An FDA panel met and decided that the current data doesn’t support the recommendation of oral phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant. Now we wait for the FDA as a whole to take action. If they agree, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An FDA review found that oral phenylephrine is not effective in treating nasal congestion. The proposal is based ...

Next time you wake up with a stuffy nose and you head to the drugstore for an over-the-counter cold medication, you may want ...

Some versions can lead to dependence. Here’s what we know about the risks. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: Nasal sprays help with my seasonal allergies, ...

With cold and flu season in full swing, odds are you'll find yourself reaching for a medicine to relieve a stuffy nose. But what actually works? Last fall, a Food and Drug Administration advisory ...

DEAR DR ROACH: I have a cold. I use two brands of nasal spray for congestion, but both say not to use them for more than three days as they may cause “rebound” congestion. Can I alternate them for six ...