Decongestants

Decongestants shrink dilated blood vessels in the nose, which should provide relief for that stuffed-up feeling, says Elizabeth Funderbunk, a spokeswoman for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.

No cure in sight for fighting the common cold 2011

Decongestants: These ease congesting by shrinking blood vessels and decreasing blood flow to the sinus passages, which allows mucus to flow more freely.

Docs: Early treatment combats allergies best 2011

Decongestants shrink dilated blood vessels in the nose, which should provide relief for that stuffed-up feeling, says Elizabeth Funderbunk, a spokeswoman for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association.

The cure for the common cold? There is none 2011

Decongestants: These ease congesting by shrinking blood vessels and decreasing blood flow to the sinus passages, which allows mucus to flow more freely.

Docs: Early treatment combats allergies best 2011

Decongestants: Pills and nasal sprays typically work by blocking the effects of histamine on nasal passages, and often can help ease nasal congestion, but their effects are only temporary.

Dr. Andrew Weil: Easing Sneezing, Naturally 2010

Decongestants help relieve the stuffiness and can be paired with anti-histamines.

Nasal Allergies 2008

Decongestants release stuffiness, but may raise blood pressure and cause insomnia.

CNN Transcript Mar 15, 2008 2008

Decongestants can raise the blood pressure and elevate the heart rate.

Colds, Flu and Prevention. 2007

Decongestants dry up milk supply, because, uh, THAT'S WHAT THEY DO.

A booby blog 2006

Decongestants dry up milk supply, because, uh, THAT'S WHAT THEY DO.

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