Medics have warned of rising numbers of people becoming hooked on nasal decongestant sprays, which sometimes results in disturbing facial disfigurements. The sprays, available for less than £4 ...

Decongestant sprays shouldn't be used for more than a week - but those who don't realise can become trapped in a cycle of dependency. Georgia Hardacre (left) has been using nasal decongestant sprays ...

Decongestants reduce mucus production by making your blood vessels smaller. You can find them as a nasal spray or as an oral decongestant. Note that nasal spray decongestants like oxymetazoline ...

Rebound congestion can happen when decongestant nasal sprays are used for longer than seven days. Prolonged use irritates the inside of the nose, causing it to swell up and feel blocked - relieved ...

In some situations, nasal septum deviation can lead to eustachian tube dysfunction. Other doctors have reported that the muscles that control the opening and closing of the eustachian tube fail to ...

Sinus-related dizziness (described as lightheadedness, faintness, or loss of balance) is a fairly common problem experienced with sinus infections, allergies, or other issues like nasal polyps ... may ...

Allergy treatments primarily fall into three main categories: antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, and decongestants. They each work differently, many are available over-the-counter, but some ...

A tickle in the throat can have many causes, including sinusitis, dehydration, and inflammation. Treatment will depend on the cause. A doctor might recommend hot tea with lemon or throat lozenges ...

When spring or fall is in the air, so is pollen, the powdery plant substance that triggers seasonal allergies for tens of millions of Americans. But if you’re sneezing and your nose is running ...

Hay fever sufferers are bracing themselves for a "pollen bomb" that's expected to hit more than half of the UK this week, according to the latest predictions from the Met Office. A warning has ...

It’s bad enough you’re brushing your teeth all wrong — now it turns out you’ve also been abusing your nasal spray ... hooked on those fast-acting decongestant sprays.