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How to get rid of an addiction to nasal drops?
Question
I have to take nasal drops (like Otrivin) 5-6 times a day during winters as my nose feels stuffed whenever I am in a cold environment, even when I do not have a running nose. Incidentally, I also have asthma, though not too serious. Is there any medicine to get rid of this addiction to nasal drops?
Expert Answer
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Dr Chandra M GulhatiJan 31, 2006
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi
New Delhi
Your condition is typical of the result of excessive use of nasal drops in the initial period. Many people go on using nasal drops, lead to a sort of dependence. Such use leads to rebound congestion in the nose. The only way now for you is to try to reduce the use gradually i.e. from 6 times to 5, then to 4, 3 etc.
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