The investigators wish to evaluate the onset of tolerance to nasal decongestants like oxymetazoline (available over the counter) and the mechanism of tolerance particularly with differential effects on alpha 1 and alpha 2 adrenoreceptors on the nose. The investigators will 'tease' out by using an alpha 1 blocker called Prazosin. The investigators hypothesize that alpha 1 receptors mediate arterial constriction and this will be captured by measuring nasal blood flow. The investigators also hypothesize that alpha 2 receptors mediate venous sinusoid constriction and this the investigators will capture by airflow parameters like Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow, Rhinomanometry, Oscillometric indices etc.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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The primary endpoint will be the difference in peak PNIF response to incremental doses of Oxymetazoline [i.e. as a dose response]
Timeframe: 1 hour