Decongestants offer temporary relief from discomfort, but a common ingredient was found to be ineffective. Here’s the lowdown and 8 products that do work. If your nose is stuffed, your head is ...

Nasal decongestant sprays are a popular remedy for relieving nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies and sinus infections. These sprays provide quick relief allowing for easier breathing. However, ...

Most decongestant sprays contain medications like oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, or phenylephrine. These drugs target adrenergic (adrenaline-sensitive) receptors in the blood vessels of the nasal ...

Rebound risks Withdrawal from nasal decongestant sprays can be a deeply uncomfortable experience for some. Common symptoms include headaches, nasal stuffiness, dryness and even anxiety.

Most decongestant sprays contain medications like oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, or phenylephrine. These drugs target adrenergic (adrenaline-sensitive) receptors in the blood vessels of the nasal ...

One expert in Norway estimated 700,000 people are overusing decongestant nasal sprays - that’s approximately 13% of the total population of 5.5 million. But in the UK, it’s impossible to know ...

Nasal decongestants, often used during cold and allergy seasons, can negatively impact brain health when used long-term or in high doses. Ingredients like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine ...

An FDA panel met and decided that the current data doesn’t support the recommendation of oral phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant. Now we wait for the FDA as a whole to take action. If they ...

Cold and flu season often means contending with a stuffy, blocked nose that is uncomfortable and irritating. In a desperate bid to be able to breathe again, many people turn to nasal decongestants ...

As mentioned, pseudoephedrine is effective as a nasal decongestant, but it comes with purchase restrictions. Phenylephrine nasal sprays may also offer more direct relief.

The US Food and Drug Administration says a common oral over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant is ineffective, and it’s proposing to remove it as an active ingredient. The agency’s proposed ...

Phenylephrine, found in products like Sudafed PE, Vicks DayQuil and Mucinex Sinus-Max, has been widely used as a nasal decongestant for decades.