Originally Posted by
failedtaper 
One of the problems with Afrin is that if you use it for too long and too much, you get a "rebound" effect. Instead of fixing the congestion, it makes it worse. The effect seems to wear off if you stop using it for awhile. I don't think this is medical advice, just a thought about how the stuff works, and what happens with overuse.
I'm pretty sure you're safe on the "medical advice" here. Haha. We aren't talking about hardcore coke afrin, lol. Seriously though, you are right. If you use it for an extended period of time, once the afrin wears off, you will be stuffy again. Repeat, repeat.