nasal decongestant (Afrin, etc) causes a stuffy nose to WORSEN
April 2009
Patients may be surprised when their nasal decongestant (Afrin, etc) causes a stuffy nose to WORSEN...instead of improve.
When this happens, people aren't really experiencing a return of their cold...but a common side effect called "rebound congestion."
It usually happens after using a nasal spray for 3 to 10 days.
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