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Decongestant Nasal Sprays: Beware of Addiction

by  James Thompson, MD
Friday, June 13, 2008
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Over-the-counter nasal sprays provide quick relief to millions of Americans suffering from a stuffy nose or sinus pressure, often brought on by allergies (aka "hay fever").


But did you know prolonged use of these sprays -- known as topical nasal decongestants (TNDs) -- often leads to addiction?

 

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