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Can Med Assoc J. 1980 April 19; 122(8): 881–884.
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Rhinitis medicamentosa.
M. J. Black and K. A. Remsen
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Abstract
Rhinitis medicamentosa, the syndrome of rebound nasal congestion secondary to prolonged topical intranasal use of vasoconstrictors, is reviewed. In this condition, the nasal airway is very obstructed; atrophic rhinitis is the most serious complication. Management consists of withdrawing the offending nasal spray and alleviating the nasal obstruction by means of any of several treatment modalities.
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