Rhinostat
is a dosage titration system which allows
for gradual & comfortable withdrawal from decongestants while
maintaining nasal inspiratory airflow.
Rhinostat kits are
individually formulated for each rhinitis medicamentosa patient, depending upon the active
compound in the decongestant nasal spray the patient is currently addicted
to. Rhinostat provides the user with an apparatus that allows
them to progressively reduce the concentration of the active compound
in their decongestant. Depending upon the particular brand or
type of spray, this will either be:
|
Type |
Frequency |
|
Oxymetazoline hcl |
Most Common (USA) |
|
Phenylepherine hcl |
Second Most Common
(USA) |
|
Xylometazoline hcl |
Most Common
(Europe, Canada, Australia) |
|
Naphazoline hcl |
Rare (USA)
More Common in Asia |
What does the Rhinostat apparatus consist
of?
The Rhinostat apparatus is comprised of two
bottles. The first bottle (dispenser bottle) contains a
decongestant nasal spray formulation identical to the user's current
decongestant spray (based upon one of the compounds listed above).
The Rhinostat diluent solution
(second bottle) is
identical to the decongestant nasal spray formulation, without the
active ingredient (vehicle placebo).
The Rhinostat apparatus allows these two solutions to be precisely
combined, thereby giving the user control of the dosage strength.
The target rate of reduction (dosage titration) is 15% per day.
The Rhinostat method is
most effective for those patients who have no other underlying medical
or physiologic conditions contributing to their rebound congestion (such as
allergies or a deviated septum.) Patients who do have allergies
concomitant to rhinitis medicamentosa should consider discussing
with their physicians the use of intranasal
steroids along with Rhinostat.
What is the benefit of gradual
reduction vs. abrupt cessation of the decongestants?
Gradual and precise dosage titration preserves
normal nasal inspiratory flow as decongestants are withdrawn.
Patients not weaned gradually will experience a four to seven day
period of discomfort and congestion. An abrupt cessation of
decongestants in patients with rhinitis medicamentosa induces marked
nasal blockage because of rebound congestion. The pronounced nasal
obstruction is hard to endure and therefore patients often start
using the decongestants again after only a few days of withdrawal.
This is why the treatment of rhinitis medicamentosa often fails:
1
Fluticasone propionate nasal
spray is more effective and has a faster onset of action than
placebo in treatment of rhinitis medicamentosa. H Hallen, J. Enerdal
and P. Graf.
Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 1997, Volume 27, pages 552-558
Mechanism Of Action:
The severity of the
rebound congestion in the nasal mucosa is
proportional to the strength of the dosage and the frequency of usage.
The progressively reduced strength doses that the Rhinostat System delivers,
provokes a gradually diminished rebound reaction. The patency of
the nasal airway is maintained as the rebound congestion is
effectively controlled .
Rhinomanometric
measurement shows that nasal airflow remains near normal when the
decongestant is withdrawn using Rhinostat's gradual method.
Eventually, the urgent need to use the decongestant completely
subsides.
Rhinostat is not
"Alternative Medicine." It is not a homeopathic or herbal therapy. It does not contain any drugs, compounds or other
ingredients which are not already found in the nasal spray the user is
currently addicted to.
What Rhinostat Users
Experience:
Persons addicted to Afrin or other nasal spray who
use the Rhinostat System substitute the Rhinostat dispenser bottle for
their regular bottle of nasal spray. The Rhinostat Dispenser bottle
contains a formulation identical to the decongestant nasal spray
the patient is currently addicted to. Users experience the same decongestant effect when using
Rhinostat as they would using their regular brand of decongestant.
Once
each day, the Rhinostat dispenser bottle is "cycled" and the
strength of the nasal spray is reduced by approximately 15%. It
generally takes between 17 and 42 days to withdraw using this method.
If the Rhinostat Kit
fails to end the patient's addiction, it may be returned for a prompt
refund of the purchase price. Generally, this is an indication
that there may be other contributing causes of the patient's
congestion. In such cases, we suggest that the
patient return to their physician to consider other medical and/or
surgical options for the treatment of rhinitis medicamentosa.
If a second kit is needed for another attempt, Rhinostat will provide
the additional kit - free of charge.
Because Rhinostat
maintains normal nasal inspiratory flow, we believe that
Rhinostat represents the best first course of therapy and can spare
many patients the cost, discomfort and side effects associated with
other more invasive protocols. This is particularly true in the
vast majority of rhinitis medicamentosa patients who have no other
underlying medical or physiologic problems and have simply become
addicted to Afrin or other decongestant nasal sprays.
Our
Common Questions page contains additional information for your
review.
Can I Just
"Water Down" My Own Nasal Spray?
Over-the-counter
saline nasal sprays contain preservatives (typically benzylkonium
chloride) which has been shown to worsen the congestion associated
with Rhinitis Medicamentosa. The Rhinostat diluent solution is
free of these problematic preservatives, which makes the withdrawal
process more comfortable for the patient.
In
addition, the very precise titration the Rhinostat Apparatus allows
for is extremely difficult to replicate. Precise dosage
titration will maximize airflow and reduce rebound swelling as the
withdrawal process progresses.
17. Is It Safe To
Order From Rhinostat?
Rhinostat has
been helping people overcome their addiction to decongestant nasal
sprays since 1999. Our method is safe, effective and guaranteed.
If we are unable to help you achieve your goal of withdrawing from the
decongestant sprays, you may return your kit to Rhinostat for a
cheerful refund.
Rhinostat is a
member of the Connecticut Better Business Bureau. You may click
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