With prolonged use of vasoconstrictor nasal drops, dependence may develop.
Otolaryngologist and plastic surgeon Ilyana Goncharova warned about this.
An expert told the publication “Lenta.ru” how to overcome addiction to nasal drops.
How to Stop Addiction to Nasal Drops
The otolaryngologist said that she advises her patients to use nasal drops for no longer than one or two days.
According to Goncharova, it is possible to get rid of addiction by gradually reducing the dosage.
You can also try to endure it for two or three days or switch to children's drops.
Another way is to put drops in only one nostril and gradually increase the interval between procedures.
In addition, you can use saline sprays that moisturize the mucous membrane, such as LinAnqua, Aquaphor, and Aquamaris.
In addition, there are hormonal sprays that are prescribed by a doctor.
They gradually reduce swelling of the nasal conchae. Such sprays should be used daily and for at least a month.
In particularly severe cases, it is necessary to resort to surgery, ” Goncharova added.
