AS COLD and flu season hits, a GP has issued a warning over a common remedy that could cause symptoms to “come back with a ...

The condition’s official name is rhinitis medicamentosa, and it has one cause: overusing decongestant nasal sprays. These sprays contain chemicals that shrink congested blood vessels.

Is it possible to be addicted to nasal spray? Allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, explained the condition called rhinitis medicamentosa. "The number of physicians asking if I'm wearing a mask bc I'm sick ...

rhinitis medicamentosa, sinusitis, and frostbite. Explore the symptoms and treatment of each condition and why they make your nose burn. Read more: Scary Symptoms That Aren't As Serious As You Think ...

Nasal sprays, especially decongestant nasal sprays (DNSs), offer quick relief by shrinking swollen blood vessels in the nasal ...

Sinusitis complicated by nasal polyposis, rhinitis medicamentosa (inflammation from overuse of nasal decongestants), HIV infection, cystic fibrosis, Wegener's granulomatosis, and tumors may be ...

Nasal sprays are the quick fix for stuffy noses, the secret weapon against allergy season, and a lifesaver when you need to ...

Studies have shown that the combination of an antihistamine drug and a decongestant is better at relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis due to seasonal inhalant allergies. These drugs only ...

"Nobody should take decongestants for longer than 5-7 days," Dr Kaye warns, "as they can actually cause a rebound congestion in the nose if used longer than that called rhinitis medicamentosa." Dr ...

During the past decade, the market for branded products for allergic rhinitis has come under intense pressure, owing to a combination of over-the-counter (OTC) switches, patent expirations ...

the second-generation antihistamines are more useful for allergic rhinitis or urticaria than for cough and cold symptoms. [1] Dextromethorphan, a morphine derivative, is a common ingredient in OTC ...