Are you addicted to your nasal spray?

Your cold is long gone, but the need for your nasal spray lingers as without it, you simply can’t breathe. You’ve become too dependent on it! — dpa

Decongestant nasal sprays can save you from a restless night when a cold clogs up your nose, but pharmacists warn that this aid can be a slippery slope.

The leaflet that comes with it – if you read it – will tell you that a decongestant spray should not be used for longer than seven days in a row.