RHINITIS MEDICAMENTOSA: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS, AND CURRENT MANAGEMENTS STRATEGIES
Background: Rhinitis medicamentosa (RM) is a non-allergic condition caused by the prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants. Despite its prevalence, it remains frequently underdiagnosed in clinical practice. Objectives: This review synthesizes current
Monika Kałwak +10 more
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The recently published study by Lakatos et al. (2025) interviewed 20 individuals with rhinitis medicamentosa, and examined if nasal spray addiction existed by applying the components of addiction (i.e., looking for examples of salience, tolerance, mood ...
Mark D. Griffiths
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Acoustic Vibrational Therapy for the Treatment of Pediatric Rhinitis. [PDF]
Abstract Acoustic resonance therapy (ART), in which individually calibrated acoustic vibratory energy is delivered to the sinonasal cavities, has been shown to be safe and efficacious to reduce symptoms in adults with allergic and/or nonallergic rhinitis.
Khanwalkar AR +6 more
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Effect of Laser Posterior Nasal Neurolysis for the Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background To determine the safety and efficacy of laser ablation of the posterior nasal nerve (PNN) for the treatment of chronic rhinitis. Methods This study was a single‐center, prospective, single‐blinded, randomized sham‐controlled trial. Patients with a 24‐h reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS) ≧ 5, rhinorrhea ≧ 2, and congestion ≧
Liao JY +9 more
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ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NASAL DECONGESTANTS (REVIEW OF LITERATURE)
Nasal decongestants are ones of the most popular and widespread medicines due to high frequency of respiratory infections. But on the other hand they are characterized by significant abuse potential for users seeking such effects as euphoria ...
C. Левицька
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Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Laser Neurolysis of the Posterior Nasal Nerve in Patients With Chronic Rhinitis. [PDF]
Abstract Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of radiofrequency ablation of the intraturbinate segment of the posterior nasal nerve (RAPN) alone versus combined RAPN with CO₂ laser posterior nasal nerve neurolysis (RPN3) in patients with chronic rhinitis refractory to medical therapy. Study Design Retrospective cohort study.
Lin CC +5 more
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Treatment Regimen for Acute Viral Rhinitis in Patients with a History of Rhinitis Medicamentosa
Aims: The aim of this research is to study the efficacy of intranasal administration of 0.9% saline solution in patients with acute viral rhinitis and a history of Rhinitis medicamentosa.
Denis Mak Chi
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Topical decongestants in otorhinolaryngologist practice
The problem of long-term and uncontrolled use of decongestants remains one of the most relevant problems of modern otorhinolaryngology. To date vasoconstrictors are the most actively used drugs for the treatment of acute and chronic rhinitis, as well as ...
A. A. Krivopalov, P. A. Shamkina
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Intranasal drugs possibilities in the treatment of patients with rhinitis medicamentosa
Introduction. The article presents the physiology of nasal breathing, as well as the problem of nasal obstruction and the mechanisms of its development.
V. Svistushkin +4 more
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Incidence of rhinitis medicamentosa among patients using nasal decongestants
التهاب الأنف الدوائي ينتج عن الاستخدام الطويل الأمد للأدوية المزيلة للاحتقان ( أكثر من أسبوع ) ويظهر المرض على شكل انسداد الأنف , صداع مع رشح. ثلاثمائة مريض للفئة العمرية(10 – 50 سنة) درسوا في مستشفى تكريت التعليمي خلال فترة الدراسة التي استمرت 6 أشهر ...
عبدالرحمن حمادة صالح الجبوري
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