Does this medicine cause nasal block? | Dr Vignesh Gokul

Rhinitis Medicamentosa: Why Nasal Sprays Stop Working | Dr. Vignesh Gokul (ENT Specialist)
📹 Video Duration: 6:00 minutes

🔍 Been using nasal sprays like Otrivin or Nasivion for years? And now they don’t seem to work anymore? You could be dealing with a condition called Rhinitis Medicamentosa. In this video, Dr. Vignesh Gokul, ENT Specialist, explains how overusing decongestant sprays damages your nose and what you can do to reverse it.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ What is Rhinitis Medicamentosa?
✔️ Why nasal decongestants lose effect over time
✔️ How nasal structures like turbinates get damaged
✔️ What happens when the nose becomes resistant to sprays
✔️ The danger of long-term use of Otrivin/Nasivion
✔️ Better alternatives: steroid nasal sprays & tapering plans
✔️ When surgery becomes necessary

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Patient story: Why nasal sprays stop working
01:00 – How decongestants shrink nasal turbinates
02:00 – Why repeated use causes “rebound congestion”
03:15 – What happens inside the nose: blood flow, ischemia & damage
04:30 – How to stop the spray cycle and start healing
05:15 – Role of steroid nasal sprays and when surgery is needed

📌 Key Takeaways:

Rhinitis Medicamentosa is a condition where overuse of decongestant sprays damages nasal tissues, leading to chronic congestion.

Common brands like Otrivin and Nasivion give instant relief, but should not be used beyond 5 days.

Long-term use leads to rebound swelling, making you depend on the spray for breathing.

The underlying problem is reduced blood flow and oxygen damage to nasal structures.

Steroid nasal sprays are a safer long-term option, but may require gradual tapering and ENT guidance.

In severe cases, surgery may be needed to repair the damaged nasal tissues.

💬 Have you been using nasal sprays for too long? Share your experience or questions in the comments!

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📢 Medical Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Always consult your ENT specialist before starting or stopping any medication.

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