Nasal Decongestant Overview

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Topical decongestants are decongestants applied directly to the nasal cavity. By applying them directly to the site of action, topical decongestants relieve nasal congestion while reducing the side effects associated with systemically-acting decongestants, such as high blood pressure. 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. Topical decongestants are a...


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What kind of nasal decongestant can you use while pregnant?
I'm having a terribly hard time breathing b/c being pregnant has made it hard to...

Hello I had the same thing.. I just used Dristan the nasal spray and it worked.. and the dr ok'd that for me, Try and get just regular saline spray...

Asked by jennifer l - 1 month ago

Would taking a nasal decongestant for two weeks and then stopping cause one nostril to...
Would taking a nasal decongestant (Claritin-D) for two weeks and then stopping cause only one...

Yes! Nasal decongestants are addictive. After taking them too long and on a regular basis you become even more plugged up. I had this problem and went to see my...

Asked by Joy R - 11 months ago

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    Decongestant: Pseudoephedrine Hydrocholride 30mg I have work at 430 and cannot be tired. I work at a police Does sudafed make you tired? I have some generic stuff my doctor gave me. It says Nasal

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    ). she told me i can take plain old sudafed with nothing but the sudafed in it or the nasal so heartbeat and blood pressure are good. i've gained about 14 lbs give or take a...

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