly going crazy. Can't sleep a whole night. Always wake up so stuffed it hurts and mouth dry and it feels like it's full of dust and shit
Exercise is definitely effective. I've been dealing with rebound congestion for some time, and it's been nearly unbearable for about two weeks. I wake up almost in a panic, unable to breath several times each night. Every morning, I go to CrossFit and it completely clears my nose! The relief doesn't last all day, maybe just 1-2 hours, but it's enough time to blow my nose and get all the gunk out. Additionally, stepping outside on a hot day also helps open my nasal passages. Today I was prescribed a 5 day steroid and got a referral from my PCP for an ENT to rule out any other issues
Dr. Please try colloidal silver 250ppm on ur next patient with rebound congestion. My husband and 4 other people were nasal spray free within 3 days. I know ur not gonna make any money off of it but its a miracle for people who are addicted to spray. My husband was breathing after the first dose. No more spray after that. Silver has zero side effects and all it does is get rid of the inflammation inside the nose.
@@walker.1505 well I have both the spray and the drops. Most stores carry 10ppm which is not very useful unless taken a lot so I ordered 250ppm. One drop in each nostril 3 or 4 times a day. Or u can find a colloidal silver spray I believe it's 50ppm or 70ppm just spray it twice on each side also 3 or 4 times a day. My husband has never went back to regular sprays. Even when sick.
I’m upset I ever used a nasal decongestant. I took it from more than 3 days and now this rebound congestion is a bitch. How long will this rebound congestion last :(
I’m sorry to hear that. The good news is that the rebound congestion symptoms start to get better from the time you stop. It will be a gradual process. Keep me updated, I’ve been in your shoes. Took me 2 weeks to feel better, may take faster for you or longer. Wishing you well.
Arsalan Aspires thanks to you also as your video helped me. I bought Flonase but it didn’t work for me on stopping congestion today. Apparently it’s supposed to supposed to work after 3 days. So I used the nasal decongestant + Flonase today cause I was too uncomfortable but I plan on stopping it tomorrow, hoping that the Flonase will be more effective tomorrow
@@ArsalanAspires When did it completely got fixed? I have been off Oxymetazoline for the past 13 days, I am sleeping more hours than I used to sleep when I was on Otrovin, but I wake up in pain and very congested. I am taking Avamys twice a day, saline solution 3 times a day, and Xyzal before sleeping. I have a deviated septum and am worried that I'll never get rid of the rebound congestion, how deviated is your septum because I can tell through the video you have one.
I recently was suffering from nose bleeding and my doctor prescribed me xylometazoline drops for around 2 weeks 3 drops 3 times a day . Should I use it for this much time or not?
@@JamesMorford thank you so much. Alhumdulilah i didn't used it. Instead i used saline spray avoided blowing nose and tried to keep my nose moist by oil vaseline etc. And I'm fine now. Nose bleeds have stopped and I'm happy. 🙂
The tip about exercise is a good one. Besides using ice/heat masks to sooth the symptoms of rebound, exercise is the most effective natural rebound treatment. Using stairs is the most effective exercise for me. My theory is that the exercise activity redirects blood to your muscles and away from your swollen nasal passages, there's only so much blood in your body, it's gotta come from somewhere, right? I tried lifting weights and it helped a little, but it was not as effective as simply climbing the stairs. In the end, if you can avoid ever using decongestant srpays, I would - I plan to never go back once I finally get past this rebound nightmare. The risks the use of decongestant sprays present is far too great, I think they should ban the products.
I do have this problem because of nasal congestion i have used the nasal spray for 5 months. Now seen thing video i would take steps to avoid using nasal congestion.
I get this almost throughout the whole winter. In the summer and autumn it's fine. I think that warm (not dry) air and getting seawater in your nose helps. You can also do this at home using neti-pots but you NEED to boil the water first, wait for it to cool off, add some salt or baking soda and flush away. Sometimes it helps a little and sometimes it doesn't. It's best doing this when it's warm outside since having damp nasal canals and cold weather don't go well together.
My nose is addicted to the point that it gets completely swollen with no air coming in or out. Unable to sleep with blocked nose, think clearly or focus on a task… I get panic attacks… Almost every day my nose is bleeding. I’ve been trying to reach out to a specialist for over a year. Every doctor I see says just stop using it… It makes me mad… if I could I would have stopped long ago, I wouldn’t have even started using it. I didn’t notice written with small letters warning not to use more than 3 days. When I felt suspicious and checked it was too late. Btw my situation started when my nose got hit with ball. Bone isn’t damaged. I’m really suffering with this… I’ve tried so many things. Three different doctors tried to rule out allergy. I don’t have an allergy but I’m sick and tired of this and mad it myself 😭😭😭😭😭😭
I got my nasal spray when I was 11, i think. My doctor told me that I must not over used it, I didn't ask her why, I just follow. Even though I can't breath and something inside my nose feels uncomfortable I still didn't bother to use it, 2 of it got expired and I just knew 2 days ago that people got addicted into it and I was glad I'm not one of them, I just ordered a pot (i forgot the name) and waiting for it to arrive. My doctor told me not to over use it, I didn't asked her why, but I was confused that time, i said to myself, "why does she have to give me medicine and ask me not to use it?" It's weird, but I still chose to follow. She probably knew this kind of happenings where patients got over addicted in this kind of med.
As the video says, the primary symptom of rebound congestion is swollen blood vessels in the nose. To reduce that swelling, you need to do things with your body that cause it to constrict those blood vessels naturally. And that often comes with vigorous exercise. Break a sweat. Get the adrenaline going. Your body has figured out over thousands of years of evolution that when you're vigorously on the move, you need air ... lots of it. When I was younger, I used to play ice hockey. If I started the game with a stuffy nose, by the end of the first couple of shifts there was no more stuffy nose.
For me the only real way to kick rebound congestion is slowly use less and less Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride over several days or even weeks. I had rebound congestion by using afrin longer than suggested, I couldn't breathe at all and even felt like a was panicking on certain nights when I couldn't sleep for days. I used afrin the first night as much as I needed, and each day filled the empty portion of the bottle with distilled water. Each day I used the bottle of afrin, continued to add more distilled water until about 7 days later I was just squirting distilled water up my nose. On the 10th day I simply stopped, used a saline sinus rinse and added a couple drops of iodine and pinch of xylitol to the saline rinse. After about 15 days my rebound congestion was completely gone. This may not work for everyone, but I found by gradually using less sinus spray each day I was able to get rid of the rebound congestion. If you can cut cold turkey, great, but I tried that and at first I felt that just made my situation worse. Doing it gradually really worked. My Dr suggested to use the saline rinse a few times a week, and if still congested use essential oils like eucalyptus and/or peppermint oil. Also, I'd be weary of steroid sprays like Flonase. It helps a little at first, but then prolonged my rebound symptoms.
@@ArsalanAspires you're welcome. It was a very bad experience, but I learned how to best resolve it. I have a follow up appointment with an ear nose and throat specialist next month, and hopefully there's no other underlying issues. Thanks again for the video.
@Pak Channel 10 News Saline/Flonase do nothing for me. If u are on Afrin original spray (Not no drip), then Rhinostat may help you. My spray of choice is generic Afrin no drip which is not water soluable. I also couldnt get paased the little dropper, so they sent me a nasal spray bottle, but the dilution is not as accurate as with the dropper. Research Rhinostat and you will understand. Last week, i finally got the nerve to go to ENT and tell her my problem. She basically told me the only true way is to go cold turkey. She gave me steroid pack for a week. I know i cant so cold turkey, if i cant breathe out my nose i get frustrated and have panic attacks. But i do know that i am tired of my life like this. I have caused this problem and am not looking for an easy fix. What have you tried?
Man, Afrin with moisturizer opens you up right away. You can sleep through the night like a champ. However, if you continue use it literally shuts your nose off. I consulted with my ENT and she confirmed that Afrin has a nasty rebound effect and can shut your nose down so just becareful use it sparingly
I'm using Oxymatazoline for 4 years now... Can't fine any way to go out of this. Yes,my stuffy gets relief during work out but again'comes back after I finish.And gets as hell during the night time. Please help me
I’ve been using it for 3 years this time. I require like 4 sprays in each nostril every 3-4 hours so I decided to stop using the nasal spray in the left nostril and continue using it in the right nostril until the left one heals. I’m pretty nervous about how I will be able to sleep but truly hope it doesn’t take months to get better.
Thank you very much I finally can breath without that shit spray I will never use that again only salt water guys trust me is hard to quit but you will be better after this annoying addiction
I am watching this video too late 😭. I am also get addicted to nasal descongestant drop more then 4 continues years now i have to use more then 10 to 15 times a day but not getting relief as earlier . I am in very problem. From today i take dicision that i will not use nasal descongestant . First i will not use in one nostrils the my one nostrils recover the i will do same thing with other nostrils..
bro i am so ashamed to say it but in a way i’m proud. but... i am currently addicted to afrin and ever since covid i’ve been having panic attacks and i’ve gotten them under control but every once in a while when i have to get a different brand and i always end up a little stuffy and can’t sleep and wake up not being able to breathe and the spray doesn’t work.... and honestly this is one of those nights and for what ever reason i am having a massive panic attack trying to calm down and breathe but i can’t. i was hoping typing this out would help but it’s not..... i think i am about to take myself to the er and explain everything and finally try to get some help... please please please don’t do this to yourself. it seems like a great idea until you are sitting there a year later pacing back and forth at night like me. this is like a living hell😖 i about 4-5 months ago i started diluting the sprays with saline trying to step down but i never remember to dilute the new bottle and end up back at step 1 ... don’t fool yourself. as soon as you’re ready for bed and can’t breath ... you’ll grab that full strength in a second for a good nights sleep. do what i’m doing go to the doctor... today!
Thank you for taking the time to write this and share the reality of how far rebound congestion can take you. Wishing you recovery and wellness your way and the help you need to recover from this. ❤️
Sir I I have rebound congestion ,, I'm following your rule , I stopped decongestant ,,, but I'm using saline nasal spray for relief when my noses blocked ,, but using saline spary i don't get relief from blockeg nose ,,, sir please tell me what can I do now🙏 ,, I have been suffering from last 3 month's for rebound congestion
Thank you for your question and expressing your concern. I have struggled with rebound congestion myself so I can empathize with you. Have you tried Oral decongestants like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine tablets? They can help decongest without the threat of rebound congestion. For me, my problems have been with allergies. If your problem is allergies, topical nasal steroids (Flonase and Nasacort) reduce allergic inflammation over a couple days, which provide relief. The prescription singulair has helped improve nasal congestion as well. I hope this provides you some alternative solutions as I know it can be very frustrating when you don’t know what to do next. Aspiring your best life.
I can’t tell if I have rebound congestion or just allergies. I have been using it for a week or so because I have hay fever, but I Underuse the spray and have and only taken it one time each day
Thanks for your comment. Check out my video on treating allergies and how to treat them without medicine. Are you taking anything for allergies currently and how long have you used the spray consecutively? Cheers
I haven't been on it before, but my nose just gets blocked if I stopped moving. Just started 2 days ago, and finally I can breathe in years...... but if this is not a long term solution, I will be going back the same path of lacking oxygen each night, stuck with waking up with a bad headache..... what else can I do? Use it = addiction, then fail eventually, don't use = then can't breathe too?
I used a mini-course of prednisolone to drastically reduce my use of OTC decongestant spray. I'm happy to say it worked like a charm. My breathing is not quite as good as when I was on the prednisolone, but that is to be expected. In my mind it was a good stepping stone to deal with the rebound congestion.
How long does rebound congestion usually last ? Years? I literally went col turkey 2 days ago and I can already tell this is gonna be miserable but Atleast I can breath out of one nasal passage lol
Hi, thanks for your question. Rebound congestion duration is different for everyone once they have gone cold turkey. How are you doing at this point? In terms of nasal congestion? I remember when I tapered off, it was still brutal haha.
@@ArsalanAspires for the most part everything has gone back to normal thankfully. My nose still gets a little clogged at night but I think I can live with it. I definitely won’t be using nasal spray again haha
I have the same problem right now. I wasn’t fully aware that afrin caused rebound congestion until about a week ago. I tried to ween off and that was just not for me. I work a lot and wear a mask all day which made It worse. I tried to get the original afrin instead of extra strength to help ween me off but I’m still dependent on that one too. Today is the first day i haven’t used It and i feel like I’m in hell. I looked up online and It stated in some cases you feel relief within a week and others within months. Idk how long I’ll be able to last. I had Flonase, a Vicks humidifier, even tried turning on my shower and letting the steam fill my bathroom. I hope this gets better soon.. because this is by far the most uncomfortable thing I’ve had to deal with. Since i haven’t used It all day today. I’ve had a runny nose and been stuffed completely to the point where it’s hard to sleep, eat, and i sound horrible when i speak. I’m praying this goes away soon and i can last without afrin. After this i will never use afrin again!
Hey guys sorry i haven’t updated anyone. I finally was able to ween off It. I had rebound congestion for almost 2 months. The first couple of days were hell and i did go right back to It. But now I’m completely off afrin and never used It again. The first couple of days i had really bad congestion, and i realized now that It took a long time for my nasal passages to heal meaning i would get dry nose, bleed often and constantly feel uncomfortable. But anyone who is struggling with It i recommend letting go as soon as you can. Use Vicks, a humidifier and even just a hot shower. Let It pass and believe me once It is over you’re going to feel the best relief.
It's been 8weeks since my rebound congestion. I can breath now my only problem is my nose swell whenever im on cold places. What can i do? It's not congested it just swell 😔
Hi Nerie, it sounds like you are getting past your rebound congestion and have gotten better from depending on Afrin. As far as your nose swelling, without seeing the anatomy or knowing any of your past conditions, it’s hard to make an accurate judgement call. Have you talked to your doctor? Does trying nasal opening strips provide any comfort? Let me know!
Arsalan Aspires been to another ent, prescribed me 2weeks of anti histamine and 2 weeks of saline spray, saline spray really helps it opens my nose and reacts intermittently on cold places he also wants yo put me again on steroid spray after 2weeks of saline spray..
I used afrin for YEARS! Sometimes I’d get off of it for a few months but then I’d end up getting back on it. Until I had surgery to fix my deviated septum & I was off of afrin for a good 3 months until congestion came back & I went back to afrin😢 I’m currently day 1.5 of quitting cold turkey. This is horrible
how are you now? i’m addicted to nose spray it’s the only thing that can make me breathe through my nose. i am having nose surgery coming up soon to fix my deviated septum as well. did you keep using your nose spray up until surgery date or went off it before surgery? let me know your process
I started using otrovine. And continued not knowing the repercussions. 5 months later I decided to ask a doctor I work with. He suggested rynase. Night 1. Congestion came back at 2am.. night 2 congestion at 3am. Both instances I had to grab my otrovine. If you can assist me. Please tell.me how I can stop the rebound congestion. I need my sleep.
I've been using Nasal spray for close 2 weeks, the box said I could use it for up to 7 days but I felt such bad rebound congestion. I don't how to stop because I can't breathe without it, I can't concentrate on my exams and I can't sleep without it. I'm so worried. Edit: I decided to try ween myself off by using it only one nostril. My left nostril hurts so bad but I hope that it will clear up soon enough so I can stop using it on my other nostril Another Edit: I quit in June. Its October now and I'm doing great. Here's what I did, I'd been using nasal spray from early April until early June. So, that's roughly two months. Which may be why I Don't have extensive damage jn my case, I got off it once the school summer holidays started so hopefully you can get some time off work or school. At first, in may I started to only use it on one nostril. I hoped that I would be able to go off it slowly but every time I stopped using the nasal spray in my other nostril, both of them became blocked. This is still a vital step though, because whilst both nostrils were block, the one I quit earlier did not have swollen sinuses. It feels like your head is about to explode from the pressure due to both being completely blocked on the inside by swollen sinuses. When I quit, I used saline solution like steminar (salt solution basically) and fluctanose (I think that's the spelling. It's mostly for hayfever) to help me through the worst. Honestly, it took me months to get to breathing properly but the worst does pass. Now it's October, my nose runs more than it should I sneeze a lot but I can breathe quite well. Hopefully it will continue getting better as time goes on. The hardest part if sticking to it, but I promise you it is worth getting off Nasal spray. After 2 months for me, that stuff actually hurt to use. It's embarrassing, to be addicted to something like this. But it will get better and you'll be grateful you stopped now. Finally, I am not a doctor nor a medical professional. Please get genuine medical assistance, my doctors were horrible and my mum plain old didn't think you could get addicted to smth like this. But especially if you have been using for a while, it's so worth at least talking to a doctor to see what they can advise
I'm currently in the same situation how has it been going? I don't know what to do I can't breath I'm trying to not use so it hopefully get better but it doesn't help
@@konanarcher Hey! Sorry it took me so long to respond, honestly. The best thing us to just push through. I used Fluctinose for a week to help push through the worst of it and also Saline solutions can help too. I quite in June, currently I'm completely off it and what I can breathe pretty well. I do get a blocked nose mors often than most and tbh, my nose is a lot more runny than it should be but tbh completely okay! I hope you managed to get off it in the end.
@@raze6919 great, I am happy to hear. Actually yes I just used it for few days when I got covid-19. After recovery from covid I experienced sever rebound congestion. Now it's 4 weeks since I quit the spray but I still have sever rounds of congestion
I’m almost 28, used Afrin since I was about 13 or so and am going to be going to basic training for the Army and really need to stop before I go cause they will let me use it there! lol this will be fun.
@@RogueSeabee well good luck bro, I stopped taking it and stuck to it and yeah it’s been 3 months now and I breathe fine without it, what I did to get me off it was I would only use it in one nostril so I could at least breath through the one until the other cleared up and it took about 2 weeks of that with each side and now every so often like before bed I use a little saline but honestly it wasn’t that bad. I thought it was gonna be a lot worse lol. Worst thing was my nose was kinda raw and bloody for about a month but that’s stopped now.
@@RogueSeabee no but this next week I’m supposed to be goin back to MEPS for my physical which I’m excited but nervous for lol been taking forever cause of a medical waiver I had to get approved for which I did and shouldn’t be a problem I just don’t want anything to stop me so my mind is racin lol. I already went once for the ASVAB so I know what to expect sort of but if all goes well I’ll go in November to Fort Jackson SC for 13B artillery.
@@askedkedeldeif oh ok. You should be fine at MEPS I went through the same thing lol it took about a week to get clear 😅 but yeah bro Good luck to you I hope you make it... make your family proud 😤
***Here’s what I did***: Stopped using the sprays for about 1-2 weeks then Fasted for 2 days; no food no water. I immediately felt my body “calm“ down on the second day. I was 30 at the time and I began taking nasal sprays in the 4th grade!!…I would also recommend lowering your carb intake. All of that in combination helped.
I used it for about 2 days before going to bed. My nose was clogged on one side but I could breathe atleast. I figured it wasn't working as well as I thought so I stopped using it but after that my nose is by far more clogged as of I had something stuck inside and now it's both. I'm assuming it was the spray but only used it 4 times maximum in that lapse of 2 or 3 days. I wonder why it got to this point though this has never happened to me (then again it's the first time I used it and maybe the last) the comments scared me I do not want to be so dependent on it 😅
Hi thanks for your question. For the most updated availability, I would recommend checking with your local pharmacy. They should have a list of medicine for what is available in the region. 👍
Im 6months pregnant and im using nasal spray for 7months already . Doctor asked me to stop using nose spray but i cant stop using specially at night time . Whenever i sneeze ,my nose got blocked using nasal spray help me breath . But now i am really worried about what will be the bad effect n my pregnancy.😭
Im sorry you are going through this during your pregnancy. I feel for you. Decongestants are not the preferred agents for the treatment of rhinitis during pregnancy. Short-term (
I used Nasal spray all throughout my pregnancy bcuz since I got pregnant I was sooo stuffy . My baby turned out fine but idk if it’s bcuz I got lucky . 😭
Omg I need help so bad I can’t keep going on like this! Anyone have any tips I can use to help with this? Can I go one side of the nostril to taper off then the next or does that not work?
Using nose spray for 3 years I stopped in one nose hole for about 6 months and at night my nose would still be congested in that side I stopped on the other side and just couldn't stand not being able to breath ( I have problems breathing in my sleep anyway and can't through my mouth at all I'll wake up choking and have to teach myself to breath for a second) so I used it only at night in the side I was off in and didn't in the other side until it was healed .... Then allergy season came and I'm starting all over and pregnant so its a pish to not use it at all and not sleep either 3 weeks
I’m sorry you are going through with all that. I know it can be difficult to not breathe, especially when it wakes you up at night. Allergies suck! I get them seasonally too, it’s best to figure out what your triggers are and try to eliminate them if possible. For some that can be their pets, and might not be possible! 🙀
Try gradually stopping baby spray and salt spray. Spray salt spray in both nostrils and baby spray in both nostrils, and set a sleep alarm that wakes you up every two hours to ensure breathing. Intermittent sleep is preferred, dividing sleep periods, and take probiotics important
Ive been using nasal spray for 10+ years. Now im going through about 2 bottles a week, sometimes ill take a dozen hits in the first hour after i wake up just to get my nose to open, it is getting old
I'm hooked to phenylephrine or (Neo-synephrine) which is the brand name. Hoping this will work the same for me too. So miserable. They prescribed it to me in the ER when I had a nose bleed but it's also used for congestion. I didn't know what I was getting in to lol.
How are you doing nowadays? I feel I'm starting to get hooked on Oxymetazoline decongestant. It's been about a week of daily use but I'm already stuffing up everyday when it wears off after about 9 to 10 hours
@@doninmichigan you can try the new Asterpro if you have allergies. It works for allergies, just not for sinus issues which is what I have. But I do get allergies briefly around October and it helps a lot and is not habit forming.
I honestly stopped cold turkey after 2 months of using everyday and the thing is I didn’t read the back label and I wasn’t knowing what was going on at all and today is like about my fourth day not using it and I still have a little bit of congestion but it’s not to bad I can still do things normally
You can take the regular sailine and use the medicated spray as usual but everytime you use it add some regular saline to the medication bottle. It eill dilute the medication spray and eventually you can stop.
I am having an issue with this, I had no idea until it was more than 5 days, I’ve been suffering from severe anxiety when I can’t breath through my nose and it’s maximized when trying to get sleep, when my nose is stuffy I feel like falling asleep I will somehow forgot to breath, this spray stopped that but after 12 hours I need it again, i am now trying to use Flonase to help with the stuffiness to get off of this.
Suffering from this right now. Have bad allergies so I gave nasal spray a try not thinking it was a big deal. Finally I was able to breath not realizing the repercussions of using nasal spray would be even worse blocked nose later. Now I am dealing with insane anxiety at night when I feel like I can’t breath.
Exercise is definitely effective. I've been dealing with rebound congestion for some time, and it's been nearly unbearable for about two weeks. I wake up almost in a panic, unable to breath several times each night. Every morning, I go to CrossFit and it completely clears my nose! The relief doesn't last all day, maybe just 1-2 hours, but it's enough time to blow my nose and get all the gunk out. Additionally, stepping outside on a hot day also helps open my nasal passages. Today I was prescribed a 5 day steroid to reduce inflammation/congestion and will be seeing an ENT to rule out any other issues. I feel you through...the anxiety is the worst
Do one nasal cavity at a time. So spray one cavity, leave the other. The untreated side will be stuffy for a few days but you’ll be able to breathe through the one you’re spraying. Do that for as long as it takes, once that side clears up, leave the other side and you’ll be fine. Within a few days the one will clear up, then go on to the next. I was addicted for years, 10+ pumps a day. Horrible.
How long did it take for the nostril to fully heal? I have been doing only one nostril for a week but my other nostril still feels clogged at night time
My sinus is making clicking sound, every time when I breathe. It has been doing this since May. I overused the nasal spray that was supposed to be used only for a few days. I switched to using steroid and saline nasal spray, but I still hear the noise to no end. I have had trouble sleeping because of this, I feel hopeless and feel like just ending myself. What do I do, I just want the noise to cease from messing with my mental health and sleep, I have been a nervous wreck ever since this sound have occurred. I don't want to be stuck with this sound forever. 😭
I am so sorry you are experiencing this. I would highly encourage you to visit your primary care physician or your ENT specialist. They will further be able to find the source of the clicking sound and go from there. No one should have to feel this frustration.
I writing this with a full on congested blocked airway I've been addicted to affrin for about 2 years and I want to stop for 1 its not working no more and I need help my sinuses are out of control someone please help 🙏
I’m legit addicted but without it I can’t sleep or breathe and ik it’s bad for me but I enjoy breathing
I feel that pain. I was in the same situation. It took a while to ease off of it but it’s totally worth it when you don’t feel dependent on it all the time. I wish you the best! Keep me updated. 🙂
Same I started using nasal spray since I was 11 but I had a severe cold/flu I bought some and I can't breathe without it.
I just bought this laser thing online to lazer it out and a new spray that helps decrease my need to use due to not being able to breathe without it
brooo, same I've been addicted for almost 4 years now I don't even know what to do anymore
Try spraying only one side. After a day or two you'll heal up the other side and you can quit.
Try spraying only one side. After a day or two you'll heal up the other side and you can quit.
Nasal decongestants should not be allowed to be sold without a clear warning ...this is crazy I’m happy I found out about this so fast.
Thanks for your comment. I always counsel my patients about the risk of rebound every time at the pharmacy.
They shouldnt be otc
I haven't been warned man and im stuck with it i wanna get loose from it even with surgery i dont care@@ArsalanAspires
So true. They have no clear warning.
@@Rahul-uk4su you’re right they shouldn’t be.
I’m going through this now. I’ve been addicted to decongestant spray for over 2 yeas back when I had a sinus infection and it was the only thing that could help me breathe. Well 2+ years down the line and I’m still addicted. I decided to wean myself off it, I can’t do cold turkey cuz it’s too hard so I’m doing one nostril at a time and it’s working already. It’s only been 24 hrs and I already see a difference. I’m praying that this addiction does away for good!!
I’m happy you are finding relief. Keep me posted on the relief!
Keep us updated. I'm trying to get off too
hey tami. are you using saline too?
nrique isCoding yeah I am. It really helps
Hey any update to your progress ?
You people are amazing thanks a lot. It's working one thing I want to share with people who suffers from nasal rebound can do *skipping* it'll immediately unblock the nasal block.
Thank you for your kind words! Great tip.
What do you mean by skipping? Just skipping the spray's, or is there some kind of method called 'skipping' ?
@@magdelena6913 oops what I mean is rope skipping excercise. When you do skipping the body need more oxygen than usual so it'll clear the nosal block give it a try it worked for me
@@jackvicky2173 thank you!
yes, the last tip is absolutely the real solution, I just got rid of rebound congestion by doing HIIT whenever I feel congestion. do push-ups or sit-ups or burpees and immediately due to better blood circulation nasal congestion goes off.
Wishing wellness your way my friend
worst time in my life getting off that stuff. Drink lots of water and hope for the best!
What did you have to go through
Wow I didn't even know there was such a thing as nasal spray addiction!
Yes, the idea of being addicted to the simple and natural act of breathing and getting enough oxygen. It can easily be taken granted for.
Found out the hard way. Went to ER to find out I overused my nasal spray. Sucks not being able to breath thru your nose 👃
Me too.....Had to do a Prednisone dosepak and fluticasone spray to get my sinuses back to normal!
I have been addicted to nasal sprays for about 8 years now. I have quit many times but I have a nose problem now so even after a month or two I still cant breathe through my nose at night so I eventually start using again
maybe you could try diluting it with saline so at least you aren't using as much. have you seen an ENT?
Doesn't work@@lonelypineappleasmr3541
I’ve just started trying to get off nasal spray after 2 years of continuous use. I’m on day 2 of using oral sudafed combined with oral phenlephraine hcl. I’m noticing it works about 70% of what I was getting with nasal spray. Hoping this approach works for me
How did this go for you
@@sarakianebula2667 I'ma try a steroid spray
@@truelife3076 doing one nostril at a time while diluting down on the side I choose to spray in.
Too much panic bs without breathing at night.
The approach definitely did work for me, I am free and clear today. I would say the transition definitely cleared me up enough to be able to sleep and it only got easier and easier as time went on
@@sarakianebula2667 thos sounds like a do-able solution. My pharmacist told me about alternating nostrils, but I think I will also try mixing saline solution with my 4-way spray too. Thanks!
If we are supposed to have evolved since our beginning, why are our noses getting worse? Shouldn’t they be getting better adapted to the environment? Or is it from GMO foods, chemical, vaccines, etc?
Thanks for the help!
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I have using nasal spray for more than 4 years and now i have become dependent on it...i am always carrying a bottle where i am going. I have to take 7-8 times a day to get that relief. Please suggest me how to get out of this addiction
Up right now since 2am 😫😭
I can't breathe through my nose and i gave asthma so i feel like im going to have a panic attack 😭😭
It's so easy to get an addiction to congestion relief spray, it can start with 2 times a day and turnover to 5+, I do regret that i didn't follow instructions and used more than 3 days.
Yes. This has happened to me as well. It’s crazy. Thank you for sharing this.
I agree. But we just want to breathe thats all. Have you been able to stop using?
Yeah I was able to stop using it. But, it wasn’t easy at all. I had the worst rebound congestion that lasted 10 days. I used Flonase but then developed an allergy to it then I tried nasocort with xyzal as I have allergies as well. It helped me. I occasionally use nasal strips. I try to stay away from afrin as much as possible.
@@jacquelineclayton9613 been having it for 1 month.
Just got to know about rebound congestion yesterday.
I was scared about covid 19 but i think this is rebound congestion.
Used to use antazol 5 times a dayyy
@@Vigilant69 , I ended up going to an ENT specialist that prescribed a regiment for me to get off Afrin. It included prednisone, antibiotic, and steroid sinus rinse. I've been off 4 months now. I feel great. Only experience stuffiness at night, but it's not rebound congestion stuffiness.
I am from India
I am using the nasal spray from past 11-years (Oxymetazoline and Hydrochloride)
I need 3 puf of spary for every 2 hours and wherever I go i used to carry the spray with my pocket...
Also slowly I am loosing my smelling sence....
I want to quit and feel the real breath.....
Someone please help me 🙏🙏🙏
Immediately consult to an E.N.T doctor
What about one nostril at a time method??? I'm suprised more doctors are not recommending this. All you do is continue to use the nasal spray in one nostril and stop using the spray in the other nostril. You will be able the breath just fine and sleep while keeping one nostril open with the spray. During the few days of not spraying in the "cold turkey nostril" , it will gradually open back up. Once its finally weened off, just stop the nasal spray all together so the nostril you kept open for breathing and sleeping can cold turkey and heal. After another week or so, you'll be completely free! You can also use Flonase in the nostril thats bothering you until it clears up. So in the future, if you catch another cold, just treat ONE nostril since you will breath just fine till you get over the cold that stopped up your nose. The key is one nostril!
Not working
I had This condition for about 4 years until i found out that i had a deviated septum after surgery i never used the spray again ive been good for 10 years now.
Thank you for sharing this. I am happy that you have found relief! 🙏🏼
@@ArsalanAspires I'm surprised you don't have more views boss! Keep going! Amazing info and it'd awesome you actually reply to comments. Thank you! Stay safe!
@@Itmightnotbeover The deviated septum worsened my addiction to the spray but as soon a the surgery was over a few days later I could feel the difference. If you don't have a deviated septum it might be easier to leave it using a non surgical method.
It's been 40 years now for me I started as a teenager. I have a deviated septum just never seem to get around to getting it fixed.
I also have a deviated septum but my ENT won't allow surgery until I am clear off the Afrin :(
I just watched you after suffer so long, I tried everything. I been almost suicidal over this.
My ENT gave me mometasone furoate and it isn't helping..
He did a scope now he wants to do a scan. I'm tired of wasting money I just need something to help me get off of afrin type products..🙄
i have been hooked on afrin severe nasal spray for years and i quit cold turkey and its been 6 days now.i ended up using a non medicated nasal saline and it seams to be helping the congestion a lot.
6 days afrin severe nasal spray free and going strong.
Did you get off of it?
@@skunker666 i got off aftin i do use another brand but afrin was the worst.
@@hvdiv17 I used walmart equate brand. I quit cold Turkey in 1 nostril 2 days ago and I'm struggling
@@skunker666 tried flonase its pricey but it works.
@@hvdiv17 I actually have prescription flonase iv3 been using since I was a baby. It's very refreshing but I dont think it will work well until I'm completely off nose spray
In order to sleep I found breathing through my mouth the worst thing. I knew that three days wouldn’t be enough, so I just did a single nostril and alternated for six days. No rebound.
How long did you use it for ? I’m thinking of trying this out
been stuck on this for probably nearly 2 years now. Parents absolutely hate it. And i’m tired of getting a blocked nose every 30 minutes or so, so today, i’m gonna try my best to get off my addiction. Currently my right nose is slightly blocked and I’m probably bout to head to sleep but i really do hope i can stop this addiction. - Thursday 18th June 00:04 goal is 5 days, if reach then 10, then 20, and so on until i’m off.
You have my full support! You got this! 🙏🏼
Dr. Arsalan Aspires thank you :) i will try my best to stop this addiction and hopefully get back to a normal healthy life
Keep me updated with your progress on here. I know it can be tough, I’ve been there.
Dr. Arsalan Aspires will do :)
Any update?
My nose doesn’t fill up with mucus. It just feel like the inside is swollen.
I’ve been using the store brand oxymetazoline for 3 months on and off. I started noticing I was smelling smoke every night. No one was smoking and no one outside our house. So I researched and found that nasal sprays can completely ruin your sense of smell and make you smell these “phantom odors”
The smoke smell was the result of the spray. I would spray 2times each nostril twice a day.
I stopped using the spray last night ,,it’s been about 24 hrs since I stopped. Today has been hell I have used Flonase twice today, it maybe helps you with like 5% opening. I took 3 ibuprofen to see if it helps with inflammation.
I can breathe maybe 1/3 from right nostril and maybe 5% with left.
I hope I can breathe better tomorrow!
Wishing you utmost wellness! I once too found it so difficult to breathe without this. I have heard of some stories of "phantom odors". For me, it was loss of smell. :(
How did it go?
I have this currently lol. I've never tried any if those steroid nasal sprays, but I might have to look into it.
Let me know if it works for you! 😃
If you can't get Rhinostat where you live (I can't) you can make your own. Simply buy a 30ml Empty refillable nasal spray bottle, 2 or 3 bottles of the spray you are "addicted" to (enough to fill the 30ml bottle), and a bottle of saline solution. Decant your sprays into the refillable bottle and mark a line on the bottle of how much is in it, then use the spay as normal BUT once a day at a set time top up the spray to the line with the saline solution and continue to use it. I also found that using a Vapour Rub at the same time eased the process. This has worked for me twice now.
Another option that I have never tried but heard others recommend is to only spray up one nostril until the other clears naturally then stop and let the other clear.
Thank you, this is appreciated.
Idk how I got rebound if I only used it for 3 days and only used it once every 10 to 12 hours or 14 hours🤦🏻♂️
it starts out with a bad cold when your nose is blocked and you can't breath, you suffocate especially during the night, the more I used it the worse things got, the effect lasted only a few minutes then it was worse then before. I sprayed 3 or 4 times each nostril to be able to breath maybe 15 minutes, this went on for years, the lining of my nose would burn, and it was bleeding. I got off of it using steroid spray, not addictive, and doesn't ruin your nose, it doesn't work like a bomb right away but it works, I also used those breath right strips, especially during the night, if I didn't have to go out I wore them during the day too. I finally got rid of those sprays that were killing me. It took me about a week, I don't think cold turkey is the way to go, too much suffering, you just suffocate and get panic attacks
I had the same problems. I went about 20 years day and night spraying Sinex or Logicin (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride) up my nose. I'd wake up at night feeling like I'm suffocating. I'd stop breathing and my girlfriend would have to give me a poke to wake up and breathe. Constant nose bleeds and piles of bloodied tissues next to the bed. I couldn't go anywhere without a box of tissues close by. Most of the time it felt like a burning sensation but sometimes I had that horrible crawling sensation where it felt like I had bugs or worms in my sinus. I reckon one of the worst things about this condition apart from the panic attacks is that to other people it's invisible. They have no idea what you're going through, it was so frustrating. It got to the point where I started to have suicidal thoughts.
I'm breathing a lot clearer these days. I ended up getting a solution a couple years ago thanks to a very good ENT who helped me. All of my sinus, airway and hypersensitive allergy issues were corrected with septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery. So I'm not suffering anymore and I'm glad you're not either. I wouldn't wish this condition on anyone, it's hell.
@@X-Gen-001 That's horrible man. I know what you mean. I was hooked on this shit for 14 years. WTF 14 fucking years of feeling miserable. Bloodied tissues next to me all the time, panic attacks and even losing some of my smelling capabilities. 10 years ago, I decided to go cold turkey and get rid of this. I think it took me 15 days, but eventually I got rid of it completely. This shit is very dangerous, raises your blood pressure and it can even drill a hole in your septum just like cocaine (this was said to me by a doctor who told me that I had to quit ASAP).
@@jashcroft1 (Sorry for the apparent late reply, youtube's notification has some bugs I think) Anyway, Yeah 14 years is a long time. It's about as bad as it can get. I totally agree it is dangerous when it gets bad enough. Continuous infections, little to no sleep and high blood pressure day and night year after year would significantly effect a persons life expectancy I'm sure. I'm glad you got yourself better mate, well done. I use saline spray still but that's ok to use as much as you want. It just helps to keep it hydrated and clean.
X Gen oh my god, I’ve had rebound congestion for 2 months and I just want to say I feel for u!! 20 years seems impossible for me with this, hopefully the steroid spray works for me . Hope ur better now
@@faendal6615 Thank you, yes my sinus problems are all good now. I had forgotten what it was like to breathe normally. I feel for you too! Rebound congestion is no fun at all. I hope you start feeling better and clearer soon. People who have never had sinus issues like Rhinitis Medicamentosa and problems associated with a deviated septum etc tend to think it's no big deal. To them it's a case of the sniffles lol. Nope, it's horrible. It's like trying to go about your daily work and routines with someone trying to smother you with a pillow. Not easy. And frustrating because it's invisible to other people.
I have it now. I had it in the past a few times. I just pick the best time to stop like cold turkey or i use it in just one nosehole intull the other hole is free by it self and then just stop completley en the other nosehole heals to. Max 3 days and im off the addiction.
That makes a lot of sense to alternate the nostrils until you are off completely! Thank you for the insight!
I do that
That’s awesome! Has it worked for you?
Please tell me the process 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 3 days u take only in 1 same nostril or alternate it??? Plzz help 🙏 i m totally addicted for 1 month..
I have to use this methot after every flue. When the flue is gone, just spray your left side until the right side fully cured. Then stop completely. For me it takes about a day or so. As soon as you leave it be it gradually heals pretty fast.
I had a cold about 4 or 5 months ago and I used nose spray and ended up using it about multiple times a day for 4 or 5 months. Usually when I have to ween myself off nose spray, I have to go maybe a couple weeks without it and it clears up on its own. That’s usually about all I do. But it’s so torturous. Nose spray works but it makes my nose so stuffy when not using it. And during those couple weeks my nose is so stuffy I have to breath with my mouth open and it is hard to eat or drink or talk because it requires me to close my mouth. Lol
I used it for about three months on and off. I didn't know it was harmful. The warning only says to use it for three days, but they don't specify the reason why. So, now I am using Xlear Natural Saline and Sinus Orega Nasal Mist. I have a steam sauna I try to use every night, and I boil water while in the kitchen. Additionally, I have a humidifier with an air purifier. I started about seven days ago. When I am out and about, it doesn't bother me too much. I can breathe at night just fine. It was tough when I started last Saturday, but as the days go by, it is slowly getting better-some days are much better than others. One more thing: with Xclear, I started spraying every hour because it wasn't working for me to just do it twice a day, and now with the Sinus Orega, I do one every half hour. I am also following an anti-candida diet. When this problem started, I had no idea why I had sinus problems, and it took months until I found out about the drugstore nasal spray (from which I am detoxing). I am taking a lot of vitamin C, quercetin, anti-candida supplements, vitamin D, Pau D'arco, and hibiscus tea. I also drink a combination of ginger tea and lots of water.
I have been addicted to spray since I was 18. Hold on to your hats now... I'm 50 today. If you read this and are just starting to have problems... Throw it away now!!! It's hell. Tried everything. Have to have surgery now if I want to stop
iv been addicted to nasal spray since I was 15ish maybe 14 can't quite remember. I'll be 44 tomorrow. I just started using flownase 3 days ago and a diluted afrin spray I made with saline. I started using it in only my right nostril so I could let the left one heal by tge 2nd day I stopped using the afrin mix totally. I'm on day 3 now and so far am doing OK. this is something iv wanted to do for so long. I happened to get some unexpected time away from work and thought I'd give it a go
I'm really surprised how well the flownase is working for me. I took some this morning but will start weening off it by Friday I think. I never thought I'd be free from the grips of afrin. yesterday i left my house for a 2hr drive without having afrin or afrin type spray in my pocket or vehicle.
@@PowersPlays97 wow... That was the happiest I've felt in a long time. "flownase"?!. Is it designed to battle noses pray addiction? Or is it a non addictive spray that just happen to work? I really want to give it a try. I'm slowly going crazy. Can't sleep a whole night. Always wake up so stuffed it hurts and mouth dry and it feels like it's full of dust and shit
Exercise is definitely effective. I've been dealing with rebound congestion for some time, and it's been nearly unbearable for about two weeks. I wake up almost in a panic, unable to breath several times each night.
Every morning, I go to CrossFit and it completely clears my nose! The relief doesn't last all day, maybe just 1-2 hours, but it's enough time to blow my nose and get all the gunk out.
Additionally, stepping outside on a hot day also helps open my nasal passages.
Today I was prescribed a 5 day steroid and got a referral from my PCP for an ENT to rule out any other issues
Dr. Please try colloidal silver 250ppm on ur next patient with rebound congestion. My husband and 4 other people were nasal spray free within 3 days. I know ur not gonna make any money off of it but its a miracle for people who are addicted to spray. My husband was breathing after the first dose. No more spray after that. Silver has zero side effects and all it does is get rid of the inflammation inside the nose.
I am beyond happy to hear that. 😃
Where do I get it
@@MaynardOwns you can get some on Amazon
Can you please tell how they have used it? Sprayed in the nose?
@@walker.1505 well I have both the spray and the drops. Most stores carry 10ppm which is not very useful unless taken a lot so I ordered 250ppm. One drop in each nostril 3 or 4 times a day. Or u can find a colloidal silver spray I believe it's 50ppm or 70ppm just spray it twice on each side also 3 or 4 times a day. My husband has never went back to regular sprays. Even when sick.
This shit is worse than actual drugs withdrawal
Not at all
I’m upset I ever used a nasal decongestant. I took it from more than 3 days and now this rebound congestion is a bitch. How long will this rebound congestion last :(
I’m sorry to hear that. The good news is that the rebound congestion symptoms start to get better from the time you stop. It will be a gradual process. Keep me updated, I’ve been in your shoes. Took me 2 weeks to feel better, may take faster for you or longer. Wishing you well.
Arsalan Aspires thanks to you also as your video helped me. I bought Flonase but it didn’t work for me on stopping congestion today. Apparently it’s supposed to supposed to work after 3 days. So I used the nasal decongestant + Flonase today cause I was too uncomfortable but I plan on stopping it tomorrow, hoping that the Flonase will be more effective tomorrow
@@ArsalanAspires When did it completely got fixed? I have been off Oxymetazoline for the past 13 days, I am sleeping more hours than I used to sleep when I was on Otrovin, but I wake up in pain and very congested.
I am taking Avamys twice a day, saline solution 3 times a day, and Xyzal before sleeping. I have a deviated septum and am worried that I'll never get rid of the rebound congestion, how deviated is your septum because I can tell through the video you have one.
I recently was suffering from nose bleeding and my doctor prescribed me xylometazoline drops for around 2 weeks 3 drops 3 times a day . Should I use it for this much time or not?
I hope you chose not to use it. Try to find natural products and methods that could help. You will just end up hooked on the spray. Hope you are well.
@@JamesMorford thank you so much.
Alhumdulilah i didn't used it. Instead i used saline spray avoided blowing nose and tried to keep my nose moist by oil vaseline etc. And I'm fine now.
Nose bleeds have stopped and I'm happy. 🙂
@@qazi.aafaqigThat is great news! I hope you remain happy and healthy!!!
Saline spray was also homemade.
The tip about exercise is a good one. Besides using ice/heat masks to sooth the symptoms of rebound, exercise is the most effective natural rebound treatment.
Using stairs is the most effective exercise for me.
My theory is that the exercise activity redirects blood to your muscles and away from your swollen nasal passages, there's only so much blood in your body, it's gotta come from somewhere, right?
I tried lifting weights and it helped a little, but it was not as effective as simply climbing the stairs.
In the end, if you can avoid ever using decongestant srpays, I would - I plan to never go back once I finally get past this rebound nightmare.
The risks the use of decongestant sprays present is far too great, I think they should ban the products.
I do have this problem because of nasal congestion i have used the nasal spray for 5 months. Now seen thing video i would take steps to avoid using nasal congestion.
Hello everyone 👋 I'm Joe and I'm an Afrin-holic
I benn using for continuous 7 years 😳
I get this almost throughout the whole winter. In the summer and autumn it's fine. I think that warm (not dry) air and getting seawater in your nose helps. You can also do this at home using neti-pots but you NEED to boil the water first, wait for it to cool off, add some salt or baking soda and flush away. Sometimes it helps a little and sometimes it doesn't. It's best doing this when it's warm outside since having damp nasal canals and cold weather don't go well together.
Great tips! I have seen a lot of people find success with neti-pots.
My nose is addicted to the point that it gets completely swollen with no air coming in or out. Unable to sleep with blocked nose, think clearly or focus on a task… I get panic attacks… Almost every day my nose is bleeding. I’ve been trying to reach out to a specialist for over a year. Every doctor I see says just stop using it… It makes me mad… if I could I would have stopped long ago, I wouldn’t have even started using it. I didn’t notice written with small letters warning not to use more than 3 days. When I felt suspicious and checked it was too late. Btw my situation started when my nose got hit with ball. Bone isn’t damaged.
I’m really suffering with this… I’ve tried so many things. Three different doctors tried to rule out allergy. I don’t have an allergy but I’m sick and tired of this and mad it myself 😭😭😭😭😭😭
I got my nasal spray when I was 11, i think. My doctor told me that I must not over used it, I didn't ask her why, I just follow. Even though I can't breath and something inside my nose feels uncomfortable I still didn't bother to use it, 2 of it got expired and I just knew 2 days ago that people got addicted into it and I was glad I'm not one of them, I just ordered a pot (i forgot the name) and waiting for it to arrive. My doctor told me not to over use it, I didn't asked her why, but I was confused that time, i said to myself, "why does she have to give me medicine and ask me not to use it?" It's weird, but I still chose to follow. She probably knew this kind of happenings where patients got over addicted in this kind of med.
As the video says, the primary symptom of rebound congestion is swollen blood vessels in the nose. To reduce that swelling, you need to do things with your body that cause it to constrict those blood vessels naturally. And that often comes with vigorous exercise. Break a sweat. Get the adrenaline going. Your body has figured out over thousands of years of evolution that when you're vigorously on the move, you need air ... lots of it.
When I was younger, I used to play ice hockey. If I started the game with a stuffy nose, by the end of the first couple of shifts there was no more stuffy nose.
My nose is still stuffy when I exercise, it's very annoying
For me the only real way to kick rebound congestion is slowly use less and less Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride over several days or even weeks. I had rebound congestion by using afrin longer than suggested, I couldn't breathe at all and even felt like a was panicking on certain nights when I couldn't sleep for days. I used afrin the first night as much as I needed, and each day filled the empty portion of the bottle with distilled water. Each day I used the bottle of afrin, continued to add more distilled water until about 7 days later I was just squirting distilled water up my nose. On the 10th day I simply stopped, used a saline sinus rinse and added a couple drops of iodine and pinch of xylitol to the saline rinse. After about 15 days my rebound congestion was completely gone. This may not work for everyone, but I found by gradually using less sinus spray each day I was able to get rid of the rebound congestion. If you can cut cold turkey, great, but I tried that and at first I felt that just made my situation worse. Doing it gradually really worked. My Dr suggested to use the saline rinse a few times a week, and if still congested use essential oils like eucalyptus and/or peppermint oil. Also, I'd be weary of steroid sprays like Flonase. It helps a little at first, but then prolonged my rebound symptoms.
I really do appreciate you sharing this! I hope it can help others here. It is so difficult to get over!
@@ArsalanAspires you're welcome. It was a very bad experience, but I learned how to best resolve it. I have a follow up appointment with an ear nose and throat specialist next month, and hopefully there's no other underlying issues. Thanks again for the video.
Rhinitis Medicamentosa
Had it for 65 years +- ... l never leave home without my sprays
Are you still currently on the sprays?
@Pak Channel 10 News Maybe we can help each other. I am a 25 year user and I am trying to find the best way to quit. I am so tired of it.
@Pak Channel 10 News Saline/Flonase do nothing for me. If u are on Afrin original spray (Not no drip), then Rhinostat may help you. My spray of choice is generic Afrin no drip which is not water soluable. I also couldnt get paased the little dropper, so they sent me a nasal spray bottle, but the dilution is not as accurate as with the dropper. Research Rhinostat and you will understand. Last week, i finally got the nerve to go to ENT and tell her my problem. She basically told me the only true way is to go cold turkey. She gave me steroid pack for a week. I know i cant so cold turkey, if i cant breathe out my nose i get frustrated and have panic attacks. But i do know that i am tired of my life like this. I have caused this problem and am not looking for an easy fix. What have you tried?
i used afrin for like 5 months now d i have a severe rebound congestion? i need help!
How did it go?
My ENT gave me a medrol prednisone dosepak and fluticasone steroid spray.....its slowly working!
Man, Afrin with moisturizer opens you up right away. You can sleep through the night like a champ. However, if you continue use it literally shuts your nose off. I consulted with my ENT and she confirmed that Afrin has a nasty rebound effect and can shut your nose down so just becareful use it sparingly
I'm using Oxymatazoline for 4 years now... Can't fine any way to go out of this.
Yes,my stuffy gets relief during work out but again'comes back after I finish.And gets as hell during the night time.
Please help me
How are yu doing now? Did you ever manage to get off that stuff?
I’ve been using it for 3 years this time. I require like 4 sprays in each nostril every 3-4 hours so I decided to stop using the nasal spray in the left nostril and continue using it in the right nostril until the left one heals. I’m pretty nervous about how I will be able to sleep but truly hope it doesn’t take months to get better.
How are u now ?
Thank you very much I finally can breath without that shit spray I will never use that again only salt water guys trust me is hard to quit but you will be better after this annoying addiction
I am watching this video too late 😭. I am also get addicted to nasal descongestant drop more then 4 continues years now i have to use more then 10 to 15 times a day but not getting relief as earlier . I am in very problem. From today i take dicision that i will not use nasal descongestant . First i will not use in one nostrils the my one nostrils recover the i will do same thing with other nostrils..
Ive done it before without nasal spray, it wasn’t as bad a now, right now my nose feels dry asf and legit blocked
bro i am so ashamed to say it but in a way i’m proud. but... i am currently addicted to afrin and ever since covid i’ve been having panic attacks and i’ve gotten them under control but every once in a while when i have to get a different brand and i always end up a little stuffy and can’t sleep and wake up not being able to breathe and the spray doesn’t work.... and honestly this is one of those nights and for what ever reason i am having a massive panic attack trying to calm down and breathe but i can’t. i was hoping typing this out would help but it’s not..... i think i am about to take myself to the er and explain everything and finally try to get some help...
please please please don’t do this to yourself. it seems like a great idea until you are sitting there a year later pacing back and forth at night like me. this is like a living hell😖
i about 4-5 months ago i started diluting the sprays with saline trying to step down but i never remember to dilute the new bottle and end up back at step 1 ... don’t fool yourself. as soon as you’re ready for bed and can’t breath ... you’ll grab that full strength in a second for a good nights sleep. do what i’m doing go to the doctor... today!
Thank you for taking the time to write this and share the reality of how far rebound congestion can take you. Wishing you recovery and wellness your way and the help you need to recover from this. ❤️
@@ArsalanAspires yeah bro ... it’s uhh ... pretty lame
It.s been at least 5 years for me, I cannot breath without afrin!
Can It clogg the ear channel too, because I have ear clogging also I want to know if it's because the rebound congestion.
Sir I I have rebound congestion ,, I'm following your rule , I stopped decongestant ,,, but I'm using saline nasal spray for relief when my noses blocked ,, but using saline spary i don't get relief from blockeg nose ,,, sir please tell me what can I do now🙏 ,, I have been suffering from last 3 month's for rebound congestion
Thank you for your question and expressing your concern. I have struggled with rebound congestion myself so I can empathize with you. Have you tried Oral decongestants like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine tablets? They can help decongest without the threat of rebound congestion. For me, my problems have been with allergies. If your problem is allergies, topical nasal steroids (Flonase and Nasacort) reduce allergic inflammation over a couple days, which provide relief. The prescription singulair has helped improve nasal congestion as well. I hope this provides you some alternative solutions as I know it can be very frustrating when you don’t know what to do next. Aspiring your best life.
I've been using nasal spray for 28 years
I used more then 1 month plz tell what to do
Best solution: Just stop using them!
Your nose will adjust by itself
How r you doing bro
I can’t tell if I have rebound congestion or just allergies. I have been using it for a week or so because I have hay fever, but I Underuse the spray and have and only taken it one time each day
Thanks for your comment. Check out my video on treating allergies and how to treat them without medicine. Are you taking anything for allergies currently and how long have you used the spray consecutively? Cheers
This was very helpful thanks
I haven't been on it before, but my nose just gets blocked if I stopped moving. Just started 2 days ago, and finally I can breathe in years...... but if this is not a long term solution, I will be going back the same path of lacking oxygen each night, stuck with waking up with a bad headache.....
what else can I do? Use it = addiction, then fail eventually, don't use = then can't breathe too?
Visit your doctor and he or she can probably help you.
I also have used oxymetazoline for 2 year but with the help of flucasone steroid helps me to leave afrin oxymetazoline
It sucks. Have anyone tried a stronger steroid like oral prednisone. I tried fluticasone but no relief. Saline doesn’t work. I really need help.
I used a mini-course of prednisolone to drastically reduce my use of OTC decongestant spray. I'm happy to say it worked like a charm. My breathing is not quite as good as when I was on the prednisolone, but that is to be expected. In my mind it was a good stepping stone to deal with the rebound congestion.
How long does rebound congestion usually last ? Years? I literally went col turkey 2 days ago and I can already tell this is gonna be miserable but Atleast I can breath out of one nasal passage lol
Hi, thanks for your question. Rebound congestion duration is different for everyone once they have gone cold turkey. How are you doing at this point? In terms of nasal congestion?
I remember when I tapered off, it was still brutal haha.
@@ArsalanAspires for the most part everything has gone back to normal thankfully. My nose still gets a little clogged at night but I think I can live with it. I definitely won’t be using nasal spray again haha
@@dankusmemeus7093 how long did it take to get back to 'normal' ?
How did things go?
I have the same problem right now. I wasn’t fully aware that afrin caused rebound congestion until about a week ago. I tried to ween off and that was just not for me. I work a lot and wear a mask all day which made It worse. I tried to get the original afrin instead of extra strength to help ween me off but I’m still dependent on that one too. Today is the first day i haven’t used It and i feel like I’m in hell. I looked up online and It stated in some cases you feel relief within a week and others within months. Idk how long I’ll be able to last. I had Flonase, a Vicks humidifier, even tried turning on my shower and letting the steam fill my bathroom. I hope this gets better soon.. because this is by far the most uncomfortable thing I’ve had to deal with. Since i haven’t used It all day today. I’ve had a runny nose and been stuffed completely to the point where it’s hard to sleep, eat, and i sound horrible when i speak. I’m praying this goes away soon and i can last without afrin. After this i will never use afrin again!
Did it get better? Just realized I’m dependent on it and I want to stop
how long did your rebound congestion go on for? this is my first day 😅
Update?
Hey guys sorry i haven’t updated anyone. I finally was able to ween off It. I had rebound congestion for almost 2 months. The first couple of days were hell and i did go right back to It. But now I’m completely off afrin and never used It again. The first couple of days i had really bad congestion, and i realized now that It took a long time for my nasal passages to heal meaning i would get dry nose, bleed often and constantly feel uncomfortable. But anyone who is struggling with It i recommend letting go as soon as you can. Use Vicks, a humidifier and even just a hot shower. Let It pass and believe me once It is over you’re going to feel the best relief.
Stop as soon as possible and if you do become congested use Flonase or Vicks.
Quit one nostril at a time.
It's been 8weeks since my rebound congestion. I can breath now my only problem is my nose swell whenever im on cold places. What can i do? It's not congested it just swell 😔
Hi Nerie, it sounds like you are getting past your rebound congestion and have gotten better from depending on Afrin. As far as your nose swelling, without seeing the anatomy or knowing any of your past conditions, it’s hard to make an accurate judgement call. Have you talked to your doctor? Does trying nasal opening strips provide any comfort? Let me know!
Arsalan Aspires been to another ent, prescribed me 2weeks of anti histamine and 2 weeks of saline spray, saline spray really helps it opens my nose and reacts intermittently on cold places he also wants yo put me again on steroid spray after 2weeks of saline spray..
Currently dealing with covid and have rebound congestion. Is this the same situation with bezedrex? Can i switch to that until covid pressure is gone?
I used afrin for YEARS! Sometimes I’d get off of it for a few months but then I’d end up getting back on it. Until I had surgery to fix my deviated septum & I was off of afrin for a good 3 months until congestion came back & I went back to afrin😢 I’m currently day 1.5 of quitting cold turkey. This is horrible
Hey! I’m doing cold turkey too. How are you doing now have you healed completely? If you did how long did it take for you to breathe normally again?
how are you now? i’m addicted to nose spray it’s the only thing that can make me breathe through my nose. i am having nose surgery coming up soon to fix my deviated septum as well. did you keep using your nose spray up until surgery date or went off it before surgery? let me know your process
@@kylasabina2616 have you gone for your surgery yet? How did it go?
I started using otrovine. And continued not knowing the repercussions. 5 months later I decided to ask a doctor I work with. He suggested rynase. Night 1. Congestion came back at 2am.. night 2 congestion at 3am. Both instances I had to grab my otrovine. If you can assist me. Please tell.me how I can stop the rebound congestion. I need my sleep.
I used oxymetazoline 2-3 weeks ago and now my sinus congestion is back. Can use it again even for once?
no
I've been using Nasal spray for close 2 weeks, the box said I could use it for up to 7 days but I felt such bad rebound congestion. I don't how to stop because I can't breathe without it, I can't concentrate on my exams and I can't sleep without it. I'm so worried.
Edit: I decided to try ween myself off by using it only one nostril. My left nostril hurts so bad but I hope that it will clear up soon enough so I can stop using it on my other nostril
Another Edit: I quit in June. Its October now and I'm doing great. Here's what I did,
I'd been using nasal spray from early April until early June. So, that's roughly two months. Which may be why I Don't have extensive damage jn my case, I got off it once the school summer holidays started so hopefully you can get some time off work or school.
At first, in may I started to only use it on one nostril. I hoped that I would be able to go off it slowly but every time I stopped using the nasal spray in my other nostril, both of them became blocked. This is still a vital step though, because whilst both nostrils were block, the one I quit earlier did not have swollen sinuses. It feels like your head is about to explode from the pressure due to both being completely blocked on the inside by swollen sinuses.
When I quit, I used saline solution like steminar (salt solution basically) and fluctanose (I think that's the spelling. It's mostly for hayfever) to help me through the worst.
Honestly, it took me months to get to breathing properly but the worst does pass. Now it's October, my nose runs more than it should I sneeze a lot but I can breathe quite well. Hopefully it will continue getting better as time goes on.
The hardest part if sticking to it, but I promise you it is worth getting off Nasal spray. After 2 months for me, that stuff actually hurt to use. It's embarrassing, to be addicted to something like this. But it will get better and you'll be grateful you stopped now.
Finally, I am not a doctor nor a medical professional. Please get genuine medical assistance, my doctors were horrible and my mum plain old didn't think you could get addicted to smth like this. But especially if you have been using for a while, it's so worth at least talking to a doctor to see what they can advise
I'm currently in the same situation how has it been going? I don't know what to do I can't breath I'm trying to not use so it hopefully get better but it doesn't help
How its going with you mate? I hope you could manage quitting it
@@konanarcher Hey! Sorry it took me so long to respond, honestly. The best thing us to just push through. I used Fluctinose for a week to help push through the worst of it and also Saline solutions can help too. I quite in June, currently I'm completely off it and what I can breathe pretty well. I do get a blocked nose mors often than most and tbh, my nose is a lot more runny than it should be but tbh completely okay! I hope you managed to get off it in the end.
@@mohammednajimabed9601 I managed just fine I quit. I guess you are here at this video for a similar reason to I was?
@@raze6919 great, I am happy to hear. Actually yes I just used it for few days when I got covid-19. After recovery from covid I experienced sever rebound congestion. Now it's 4 weeks since I quit the spray but I still have sever rounds of congestion
I’m almost 28, used Afrin since I was about 13 or so and am going to be going to basic training for the Army and really need to stop before I go cause they will let me use it there! lol this will be fun.
Broooo me too going to the navy in Jan and I need to stop using this asap😭😭😭
@@RogueSeabee well good luck bro, I stopped taking it and stuck to it and yeah it’s been 3 months now and I breathe fine without it, what I did to get me off it was I would only use it in one nostril so I could at least breath through the one until the other cleared up and it took about 2 weeks of that with each side and now every so often like before bed I use a little saline but honestly it wasn’t that bad. I thought it was gonna be a lot worse lol. Worst thing was my nose was kinda raw and bloody for about a month but that’s stopped now.
@@askedkedeldeif thanks bro 🙏🏾 I'll try that. Have you been to basic training already?
@@RogueSeabee no but this next week I’m supposed to be goin back to MEPS for my physical which I’m excited but nervous for lol been taking forever cause of a medical waiver I had to get approved for which I did and shouldn’t be a problem I just don’t want anything to stop me so my mind is racin lol. I already went once for the ASVAB so I know what to expect sort of but if all goes well I’ll go in November to Fort Jackson SC for 13B artillery.
@@askedkedeldeif oh ok. You should be fine at MEPS I went through the same thing lol it took about a week to get clear 😅 but yeah bro Good luck to you I hope you make it... make your family proud 😤
This don’t help sleep apnea
***Here’s what I did***:
Stopped using the sprays for about 1-2 weeks then Fasted for 2 days; no food no water. I immediately felt my body “calm“ down on the second day. I was 30 at the time and I began taking nasal sprays in the 4th grade!!…I would also recommend lowering your carb intake. All of that in combination helped.
so fast for the first two days after quitting?
@@lonelypineappleasmr3541 . It was at the end of the second week that I fasted.
@@lonelypineappleasmr3541 . It may be more than two days for you (everyone is different) but yes, after the two weeks I did the fast
@@lonelypineappleasmr3541Everyone is different, but yes after the two weeks then I fasted.
@@lonelypineappleasmr3541 . My comments aren’t posting
I used it for about 2 days before going to bed. My nose was clogged on one side but I could breathe atleast. I figured it wasn't working as well as I thought so I stopped using it but after that my nose is by far more clogged as of I had something stuck inside and now it's both. I'm assuming it was the spray but only used it 4 times maximum in that lapse of 2 or 3 days. I wonder why it got to this point though this has never happened to me (then again it's the first time I used it and maybe the last) the comments scared me I do not want to be so dependent on it 😅
How long did you end up stuffy after stopping
Is Rhinostat available in Canada?
Hi thanks for your question. For the most updated availability, I would recommend checking with your local pharmacy. They should have a list of medicine for what is available in the region. 👍
Im 6months pregnant and im using nasal spray for 7months already . Doctor asked me to stop using nose spray but i cant stop using specially at night time . Whenever i sneeze ,my nose got blocked using nasal spray help me breath . But now i am really worried about what will be the bad effect n my pregnancy.😭
Pray for healing.
Im sorry you are going through this during your pregnancy. I feel for you. Decongestants are not the preferred agents for the treatment of rhinitis during pregnancy.
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I'm pregnant 8 month and facing the same problem. Please update if you've got any relief.
I used Nasal spray all throughout my pregnancy bcuz since I got pregnant I was sooo stuffy . My baby turned out fine but idk if it’s bcuz I got lucky . 😭
Hello my doctor gave me Beconase for rebound congestion , does this help ?
lol you just saved my life
Omg I need help so bad I can’t keep going on like this! Anyone have any tips I can use to help with this? Can I go one side of the nostril to taper off then the next or does that not work?
Thank you for sharing the struggle. I’ve been there myself. Wishing you wellness.
@db 253 I beat it finally OMFG it’s been 2 weeks since I used any nasal spray I think I might have gotten this beat wow
Using nose spray for 3 years I stopped in one nose hole for about 6 months and at night my nose would still be congested in that side I stopped on the other side and just couldn't stand not being able to breath ( I have problems breathing in my sleep anyway and can't through my mouth at all I'll wake up choking and have to teach myself to breath for a second) so I used it only at night in the side I was off in and didn't in the other side until it was healed .... Then allergy season came and I'm starting all over and pregnant so its a pish to not use it at all and not sleep either 3 weeks
I’m sorry you are going through with all that. I know it can be difficult to not breathe, especially when it wakes you up at night. Allergies suck! I get them seasonally too, it’s best to figure out what your triggers are and try to eliminate them if possible. For some that can be their pets, and might not be possible! 🙀
Try gradually stopping baby spray and salt spray. Spray salt spray in both nostrils and baby spray in both nostrils, and set a sleep alarm that wakes you up every two hours to ensure breathing. Intermittent sleep is preferred, dividing sleep periods, and take probiotics important
When I exercise or go to the gym or run outside my nose get fully closed and i cant breath
Ive been using nasal spray for 10+ years. Now im going through about 2 bottles a week, sometimes ill take a dozen hits in the first hour after i wake up just to get my nose to open, it is getting old
I'm hooked to phenylephrine or (Neo-synephrine) which is the brand name. Hoping this will work the same for me too. So miserable. They prescribed it to me in the ER when I had a nose bleed but it's also used for congestion. I didn't know what I was getting in to lol.
How are you doing nowadays? I feel I'm starting to get hooked on Oxymetazoline decongestant. It's been about a week of daily use but I'm already stuffing up everyday when it wears off after about 9 to 10 hours
@@doninmichigan meh, I still use it some days. If I use it three days then skip three days it's usually ok. Lol. I can't help it nothing else works.
@@doninmichigan you can try the new Asterpro if you have allergies. It works for allergies, just not for sinus issues which is what I have. But I do get allergies briefly around October and it helps a lot and is not habit forming.
@@southernbelladonna78 thanks, best of luck!
@@doninmichigan Thanks, hehe, you too!
I honestly stopped cold turkey after 2 months of using everyday and the thing is I didn’t read the back label and I wasn’t knowing what was going on at all and today is like about my fourth day not using it and I still have a little bit of congestion but it’s not to bad I can still do things normally
How are you feeling now?
Is your nose better now or what?
How r you feeling bro
Ive been taking it for 5 years or i cant breathe and get super anxious. My nose is killing inside and cracking
You can take the regular sailine and use the medicated spray as usual but everytime you use it add some regular saline to the medication bottle. It eill dilute the medication spray and eventually you can stop.
I am having an issue with this, I had no idea until it was more than 5 days, I’ve been suffering from severe anxiety when I can’t breath through my nose and it’s maximized when trying to get sleep, when my nose is stuffy I feel like falling asleep I will somehow forgot to breath, this spray stopped that but after 12 hours I need it again, i am now trying to use Flonase to help with the stuffiness to get off of this.
mmm what shall I do? been on Oxymet. for 35 years. Don't want surgery.
What about post nasal drip? Does this occurs when coming off the sprays? How long does it last and how to treat it?
I've been off the nasal spray for about 30 hrs and i can tell a little difference for post nasal drip. I'm clearing my throat less often.
im 20 and ive been addicted since i was 18 i never knew about this i just thought it was normal
Suffering from this right now. Have bad allergies so I gave nasal spray a try not thinking it was a big deal. Finally I was able to breath not realizing the repercussions of using nasal spray would be even worse blocked nose later. Now I am dealing with insane anxiety at night when I feel like I can’t breath.
Exercise is definitely effective. I've been dealing with rebound congestion for some time, and it's been nearly unbearable for about two weeks. I wake up almost in a panic, unable to breath several times each night.
Every morning, I go to CrossFit and it completely clears my nose! The relief doesn't last all day, maybe just 1-2 hours, but it's enough time to blow my nose and get all the gunk out.
Additionally, stepping outside on a hot day also helps open my nasal passages.
Today I was prescribed a 5 day steroid to reduce inflammation/congestion and will be seeing an ENT to rule out any other issues.
I feel you through...the anxiety is the worst
Do one nasal cavity at a time. So spray one cavity, leave the other. The untreated side will be stuffy for a few days but you’ll be able to breathe through the one you’re spraying. Do that for as long as it takes, once that side clears up, leave the other side and you’ll be fine. Within a few days the one will clear up, then go on to the next. I was addicted for years, 10+ pumps a day. Horrible.
How long did it take for the nostril to fully heal? I have been doing only one nostril for a week but my other nostril still feels clogged at night time
I use Pseudoephedrine & Loratadine D
My sinus is making clicking sound, every time when I breathe. It has been doing this since May. I overused the nasal spray that was supposed to be used only for a few days. I switched to using steroid and saline nasal spray, but I still hear the noise to no end. I have had trouble sleeping because of this, I feel hopeless and feel like just ending myself. What do I do, I just want the noise to cease from messing with my mental health and sleep, I have been a nervous wreck ever since this sound have occurred. I don't want to be stuck with this sound forever. 😭
I am so sorry you are experiencing this. I would highly encourage you to visit your primary care physician or your ENT specialist. They will further be able to find the source of the clicking sound and go from there. No one should have to feel this frustration.
Hey, how are things 3 years later?
I writing this with a full on congested blocked airway I've been addicted to affrin for about 2 years and I want to stop for 1 its not working no more and I need help my sinuses are out of control someone please help 🙏
Did you stay off of it?