• phx@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    For somebody with recurring allergies or some other chronic condition, yeah you can go through these a lot. You have to balance not taking them too often (which can make things worse) against potentially not being able to sleep properly at night

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      1 year ago

      I’m not a doctor, but wouldn’t someone with more than just a temporary need, get a prescription for something more long-term? Nasal decongestant is extremely effective.

      Eight+ packs a year, assuming everyone in her family is using them, is still likely in excess of what’s considered safe for long-term use. Many of those products are incredibly hard on the liver.

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        1 year ago

        Nasal decongestant is generally only supposed to be used for a few days in a row otherwise it can also start to cause damage (and one can have some type of dependency as well)