Due to the risk of rebound congestion (known by some as rhinitis medicamentosa or nasal spray addiction), over-the-counter decongestant medication such as Afrin should not be used for more than three ...

Using them for more than three days at a time can end up causing rhinitis medicamentosa, or “rebound congestion” from overuse of medication, making your symptoms much worse, Bellak says.

That could lead to rhinitis medicamentosa, a condition that makes the nasal passages red and swollen. Some devices use sound or electricity to help ease congestion, sinus pressure, inflammation ...

Don't let decongestants squeeze your heart. Mortuaire G, De Gabory L, François M, et al. Rebound congestion and rhinitis medicamentosa: nasal decongestants in clinical practice. Critical review of the ...

Introduction: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a respiratory immune system disorder characterized by dysregulation of immune responses. Within the context of AR, gut microbiota and its metabolites have been ...