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2. Oxymetazoline - Wikipedia

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   Oxymetazoline, sold under the brand name Afrin among others, is a topical decongestant and vasoconstrictor medication. It is available over-the-counter as a nasal spray to treat nasal congestion and nosebleeds, as eye drops to treat eye redness due to minor irritation, and (in the United States) as a prescription topical cream to treat persistent facial redness due to rosacea in adults.

3. Rhinitis medicamentosa - Wikipedia

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   Rhinitis medicamentosa (or RM, also known as rebound congestion) is a condition of rebound nasal congestion suspected to be brought on by extended use of topical decongestants (e.g., oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline, and naphazoline nasal sprays) and certain oral medications (e.g., sympathomimetic amines and various 2-imidazolines) that constrict blood vessels in the lining of the ...

4. Nasal spray - Wikipedia

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   Nasal sprays are used to deliver medications locally in the nasal cavities or systemically. They are used locally for conditions such as nasal congestion and allergic rhinitis . In some situations, the nasal delivery route is preferred for systemic therapy because it provides an agreeable alternative to injection or pills.

5. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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   By loosening up the mucus, expectorants make your cough more productive—making it easier for you to cough up mucus effectively and clear your chest congestion. If you are experiencing nasal ...

6. It's Not in Your Head: Doctors Say Allergy Season Is Getting ...

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   This nasal corticosteroid contains the active ingredient triamcinolone to relieve nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose and itchy nose. ... decongestant nasal sprays, such as Afrin, Dr. Strauss ...

7. FDA Wants To Pull Popular OTC Decongestant Used For Common ...

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   On Thursday, the FDA proposed removing oral phenylephrine from the list of approved active ingredients for over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestants, citing concerns over its effectiveness. After ...