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True regarding rhinitis medica mentosa is/are?

A
Caused by 132 - agonist sprays
B
Caused by coicosteroids spray
C
Spray itself can cause terbinate hyperophy
D
There is inferior terbinate hyperophy
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- D. There is inferior terbinate hyperophyIt is a condition characterized by nasal congestion that is triggered by the extended use of topical decongestants and ceain oral medications that constrict blood vessels in the lining of the nose: recreational use of intranasal cocaine malt also cause a similar condition.The classic Presentation is that the nasal mucous membranes appear "beefy-red," inflamed, and may show areas of punctate bleeding and scant mucus.The swelling of the nasal Passages caused by rebound congestion may eventually result in permanent turbinate hyperophy.ToPical intranasal coicosteroids aPPear to have beneft in rhinitis medicamentosa to control the inflammation caused by chronic vasoconstrictor use.

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