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The FDA says that children under two should not be given any type of cold and flu that contains a decongestant or an antihistamine because of dangerous side effects. For children ages two to four ...
Believe it or not, “spicy foods actually work” when it comes to congestion, Brodner said. The burning sensation from spicy foods comes from a chemical called capsaicin, he said.
Decongestants and expectorants are both effective at treating different cold and allergy symptoms. Decongestants are a type of medicine that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy ...
Decongestants help open up nasal passages thus allowing for easier breathing. Indications and route of administration. Example of oxymetazoline nasal spray. Decongestants are mainly used in conditions like common cold, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. They provide temporary relief from symptoms of nasal congestion.
Decongestant nasal sprays containing oxymetazoline may provide relief, but these medications should not be used for more than the recommended period. Longer use may cause rebound sinusitis. [75] It is unclear if nasal irrigation, antihistamines, or decongestants work in children with acute sinusitis. [76]
According to a Cochrane review, a single oral dose of nasal decongestant in the common cold is modestly effective for the short-term relief of congestion in adults; however, data on the use of decongestants in children are insufficient. Therefore, decongestants are not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age with the common cold. [19]
A popular over-the-counter decongestant ingredient doesn’t actually work, according to advisors to the FDA. CVS plans to pull some products containing popular decongestant from shelves.
A decongestant, or nasal decongestant, is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. The active ingredient in most decongestants is either pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine (the latter of which has disputed effectiveness ).