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Review
. 2009 May;266(5):623-5.
doi: 10.1007/s00405-008-0896-1. Epub 2008 Dec 19.

Rhinitis medicamentosa: what an otolaryngologist needs to know

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Rhinitis medicamentosa: what an otolaryngologist needs to know

Jayesh Doshi. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 May.

Abstract

Rhinitis medicamentosa (RM) is a drug induced non-allergic rhinitis associated with prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants. This review discusses the nasal mucosa microcirculation, basic pharmacology of topical decongestants and the theories of the pathophysiology of RM. Diagnostic problems are discussed in addition to the current opinion on how to treat RM.

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