A man using nasal drops continuously for long period of time. What can be the possible adverse effect?
Correct Answer: Rhinitis Medicamentosa
Description: ANSWER: (D) Rhinitis MedicamentosaREF: Dhingra's ENT 4th edition page 146,160"Excessive use of nasal drops and sprays should be avoided because it may lead to rhinitis medicamentosa. It is treated by withdrawal of nasal drops, short course of systemic steroid therapy and in some cases, surgical reduction of turbinates, if they have become hypertrophied"
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