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Aside from afrin, what are other effective nasal decongestants?

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Dr. Anthony Sclafani answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Nasal decongestants: While nasal decongestant sprays or drops can provide some temporary relief from nasal obstruction, they should not be used for more than three days (check the very small print on the bottle). If used for longer, a "rebound" effect will occur, and nasal congestion becomes worse and more difficult to treat. Additionally, longer use of nasal decongestants can permanently damage the nasal septum.

Answered 3/5/2018

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