Alpha agonists used to treat rhinitis ______________.

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Nasal sprays used more than 3 days can make a stuffy and runny nose worse while orally used alpha agonists do not.They constrict blood vessels and reduce permeability,which decreases water efflux and swelling as well as rhinorrhea.They can cause an increase in blood pressure due to vasoconstriction.They are available over-the-counter but other drugs like corticosteroids,antihistamines or leukotriene antagonists can also be used.

Alpha Agonists Used to Treat Rhinitis ______________