I've been having some issues after using Otrivin nasal spray just once. My nose feels really dry now and I've lost my sense of smell. I can't even sneeze and sometimes it's hard for me to breathe. It's been like this for two weeks and I'm kind of worried. Could the spray have caused this?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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stop using otrovin and consult your ent

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Consult a Ent Specialist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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