Addiction to Nasal Decongestants Based on a- Adrenoceptor Agonists Case Series and Literature Review

Ana Fulga (), Andrei Zenovia (), Doriana Cristea Ene (), Constantin Stan (), Dorel Firescu () and Iuliu Fulga ()
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Ana Fulga: ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati
Andrei Zenovia: “Sf. Apostol Andrei” Emergency Clinical Hospital of Galati
Doriana Cristea Ene: ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati
Constantin Stan: ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati
Dorel Firescu: ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati
Iuliu Fulga: ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati

EuroEconomica, 2021, issue 2(40), 187-193

Abstract: Otorhinolaryngologists describe nasal obstruction as a common symptom, moreover a prolonged use of nasal decongestants based on a-adrenoceptor agonists lead to a vicious circle of addiction. This addiction is favoured by easy access to this variety of over-the-counter medications, which are often considered risk-free. The patient may experience a spectrum of mental disorders when deprived of the agent of his addiction, which can range from moderate discomfort to panic attacks or even hallucinations. In this article, we present an analysis of a series of cases of patients who chronically abuse nasal decongestants, and a review of the literature.

Keywords: “nasal decongestant”; “nasal obstruction”; “OTC”; “addiction”; “psychiatric disorders” (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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