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Dear Doctor: Can I alternate 2 brands of nasal spray and use them more than recommended 3 days?
Dear Doctor: Can I alternate 2 brands of nasal spray and use them more than recommended 3 days?
Dear Doctor: Can I alternate 2 brands of nasal spray and use them more than recommended 3 days?

Published on: 05/08/2025

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the body’s response to decongestants like these is to adjust the receptors so that the medication stops being as effective after a few days. Getty Images

DEAR DR ROACH: I have a cold. I use two brands of nasal spray for congestion, but both say not to use them for more than three days as they may cause “rebound” congestion. Can I alternate them for six days or three days each? One is oxymetazoline, and the other is phenylephrine. -- A.M.H.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/05/dear-doctor-can-i-alternate-2-brands-of-nasal-spray-and-use-them-more-than-recommended-3-days.html

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