Bronchial inhalers - why OTC if directions say for asthmatics only? I've been fighting a sinus infection.  As I have no health insurance, I have to rely on OTC for medicine.  Pharmacist advised combo of Afrin (nasal spray) and Claritin (antihistimine), and I improved 90%.

But I still have a cough that is not connected to congestion - feels much more like a bronchial muscle that's in the habit of coughing.  I thought an inhaler might be good to calm it down - but the cautions scare me.  Even though it's OTC, directions say don't use if your doctor hasn't told you you have asthma.

Active ingredient is oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%.

Anyone have any experience using this?  Any advice?

Summarized question: Does anyone have any experience using a combo of Afrin (nasal spray) and Claritin (antihistimine)?