nasal glucocorticoids

Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Symptoms Rhinitis medicamentosa manifests as a stuffy nose with swollen and histologically altered nasal mucosa. Causes It is the result of prolonged use of decongestant nasal medications (sprays, drops, oils, gels) containing active ingredients such as xylometazoline, oxymetazoline, naphazoline, or phenylephrine. Because the nasal mucosa no longer swells on its own and habituation occurs, the … Rhinitis Medicamentosa

Glucocorticoid Nasal Sprays

Effects Nasal glucocorticoids are antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, and decongestant by locally inhibiting the synthesis of inflammatory mediators. They reduce nasal symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, itching, sneezing, and sneezing, and may also have a beneficial effect on ocular symptoms such as itching, burning, redness, and tearing. In contrast to oral glucocorticoids, there are significantly … Glucocorticoid Nasal Sprays