Stuffy or runny nose? Don’t bother using popular nasal decongestant: U.S. FDA

Phenylephrine, the main nasal decongestant ingredient in popular cold and allergy medications, doesn’t actually work in tablet form, according to advisers from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Katherine Ward explains why one Canadian doctor isn’t surprised by the findings, and the alternative methods to treat congestion.

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