What are the symptoms of drug induced rhinitis?

Symptoms of DRUG INDUCED RHINITIS are: (1) Continuous usage of nose drops for at least 1 month with reducing effectiveness. (2) Blocked nose. (3) Sneezing. (4) Nasal voice. (5) Runny nose

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Learn more about Drug induced rhinitis

Content updated on Nov 29, 2023

What is drug induced rhinitis?

Also known as rebound rhinitis or rhinitis medicamentosa. This condition is caused by overuse of nose-drops containing oxymetazoline, which are often prescribed for stuffy nose. If used for too long, the nose becomes "dependent" on the nose-drops and becomes congested once the nose-drops are stopped.

Symptoms of drug induced rhinitis

Continuous usage of nose drops for at least 1 month with reducing effectiveness
Blocked nose
Sneezing
Nasal voice
Runny nose

Questions your doctor may ask to check for drug induced rhinitis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose drug induced rhinitis

Have you ever used a nasal spray and found it less effective after using for more than 1 month?
Do you have nasal congestion?
Do you sneeze?
Are you having nasal voice, currently?
Do you have a runny nose?

Treatment for drug induced rhinitis

This condition usually improves by itself once the offending nose drops are stopped. Treatments to speed up recovery and relieve symptoms include saltwater or steroid nasal sprays, or in severe cases, oral steroids.