A blocked nose is bad enough during the day, but when it prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep, it can be doubly exhausting.

Few things can be as distracting or persistent as a blocked nose.
If you’re prone to nasal congestion, you’ll know that symptoms can last all through the day and night.  The less sleep you get the worse off you’re likely to feel.

CAUSE OF NASAL CONGESTION
Nasal congestion or ‘rhinitis’ literally means inflammation of the nose. It is usually caused by…

• Allergy – both seasonal hayfever and year-round allergies
• Colds
• Non-allergic, non-infectious rhinitis – nasal blockage due to pollutants or smoke, certain medications, or in some cases structural problems with the nose.

SYMPTOMS
Regardless of the cause, one of the most common symptoms of rhinitis is blockage of nasal passages due to inflammation in the nose. Other symptoms include:

• Sneezing
• Nasal itch
• Runny nose
• Post-nasal drip – secretion of mucus from the back of the nose, down the throat
• Nasal pain (less common).

WHAT ABOUT SINUSITIS?
If you’ve ever felt discomfort and pressure behind your eyes and nose, which has become worse as you lean forwards, chances are you’ve experienced sinusitis.
Acute sinusitis is most commonly caused by a cold. It occurs within your sinus cavities causing swelling and pain and can be often accompanied by a blocked nose.

OTRIVIN UNBLOCKS YOUR NOSE FAST
Otrivin unblocks your nose to provide long-lasting* relief throughout the night, helping relieve symptoms while you sleep.

Because Otrivin is sprayed directly into the nose, it begins to work in minutes* and provides relief up to six times faster than a tablet.^

SOOTHES AND MOISTURISES
Otrivin not only eases congestion to help air flow more easily. Otrivin’s moisturising properties soothe the nose, making it more pleasant to use.

OTRIVIN BENEFITS

• Works up to six times faster than a tablet^
• Begins to work in as little as five minutes*
• Works right through the night as you sleep*
• Soothes and moisturises the nose
• Easy and convenient to use.

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*Otrivin Adult works in as little as 5-10 minutes and works up to 10 hours. ^Independent clinical studies show that oral phenylephrine 10mg starts to work within 30 minutes (reduction in nasal airway resistance). Ref: Kollar et al. (2007) Clinical Therapeutics; 29; 1057-1070. Otrivin Adult (xylometazoline hydrochloride 0.1%w/v) nasal spray/drops. For the relief of nasal congestion. Pharmacy Only Medicine. Always read the label and use only as directed. Consult your pharmacist if your symptoms persist, if you have side effects or if you require further information. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Novartis Consumer Health Australasia Pty Ltd. Australia and Auckland, NZ. ABN. 46 004 535 513.® Registered Trademark. TAPS NA4219

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