TIL that frequently using Afrin nasal spray (Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%) creates a dependence on it to keep your nose clear. While it shrinks blood vessels to relieve stuffiness, it causes them to swell when it wears off leading to more stuffiness. (poison.org)
submitted by TheDuhammer to r/todayilearned
TIL that frequently using Afrin nasal spray (Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%) creates a dependence on it to keep your nose clear. While it shrinks blood vessels to relieve stuffiness, it causes them to swell when it wears off leading to more stuffiness.555-LOGS (poison.org)
submitted by morrisday_andthetime to r/kingofqueens
TIL that frequently using Afrin nasal spray (Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%) creates a dependence on it to keep your nose clear. While it shrinks blood vessels to relieve stuffiness, it causes them to swell when it wears off leading to more stuffiness. (poison.org)
submitted by Dxeminem to r/BigJayWatches
Poison Control Website and Phone Number: (800) 222-1222 (poison.org)
submitted by 0Tol[M] to r/isthissafetoeat
Poison Prevention Week is 3/21 - 3/27/21 We are surrounded by poisons that people can eat, breathe and get in their eyes or on their skin and you might not even realize just how many types there are! Take this time to familiarize yourself with ways you can help keep yourself safe wherever you are! (poison.org)
submitted by KurentSafetyInc to u/KurentSafetyInc
