Do decongestants help?

Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE

Decongestants are medicines that are used to help reduce the symptoms of a blocked or stuffy nose. They may be helpful for congestion caused by various conditions. Most commonly, decongestants are used for a cold, sinusitis, hay fever, allergies and rhinitis. These medicines are available as nose drops or nasal sprays and also as tablets, capsules and syrup.

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