is afrin a stimulant,
Nasal congestion occurs when blood vessels and surrounding tissues of the nasal passageway become overwhelmed by excess fluid this creates a stuffy or plugged feeling in the nose which may make it difficult to breathe nasal congestion may be accompanied by a runny nose sneezing cough or headache afron oxamatazoline and flonase fluticasone propionate bridge nasal
Sprays that can provide a relief of symptoms related to nasal congestion afrin oximetazaline and flonase fluticasone propionate are each nasal sprays that can provide a relief of symptoms related to nasal congestion though they are both nasal sprays the mechanism by which they relieve congestion is very different what are the main differences between afrin and
Flonase the active ingredient in afrin oximetazaline is an alpha adrenergic agonist when used topically in nasal passages it is a vasoconstrictor this results in decreased fluid flow into the tissue and blood vessels of the nasal passageway as well as an opening of the airway afrin is effective in as little as 10 minutes and its effects may last up to 12 hours
Although it is a very effective decongestant there is evidence that it may cause rebound congestion when used for more than three days therefore long-term use is not recommended afron is available in various types of nasal spray solutions containing 0.05 percent oxymetazoline there are 15 milliliters and 30 milliliters package sizes available afron is available
Over the counter otc without a prescription afron is not indicated for children under six years of age as well as adults flonase fluticasone propionate is a corticosteroid when corticosteroids are applied topically in the nasal passages they exhibit antipruritic anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive properties corticosteroids induce peptides known as lipoportins
Which then decrease the formation and release of inflammatory mediators the effect of flonase builds over time after consistent use and therefore it may take several days or weeks to realize the full benefit of flonase flonase is available as a prescription and over-the-counter as a prescription it is a nasal spray bottle containing 120 sprays the over-the-counter
Version is available as 60 spray or 120 spray bottles flonase can be used in children 4 years of age or older as well as adults
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Is Afrin the same as Flonase By Dr Hazem Ragab
