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I use oxymetazoline based decongestants for over a decade every single day. when i stop my nose gets blocked bad. i have a horrible headache as well.
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OxymetazolinRhinitis: See your ENT physician. Long term oxymetazoline use causes rebound nasal swelling and possibly nasal septal perforation. Your physician may place you on a nasal steroid spray and a short course of oral steroid if there's no contraindication.
Answered 7/28/2014
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Acclimated: People who use this kind of nasal spray get acclimated to it, and then get rebound congestion when they stop. You would be best served by talking with an ENT doctor to see if you can taper off of it and what is the best way, or if there are other issues you should be aware of.
Answered 6/10/2015
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