The decongestant in your medicine cabinet might not work after all

Here’s what the science says about what helps with a stuffy nose, what doesn’t and how else to breathe easier.
Yahoo

What the FDA committee says about decongestant pills

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 agree, ...
The Baltimore Sun

Sharyl Attkisson: Why most decongestants don’t work, after years of FDA inaction

Tens of millions of Americans suffer from nasal and sinus congestion and turn to medicines you can buy on store shelves without a prescription. But it turns out they may be a big waste of money, ...
Chicago Tribune

FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?

WASHINGTON — Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, ...
RealClearScience

The Risks of Overusing Nasal Decongestant Sprays

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, ...
The Montana Standard

Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA experts say

WASHINGTON — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest ...
The Columbian

FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?

Decongestant pills containing phenylephrine are displayed for a photograph in Philadelphia on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Jonathan Poet) WASHINGTON (AP) — Changes are coming to the cold and cough ...