Natural nasal decongestant sprays can help you breathe until you can see a doctor, or just so you can sleep through the night. Read on for the most popular options — and the ones MDs recommend most.

Oxymetazoline decongestant nasal sprays like Afrin should only be used for three days in a row. Here’s what happens if you don’t – or can’t – stop.

One of the most concerning side effects of overusing nasal sprays is a condition known as rebound congestion, or rhinitis medicamentosa (RM). This occurs when the nose becomes reliant on the spray to ...

If you're really stuffed up and need instant relief, you may want to try a nasal decongestant spray like Afrin or Vicks Sinex, Rubin says. These sprays shrink the blood vessels in your nasal passages.

Two types of nasal sprays are available over the counter — steroid sprays and decongestant sprays. Here's what doctors recommend from each category: Steroid sprays ...

A. Thank you for pointing out the difference between phenylephrine (PE) tablets and nasal sprays. The Food and Drug Administration recently acknowledged that the oral version of this decongestant ...

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Flonase, a product that uses the active ingredient fluticasone, is one of the most popular nasal sprays on the market. It offers 24-hour, non-drowsy relief all day and night. It's also formulated ...

Nasal decongestants. If you're really stuffed up and need instant relief, you may want to try a nasal decongestant spray like Afrin or Vicks Sinex, Rubin says.