Decongestants with the same brand name may contain two different active ingredients. And, by nearly every account, one of them doesn’t work.

Some OTC decongestants contain pseudoephedrine, a drug that works by constricting the blood vessels to reduce nasal swelling. But with those blood vessels narrowed, blood pressure increases. For ...

Nasal decongestants, often used during cold and allergy seasons, can negatively impact brain health when used long-term or in high doses. Ingredients like pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine constrict ...

NBC News asked experts what they would recommend instead to ease nasal congestion now that oral phenylephrine has been deemed ineffective.

Nasal decongestant sprays like Afrin or those that contain phenylephrine can also offer relief, Dr. Dykewicz said — but you shouldn’t use them for longer than three to five days.

Decongestants Cardiologist at Memorial Hermann Katy, Dr. Wafi Momin says decongestants like Sudafed can raise your blood pressure by constricting blood vessels.

I recently took a generic 12-hour, maximum-strength nasal decongestant to manage typical sinus pressure and congestion. Within an hour of taking the medication, I noticed a dull and consistent ...

Some OTC decongestants contain pseudoephedrine, a drug that works by constricting the blood vessels to reduce nasal swelling. But with those blood vessels narrowed, blood pressure increases. For ...

Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say If the FDA follows through on the panel’s recommendations, it would mean many popular decongestants would be ...