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What is the most effective nasal spray for a stuffy nose?

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Afrin (oxymetazoline): Afrin, (oxymetazoline) but it should be used with great caution for only a short period of time, 2 to4 days because of its addictive potential and the rebound phenomenon with is very common.

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Answered 11/9/2012

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