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rebound congestion

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rebound congestion,
swelling and congestion of the nasal mucosa that follows the vasodilator effects of decongestant medications.


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It is a rebound congestion that is caused by the overuse of topical nasal decongestants.
``If those are used more than three days, a person runs the risk of developing what they call rebound congestion so that the longer they use it, as the drug wears off, the congestion comes back with a vengeance,'' he said.
 
 
 
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