Why Can Nasal Congestion Return Quickly After Decongestants Wear Off? A nasal decongestant may temporarily make a blocked nose feel significantly clearer. Once the medication wears off, however, congestion can return—sometimes within several hours. This does not always mean the medication caused the congestion. Often, it means the allergy, infection, inflammation, or structural problem responsibleRead more
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