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Can Sinus Medication Cause High BP?
Question: I have been forced to use of lot or nasal spray to fight a recent sinus condition. my blood pressure has increased simultaneously. Is the sinus medication responsible?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these nasal drops contain a substance which causes vessel constriction (oxymetazoline).
For this reason, if used in large quantities, it can be absorbed in the blood and cause a raise in blood pressure values.
From the other hand, you should know that these nasal drops should not be used for a long time (more than a week), because they may irritate the nasal mucosa, causing the opposite (nasal congestion) and exacerbate the situation.
In this regard, I would recommend using concentrated saline, which can be used for longer time, without irritating the nasal mucosa.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these nasal drops contain a substance which causes vessel constriction (oxymetazoline).
For this reason, if used in large quantities, it can be absorbed in the blood and cause a raise in blood pressure values.
From the other hand, you should know that these nasal drops should not be used for a long time (more than a week), because they may irritate the nasal mucosa, causing the opposite (nasal congestion) and exacerbate the situation.
In this regard, I would recommend using concentrated saline, which can be used for longer time, without irritating the nasal mucosa.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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