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Why can't you use nasal sprays for more than 3 days?
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Nasal Sprays: Nasal sprays encompass a broad category of medications and over the counter treatments. Likely you are asking about oxymetazoline or other related medications. The medication causes the blood vessels in the nose to vasoconstrict, meaning reduce in size due to muscle contraction. The body has an autonomic system for our nasal tissues. This medication can interfere and/or cause problems with it
Answered 6/10/2017
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