Does rebound nasal congestion go away?

Once you have rebound congestion, the most important thing to know is that it won’t go away as long as you keep using the spray. And once you stop using the spray, the resulting congestion can take a week or longer to go away.

What nasal spray Can you use everyday?

It is important to note that nasal decongestant sprays like Afrin® are not to be used for longer than three days, as the label directs. FLONASE Allergy Relief nasal spray and FLONASE Sensimist Allergy Relief, on the other hand, can be used daily as directed for adults and children 12 years of age and older.

When does rebound congestion occur?

Rebound congestion can develop from using a nasal decongestant more times in one day or more days than the label says. As the medicine wears off, sinus membranes swell, causing congestion, and a person may respond by using a higher dose of decongestant.

Can oral decongestants help rebound congestion?

Oral decongestants do not cause rebound congestion but are not as effective as topical formulations. Agents that combine an oral decongestant, usually pseudoephedrine, with an antihistamine are frequently used for the treatment of acute and chronic rhinitis due to a variety of causes.

What happens if you use too much nasal decongestant?

What happens if you take too much nasal decongestant? Long-term use of decongestants or other topical vasoconstrictor medications could cause rebound congestion, which is a direct result of developing a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.

What drugs cause rebound congestion?

Rhinitis medicamentosa (RM), also known as rebound rhinitis, is a condition characterized by nasal congestion that is triggered by the overuse of topical vasoconstrictive medications, most notably intranasal decongestants; recreational use of intranasal cocaine may also cause a similar condition.