Nasal decongestant drops, which doctors rarely recommend for a long time in infectious diseases such as sinusitis, may cause nasal congestion to swell and increase nasal congestion
when used randomly. When these drugs are sprayed into the nose, they reach a large area and shrink the nasal concha that is swollen due to the disease and causes nasal congestion. However, when they are used for a long time and in high doses, they cause damage to the inner lining of the nose and cause swelling of the nasal concha, increasing the complaints.
The person whose nose is more blocked uses more medication and tries to breathe. gradually this turns into an addiction. Moreover, since this habit not only causes blockage but also damage inside the nose, it can also cause disorders such as nosebleeds, burning and stinging sensation in the nose, impaired sense of smell, and inability to smell.
Just as it is difficult to get rid of addiction, getting rid of nose drop addiction is not as easy as it seems.
Although many addicted people can stop using drops
during the day, stating that they cannot sleep without using the drops, their use at night can often continue.
In fact, the only way to get rid of this habit is to risk the difficulty for a few weeks and stop using the drug completely. .
However, using ocean water sprays and anti-allergic nasal sprays to relieve congestion complaints to some extent can make this difficult period easier to some extent.
Many of us consider it a simple method. The nasal decongestant sprays you see are not actually
innocent drugs as you think, but they are drugs that should be determined by the doctor
for the dosage and duration of use of the active ingredient that is suitable for you. Since many of these drugs may cause increased blood pressure, their indiscriminate use poses a significant risk for people with blood pressure problems and heart patients. It causes drying of the inner mucosa and longer-lasting nasal congestion, especially due to diseases such as cold. Therefore, heaters and Be sure to keep water on the radiators and ensure that the air in the room you are in is sufficiently humid. Thus, your nose and upper respiratory
tract will be healthier and you will be more resistant to problems such as nasal congestion.
Let's not forget that the easiest way to avoid dependence on nose drops is not to use such drugs without consulting a doctor.
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