Nasal Decongestant
New ingredient in cold medicines not as effective
October 02, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Decongestant Nasal Sprays: Beware of Addiction
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...prolonged use of these sprays -- known as topical nasal decongestants (TNDs) -- often leads to... Read more »
It's cold outside, so is this a cold or an allergy?
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert...for colds is time, some Tylenol and perhaps some nasal decongestant. If you have any questions,... Read more »
Three Allergy Medications That May Solve Your Runny Nose Problem
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...congestion may be reduced within 30 to 40 minutes. The nasal decongestant action has a faster... Read more »
Spray Your Way to Allergy Relief - An Alternative to Allergy Pills
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert...sprays, so that you treat your nasal allergies safely. Nasal decongestant sprays. These kinds... Read more »
Allergy Pills vs. Nasal Sprays
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health ExpertHi, I hope that everyone is doing ok with his or her spring-time allergies. Frequently I am asked... Read more »
Health Guide
Addiction to Nasal Sprays Can Be Dangerous
...because of their quick action, availability and presumed safety.But did you know prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants (TNDs) often leads to addiction?Case in Point: A 32-year-old male was... Read more »Ear barotrauma
...Barotrauma; Ear popping; Pressure-related ear pain; Eustachian tube dysfunction Prevention Nasal decongestants or antihistamines may be used before altitude changes. Try to avoid... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
...DecongestantsNasal-delivery decongestants are applied directly into the nasal passages with a spray, gel, drops, or vapors. Nasal decongestants come in long-acting or short-acting forms. The... Read more »Smell: impaired
... Common Causes Natural aging process Recent viral upper respiratory infection Nasal decongestants Lead poisoning Drugs (such as amphetamines, estrogen, naphazoline,... Read more »Sinusitis: Highlights
...pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14 years and younger should not use OTC cough and cold medicines.Nasal DecongestantsThe FDA has ruled that OTC nasal decongestants labels must not make any... Read more »Images
Medications
...tranylcypromine) narcotic blockers (e.g., naltrexone) nasal decongestants (e.g.,... Read more »
...bronchodilators (e.g., albuterol, isoproterenol) bupropion nasal decongestants... Read more »
...insulin) epinephrine fenoldopam methyldopa nasal decongestants (e.g., phenylephrine, ... Read more »
... guanadrel, guanethidine, reserpine) digoxin nasal decongestants (e.g., epinephrine,... Read more »
... guanadrel, guanethidine, reserpine) digoxin nasal decongestants (e.g., epinephrine,... Read more »
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