Impact of nasal occlusion on sexual dysfunction Review article

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Rafał Pawliczak
Alicja Długołęcka

Abstract

Actually, untreated allergic rhinitis can adversely affect the sexual life and may cause serious psychological problems. Moreover, some treatments utilized in allergy may also negatively influence sexual activity of our patients. Therefore, allergic rhinitis should be early diagnosed and treated with anti-histamines without sedative effects.

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Pawliczak , R., & Długołęcka, A. (2017). Impact of nasal occlusion on sexual dysfunction. Medycyna Faktow (J EBM), 10(3(36), 237-240. Retrieved from https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/jebm/article/view/2131
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