Decongestants
Decongestants can help relieve a stopped-up nose caused by a cold or the flu (influenza), sinusitis or allergies. Decongestants work by narrowing blood vessels in the lining of the nose. This reduces how much blood flows through the area so that swollen tissue inside the nose shrinks and air can pass through more easily. We do not recommend decongestants in children younger than age 6 years.
Variants
- Decongestant
