Nasal obstruction as a drug side effect

Ther Adv Respir Dis. 2011 Jun;5(3):175-82. doi: 10.1177/1753465811403348. Epub 2011 Apr 20.

Abstract

Nasal obstruction is a common symptom of various diseases, allergies, and structural deformities and a 'stuffy nose' is one of the most common reasons that patients seek a physician's aid. Drugs that affect the autonomic nervous system are also expected to have a vasoactive effect on the nose. Nasal obstruction in the absence of infectious rhinitis or allergic symptoms may be due to drug use. With the chronic use of a medication, nasal obstruction can change over time and can be underestimated. Very little is known about this topic and very few publications to date solely devoted to drug-induced rhinitis. To prevent complications, obvious nasal obstruction due to drug intake should be treated with appropriate medication(s) or surgical intervention(s).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autonomic Nervous System / drug effects
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions*
  • Humans
  • Nasal Obstruction / chemically induced*
  • Nasal Obstruction / physiopathology
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / administration & dosage
  • Rhinitis / chemically induced*
  • Rhinitis / physiopathology
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Preparations