Mokhatrish MM, Almatrafi SD, Aldrees TM, Aldriweesh TA, AlGhamdi FM, Al-Dosary AS, Alhumaydani NK, Aldakkan OZ, Alrudian N, Ali AH. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2024;17:1079-1090
https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S451835
Background: Rhinitis medicamentosa is a nonallergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by topical decongestants overuse. It mainly affects young and middle-aged adults. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes of pharmacists regarding the utilization of over-the-counter intranasal decongestants.
Methods: An online cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to January 2022. The target population of the study included pharmacists who work in community pharmacies in Saudi Arabia. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of having positive attitude towards controlling the use of decongestant.
Most prevalent symptoms of patients asking for NDs. |
Conclusion: The majority of pharmacists in Saudi Arabia demonstrated sufficient awareness and understanding on the adverse effects associated with the excessive use of NDs. Rhinitis medicamentosa can be avoided by appropriate measures, highlighting the importance of raising awareness about the excessive use of decongestants among healthcare professionals and patients alike.
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