Nasal Spray Addiction and Rebound Congestion
What is rhinitis medicamentosa? Rhinitis Medicamentosa is a condition of rebound congestion from long-standing use of topical nasal decongestants. This includes nasal sprays like AfrinĀ® (oxymetalazine), Neo-synophrineĀ® (phenylephrine), or OtrivineĀ® (xylometazoline). If a patient uses these sprays for more than 2-3 days straight, they often experience worsening of congestion and postnasal drip each time it […]
- Posted on: Apr 5 2021