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Nose full? How to get rid of your nasal spray addiction

How dangerous are nasal sprays and what can you do if you are addicted? Krone+ knows more.(Bild: theartofphoto - stock.adobe.com)

Sniffling, snotting and blowing your nose all around you. When their nose is blocked, sufferers turn to decongestant sprays. The problem? These nasal sprays are by no means harmless and can quickly become addictive. Krone+ reveals how you can beat your nasal spray addiction and also explains the so-called "stinky nose".

It is one of the three best-selling over-the-counter medicines in the world: nasal sprays that clear your nasal passages when you have a cold and allow you to breathe better and sleep at night. 70 million bottles are sold every year in Germany alone, with a few million more in Austria. Tens of thousands of people reach for the pharmacy bestseller every day - but not because they have a cold. Rather, they are addicted.