Rhinitis medicamentosa is due to: (A) Nasal decongestants, (B) Steroids, (C) Surgery, (D) Antihistaminics
Answer is A. Rhinitis medicamentosa is due to the prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants like oxymetazoline and xylometazolineTreatment- Stoppage of the decongestants, topical and systemic steroids.Ref: Hazarika; 3rd ed; Pg 298