Pharmacies are yanking cold medicines from shelves. So what are the options now?
Feeling stuffy and ready to reach for NyQuil, Benadryl, or Sudafed PE? Not so fast. The Food and Drug Administration has ...
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Nasal congestion on one side? You may have this condition
A deviated septum occurs when you have two different-sized nasal passageways which can cause one-sided congestion.
FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
An extensive review determined that the ingredient, oral phenylephrine, doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.
FDA seeks to remove ingredient from cold medicines after data shows it does not work
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking the first step to remove an ingredient in non-prescription cold medicines ...
NHS steam 'trick' clears congestion and cold symptoms in 10 minutes
The method can helps to relieve nose and throat congestion as well as clearing the nasal passages for easier breathing ...
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A Popular Decongestant Doesn’t Work. The FDA Is Finally Doing Something About It
Once removed, drugmakers will no longer be able to include phenylephrine in products for the temporary relief of nasal congestion. "It is the FDA’s role to ensure that drugs are safe and ...
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From Allergies to Asthma, These Conditions Can Trigger Nasal Polyps
Common symptoms include nasal congestion, reduced sense of smell, sinus pressure, and in severe cases, sleep disturbances due ...
FDA considers removing ineffective cold medicine ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in many ...
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Tezspire Reduces Nasal Congestion and Polyp Size in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Results from a phase 3 trial show that tezepelumab statistically significantly reduced the size of nasal polyps and congestion in CRSwNP.