Purpose of the Review <p>The purpose of this review is to discuss the causes, management, and treatment for drug-induced rhinitis and rhinitis medicamentosa. The focus of this review is to use historic and recent literature to establish a framework with which to counsel and treat patients with drug-induced rhinitis.</p> Recent Findings <p>Effective treatments for drug-induced rhinitis include stopping the offending medication and using alternative means to control residual or rebound congestion including intranasal steroids, oral steroids, and saline irrigations.</p> Summary <p>Drug-induced rhinitis may be caused by a variety of medications including anti-inflammatory medications, neurogenic medications, antihypertensives, and decongestants. Effective treatment involves both patient-centered counseling and medical management of symptoms. Surgical options for refractory cases can help control symptoms. Most patients have excellent outcomes.</p>

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Drug-Induced Rhinitis and Rhinitis Medicamentosa

  • Yixuan James Zheng,
  • Sandra Y. Lin,
  • Masayoshi Takashima,
  • Omar G. Ahmed

摘要

Purpose of the Review

The purpose of this review is to discuss the causes, management, and treatment for drug-induced rhinitis and rhinitis medicamentosa. The focus of this review is to use historic and recent literature to establish a framework with which to counsel and treat patients with drug-induced rhinitis.

Recent Findings

Effective treatments for drug-induced rhinitis include stopping the offending medication and using alternative means to control residual or rebound congestion including intranasal steroids, oral steroids, and saline irrigations.

Summary

Drug-induced rhinitis may be caused by a variety of medications including anti-inflammatory medications, neurogenic medications, antihypertensives, and decongestants. Effective treatment involves both patient-centered counseling and medical management of symptoms. Surgical options for refractory cases can help control symptoms. Most patients have excellent outcomes.