Relieving Rhinitis Effectively with Vasoconstrictor Nose Spray

Some sure signs that you are suffering from rhinitis is when your nose is itchy, it is runny and stuffy, and you sneeze a lot. Rhinitis often afflicts people during a bout with the common cold. It can also smite people when substances that cause allergy, such as pollen, abound. When rhinitis attacks, the blood vessels and tissues of the nasal courses are inflamed.

I am one of those who easily fall victim to rhinitis, and my immediate solution is to reach for one of those nose sprays - a vasoconstrictor nose spray, to be specific. A vasoconstrictor nose spray is an over-the-counter medication which can effectively counter the vexing effects of rhinitis. It can lighten the condition fast although for a limited time only.

There is one thing you have to be aware of though when using a vasoconstrictor nose spray: you must not use it for more than three consecutive days. If you do, it may cause your nasal passages to be even more clogged. This is because if you overextend the use of this spray, the tissues in your nose will rely on it the more to prevent the blood vessels from swelling. The moment you decide to discontinue using the spray, you are likely to suffer from a reaction which medical experts term as "rebound congestion," which means that the blood vessels in your nose distend even worse and your nose becomes clogged anew.

Vasoconstrictor sprays are proven to relieve rhinitis a lot quicker than those medications taken orally. Besides, oral decongestants are known to cause side effects such as dryness of the mouth and insomnia, or even an increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure in some people. Vasoconstrictor nose sprays have very few of these side effects.

An ingredient I always look for in an over-the-counter vasoconstrictor spray is phenylephrine. I find this element effective in easing my rhinitis. Two other ingredients that are known to be as efficient are oxymetazoline and xylometazoline. Always look for any of these three ingredients when purchasing your over-the-counter vasoconstrictor nose spray.

Of course, there are other choices or ways to alleviate your rhinitis. An easy one is the old, tested way of steam inhalation, done for about ten minutes at least twice a day, which can help in easing symptoms of rhinitis. Another choice you have is a saline spray which is also available over-the-counter. This non-medicated spray restores the moistures in nasal layers that are lost due to indoor heat. A nasal gel lubricant works in much the same way.

If you are in search of a long-term solution to your allergic rhinitis, a prescription spray - such as a corticosteroid nasal spray - may be just what you're looking for. However, this type of spray is known to have side effects, such as headache, nausea, and nosebleeds. Your doctor will advise you on the correct and safe way of using it. [Read the Original Article]