Oral decongestants differ from intranasal decongestants in that oral decongestants
1. are more effective at relieving severe congestion.
2. have more systemic effects.
3. can cause rebound congestion.
4. have high efficacy.
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Rationale 1: Oral decongestants are less effective at relieving severe congestion.
Rationale 2: Oral decongestants can have more systemic effects.
Rationale 3: Intranasal decongestants can cause rebound congestion after more than 5 days of use.
Rationale 4: Intranasal decongestants are higher in efficacy.
Global Rationale: Oral decongestants can have more systemic effects. Oral decongestants are less effective at relieving severe congestion. Intranasal decongestants can cause rebound congestion after more than 5 days of use. Intranasal decongestants are higher in efficacy.
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