Millions of Americans in pursuit of a remedy for stuffy nose and sinus pressure turn to over the counter (OTC) nasal sprays because of their quick action, availability and presumed safety.
But did you know prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants (TNDs) often leads to addiction?
Case in Point: A 32-year-old male was referred to me because of complaints of chronic nasal blockage. The patient suspected his problem was hay fever (allergic rhinitis). During the interview, he revealed that a year...
Do you like to take pills? I don't, and I know I'm not alone in feeling that way. But when we have bothersome allergy symptoms, whether... Read more »
Over-the-counter nasal sprays provide quick relief to millions of Americans suffering from a stuffy nose or sinus pressure, often brought... Read more »
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Pharmaceutical research is producing new solultions for treating allergies every year. There are pills you can take, sprays you can use and... Read more »
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Roxane Laboratories has resumed shipments of its generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's Flonase allergy spray. The FDA approved Roxane's fluticasone... Read more »
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Allergies are abnormal reactions to ordinarily harmless substances. The sensitizing substances, called allergens, may be inhaled, swallowed, or come... Read more »
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a non-narcotic nasal spray called Sprix for people who have moderate to moderately severe pain.... Read more »