Extended use may cause rhinitis medicamentosa, a condition of rebound nasal congestion.
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The advantage of oral pseudoephedrine over topical nasal preparations is that it does not cause rebound congestion ( rhinitis medicamentosa ).
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However, if oxymetazoline is used only nightly for allergic rhinitis, it can be used longer than one week without risk of rhinitis medicamentosa.
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For nocturnal symptoms, intranasal corticosteroids can be combined with nightly oxymetazoline, an adrenergic alpha-agonist, or an antihistamine nasal spray without risk of rhinitis medicamentosa.
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Topical decongestants should only be used by patients for a maximum of 3 days in a row, because rebound congestion may occur in the form of rhinitis medicamentosa.
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Topical decongestants should only be used by patients for a maximum of 5 7 days in a row, because rebound congestion may occur in the form of rhinitis medicamentosa.
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The number of receptors decreases, and when the administration of the drug is ceased, chronic congestion can occur; this is called rhinitis medicamentosa, commonly referred to as rebound congestion.
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Topical decongestants may also be helpful in reducing symptoms such as nasal congestion, but should not be used for long periods, as stopping them after protracted use can lead to a rebound nasal congestion called rhinitis medicamentosa.
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Oral decongestants may be used for up to a week without consulting a doctor, with the exception of Bronkaid and Sudafed, which can be taken as long as needed, but nasal sprays can also cause " rebound " ( Rhinitis medicamentosa ) and worsen the congestion if taken for more than a few days . Therefore, you should only take nasal sprays when discomfort cannot be remedied by other methods, and never for more than three days.
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