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Nasal decongestants are used by people when they get nasal allergies like catarrh and sinusitis. They are also used in common colds, hay fever and flu. A nasal decongestant aims to shrink the swollen blood vessels, the leading cause of congestion. Specific problems can arise from their consistent use. Some most commonly used nasal decongestants are • Oxymetazoline (Sinex, Vicks) • Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) • Pseudoephedrine Addiction is defined as the compulsive physiological need for a particular substance. Those substances develop tolerance, and their withdrawal results in apparent symptoms. But when we talk about nasal decongestants, they are not considered genuinely addictive because they do not cause physiological cravings to the person using them. Why Do People Get Addicted To Nasal Decongestants? Here are some reasons why people think they are getting addicted to nasal decongestants: • Rebound effect...