Recent news on Decongestants

Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use Summary of Positive ...  -  25 May 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),The active substances of Aerinaze are desloratadine an antihistamine-H1 antagonist (R06AX27) and pseudoephedrine sulphate, a Nasal decongestants for

The best way to avoid allergy symptoms is to avoid their sources  -  May 21, 2007
Fort Worth Star Telegram,Decongestants and antihistamines are often helpful, but avoiding your environment during allergy season is next to impossible, unless you move out of town.

Study reveals large volume nasal irrigation can help in solving a ...  -  May 4, 2007
Carolina Newswire (press release),Most divers use pre-dive decongestants (in oral, spray or drops form) to help equalize pressure in their middle ears and sinuses.

Understanding Sinusitis  -  May 24, 2007
DentalPlans.com,Mild cases of sinusitis can be treated at home with over the counter decongestants, keeping air moist with a humidifier (especially in the bedroom) and

Cold or allergy? Learn the difference  -  May 14, 2007
White Plains Journal News,Treatment: Besides trying to avoid the cause of the allergy, may include immunity-building shots, antihistamines, decongestants and anti-inflammatory

Perspective: Alternative Spring Break Leaves Long Lasting Memories ...  -  May 12, 2007
Howard University The Hilltop (subscription),I now have to have regular breathing treatments, take steroids, antibiotics, inhalers and decongestants. Prior to the trip, I had no health problems and was

Right medications essential for allergy control  -  May 11, 2007
News-Medical.net,Oral decongestants like pseudoephedrine target stuffy noses. Prescription antihistamines are generally less sedating than over-the-counter options and won't

Child cold remedies may be useless, experts say  -  Apr 28, 2007
Sauk Valley Newspapers,Pseudoephedrine and other decongestants can make kids jumpy and anxious, and antihistamines can make them dehydrated and sleepy, for example.

Flu remedies could be restricted amid crystal meth fears  -  Apr 25, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,The government's medicines watchdog is considering making medicines containing certain decongestants prescription only, because police warn they are being

Allergy Relief Harder To Come By With New Drugs  -  May 8, 2007
CBS 5,But do they work as well as the traditional decongestants? "Not nearly as effective orally," Hightower said. "Very good topically but not orally."

Got Allergies? Don't Get Mad - Get HOT  -  May 4, 2007
FitSugar.com,Allergies affect people differently, so if you get a stuffy nose, congestion in your sinuses and fluid in your lungs, you could take decongestants,

Cope with your allergies  -  Apr 29, 2007
Asbury Park Press,Talk with your doctor about whether you need allergy shots, antihistamines, decongestants or other prescription or nonprescription medicines, and take them

Crystal meth fear may hit cold medicines  -  Apr 25, 2007
Reuters.uk,Government medical advisors have recommended decongestants containing the chemicals ephedrine and pseudoephedrine should become available on prescription

Treating children without medicines  -  Apr 26, 2007
TheNewsTribune.com (subscription),In older children use decongestants sparingly. A fever: Acetaminophen or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen.

Popular flu remedies 'used to create Class A drug crystal meth'  -  Apr 26, 2007
Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),Caroline Flint, the health minister, said police were becoming increasingly concerned that pseudoephedrine and ephedrine - decongestants found in many

Flu remedies in 'crystal meth' fear  -  Apr 25, 2007
Channel 4 News,Ministers are considering making some over-the-counter flu remedies prescription-only amid mounting police concern that decongestants in them are being used

Cold or flu?  -  May 22, 2007
Health24.com,Aspirin, paracetamol or ibuprofen may help to relieve fever, muscle aches and headache, while decongestants may help to treat nasal congestion.

Medication and your mouth  -  May 20, 2007
Jamaica Gleaner,...anti-diarrhoeals, anti-histamines, anti-psychotic drugs, decongestants, diuretics, muscle relaxants, oral inhalants for asthma and tranquillisers.

Drugstores face scrutiny in race for clinics  -  May 20, 2007
Chicago Tribune,The couple were able to pick up the antibiotics and decongestants that were prescribed only steps from the small private office where they were examined.

Allergies make spring miserable for many  -  May 20, 2007
Inside Bay Area,Decongestants, which narrow blood vessels, are also taken to clear nasal passages. Josa said he may prescribe a cortisone nasal spray for stubborn cases.

’Tis the sneezin’  -  May 1, 2007
The Herald-Times (subscription),McCormack said another drawback to decongestants is that unlike antihistamines, decongestants treat congestion rather than prevent it.

Dropping In on Eye Allergy Relief  -  Apr 30, 2007
FOX NewsMost eye allergy medications contain antihistamines, decongestants, and mast cell stabilizers, the same types of active ingredients seen in general allergy

Which prescription drugs could create a deadly combination?  -  May 19, 2007
abc13.com,Other over-the-counter meds to watch out for -- decongestants which can cancel out blood pressure medicines. "with the decongestant type drugs,

Super-high pollen count bugs even those without allergies  -  May 17, 2007
New Haven Register (subscription),Decongestants might also help. If those don’t work you may need prescription antihistamines, nasal spray and eye drops. And hope that rain comes to wash out

Drug industry launches warnings on cough medicine  -  May 14, 2007
The Hill,...of nonprescription decongestants containing pseudoephedrine, such as Sudafed. The legislation came amid media and law enforcement reports that the drug was

Simple changes may keep prostate working properly  -  May 13, 2007
commercialappeal.com (subscription),They can change toilet habits and exercise to retrain their bladder to control symptoms. Some decongestants taken for cold symptoms can make BPH worse.

A chronic cold can lead to serious complications  -  May 13, 2007
Earthtimes.orgDepending on the degree of the infection, decongestants such as ear and nose drops or antibiotics may have to be prescribed, according to Deeg who works as

A lot more than love is in the air this spring  -  May 13, 2007
Winston-Salem Journal (subscription),Doctors also prescribe over-the-counter and prescription antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays and eye drops. Fontana-Penn said to avoid using some

Doctor Says Neti Pot Relieves Florida Allergies  -  May 9, 2007
WESH.com,..."I immediately started a lot of antihistamines and decongestants, but once I stared focusing on singing, it became a real issue, because I was so dried out,

Allergy Sufferers Find Relief In Simple Solution  -  May 9, 2007
Boston Channel.com,..."I immediately started a lot of antihistamines and decongestants. But once I stared focusing on singing, it became a real issue, because I was so dried out.

The season for sneezin'  -  May 9, 2007
Rockford Register Star,A: Pharmacist Ben Blitzblaw of Nihan and Martin in Rockford said most decongestants are behind the counter because they can be used to make methamphetamines

Beyond 'roid rage  -  May 9, 2007
AZ Central.com,It's true that drugs such as pseudoephedrine - the stuff sold in over-the-counter decongestants - are on the list of banned substances.

When Allergy Symptoms Bloom, Find the Right Medication  -  May 9, 2007
Newswise (press release)Oral decongestants like pseudoephedrine target stuffy noses. Prescription antihistamines are generally less sedating than over-the-counter options and won’t

Have Allergies? Try Neti Potting  -  May 8, 2007
WPBF,..."I immediately started a lot of antihistamines and decongestants. But once I stared focusing on singing, it became a real issue. Because I was so dried out,

Recommendations for Treating Asthma in Pregnancy  -  May 8, 2007
Medscape (subscription)Oral decongestants should be avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy because of an increased risk for gastroschisis. Asthma symptoms may improve,

Clearing Your Home, And Your Nose, Of Allergens  -  May 8, 2007
WCCO,Some people have stuffy noses as a result of allergies, so you should look for drugs labeled as decongestants. Allergy shots are growing in popularity

Antibiotic under review amid safety warnings  -  May 7, 2007
Canada.com,The woman had been taking antihistamines, decongestants and hormones as well. The drug company declined to discuss the case, which it reported to Health

Crystal meth: coming to a town near you  -  May 6, 2007
Times Online,There is increasing concern that pseudoephedrine and ephedrine – found in over-the-counter decongestants – is being extracted to make the drug

Astronaut Wally Schirra Crosses Final Frontier  -  May 4, 2007
InformationWeek,He also did commercials for Actifed after he and other astronauts popped decongestants to make sure their eardrums didn't burst as they returned from orbit

Wally Schirra, 84, early astronaut, dies  -  May 4, 2007
International Herald Tribune,They took decongestants and returned without bursting their eardrums, as NASA had feared might happen. Schirra's death leaves former Senator John Glenn Jr.

US PSYCH: Depression Remission Rates Remain Low, But There's Hope  -  26 Apr 2007
Psychiatric Times,...hypertensive effects with tyramine intake from cheese and other foods and with concomitant use of over-the-counter decongestants, were a major problem.

Flu remedies could be restricted amid crystal meth fears  -  Apr 25, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,The government's medicines watchdog is considering making medicines containing certain decongestants prescription only, because police warn they are being

Mixing certain allergy medications with other medicines can have ...  -  Apr 24, 2007
News-Medical.net,Some patients with high blood pressure may experience problems due to the decongestants included in many allergy products. Decongestants can raise blood

Dose of caution  -  Apr 24, 2007
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),Pseudoephedrine and other decongestants can make kids jumpy and anxious, and antihistamines can make them dehydrated and sleepy, for example.

Achoo! snuurf ... uuugh ... Ah, spring!  -  Apr 24, 2007
Dallas Morning News (subscription),In pills, you have two OTC weapons from which to choose – antihistamines and decongestants – and you need to know the difference.

How To Treat Without Medications  -  Apr 24, 2007
Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription),In older children use decongestants sparingly. A fever: Acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen.

Allergies bring itch for strong decongestants  -  Apr 6, 2007
Bradenton Herald,But the standard decongestants such as Sudafed, Actifed and other products with the "ed" suffix don't seem to be working, customers are saying.

Antihistamines or Decongestants: Which Does What?  -  Apr 4, 2007
FitSugar.com,Decongestants work by narrowing the blood vessels in the lining of your nose. This reduces how much blood flows through the area so that swollen tissue

Sniffing out decongestants  -  Apr 2, 2007
Contra Costa Times,..."The new decongestants are crap," says Wilson-Ripsom, of Oakland. "They're appallingly ineffective." Indeed, with the cold, allergy and flu season under

New Treatment for Scuba Divers' Middle Ear "Squeeze"  -  Apr 16, 2007
ScienceBlogsHowever, Dr. Colvard's study has shown that nasal irrigation helped divers achieve middle ear equalization and reduced their reliance on decongestants.

April 16: Do You Think I'm Making Meth?  -  Apr 16, 2007
Tyler Morning Telegraph,I would like to protest the law that restricts the purchase of over-the-counter decongestants. It is my understanding I can only purchase one box of 15

To Your Health: Children's Allergies: Seasonal and Beyond  -  Apr 11, 2007
Maryland Gazette,Most seasonal allergies can be treated with antihistamines and decongestants. But, talk to your child's pediatrician about a treatment plan that is safe for

Allergy sufferers get little sympathy  -  Apr 22, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Nonprescription oral decongestants like pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) have moved behind the counter at the drugstore. They can help relieve stuffiness.

What's Going Around: Hay Fever  -  Apr 15, 2007
WISC,Doctors recommend anyone suffering from hay fever use antihistamines, decongestants, drops and nasal sprays to combat symptoms.

Southerners could lessen risks of suffering strokes  -  Apr 22, 2007
commercialappeal.com (subscription),Medications, such as hormone drugs, birth control pills, diet pills and decongestants, can create a higher stroke risk. People with an irregular heartbeat

Happy News: The Wicked Winds Of Spring  -  Mar 28, 2007
Sin Chew Daily,Sinus pressure, nasal congestion--decongestants such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) or phenylephrine. Most decongestants cause a behaviour I have named "The

Managing Migraines  -  Apr 14, 2007
PRESS TV,Antihistamines, decongestants, blood pressure medications, oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, and prescription pain medications are certain

Taking a proactive stance important in controlling high blood pressure  -  Apr 13, 2007
Citizens Voice,...of the adrenal glands, heart defects, birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers and some prescription drugs.

Allergy Prevention  -  Apr 2, 2007
NewsChannel 9 WSYR,Decongestants can also help but the decongestant nasal sprays are good for the short-term. If you can't use decongestants, because of heart or thyroid

Allergy sufferers have wide range of options  -  Mar 30, 2007
Dayton Daily News (subscription),..."People should use the steroid nasal sprays before they use decongestants," said Dr. Dawn Zacharias, of the Allergy & Asthma Centre of Dayton.

All about spring allergies: why we get them, and how to cope  -  Mar 28, 2007
Circle (subscription),Decongestants are also a common treatment, for those with a runny nose. These are available in pill form, or as nasal spray. However, nasal spray should not

UFO survey records 736 sightings across Canada  -  Apr 10, 2007
Orillia Packet & Times,..."It's true, we don't have as many aliens on TV as we used to - they used to be on commercials selling us everything from Pepsi to decongestants," says Chris

Over the Counter Cold Medicines Toned Down  -  Apr 8, 2007
KCBS,Pseudoephedrine is the active ingredient in decongestants like Sudafed, but can easily be converted into methamphetamine.

Student Health Center rules  -  Apr 4, 2007
The University of Alabama Crimson White,Seven different decongestants, fever suppressants and antibiotics will do that to you, I guess. So I just don't get why everyone complains about the Health

In brief: Spring allergies expected to worsen  -  Apr 3, 2007
News Record,Medical treatment for allergies can include antihistamines, decongestants and prescription nasal corticosteroids. Immunotherapy, or allergy shots,

Neck Surgeons Using Balloon Catheter Device In Minimally Invasive ...  -  Apr 24, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,Patients are treated with antibiotics, decongestants or steroid-containing nasal sprays, but about a quarter of them do not respond to these treatments.

Health Experts Warn About Over-The-Counter Allergy Medications  -  Mar 30, 2007
WMDT,These don't usually have the same side effects. Experts warn if you use nasal decongestants, they are only recommended for short term use.

Personal Health Weight-Loss Drugs: Hoopla and Hype  -  Apr 24, 2007
New York Times,Meridia should not be used by people with cardiac risk factors and those who use bronchodilators, take decongestants or use MAO inhibitors or SSRI’s for

Spring Pollen Brings on Allergies  -  Mar 27, 2007
WNDU-TV,Sorting out the various prescription and over-the-counter antihistamines, decongestants and nose sprays can be overwhelming.

Allergy Season Worse Than Normal  -  Apr 23, 2007
Fox 21,But decongestants often have side effects, including hyperactivity and nervousness. Antihistamines bring the opposite problem-sleepiness.

It's sneezing and teary eye season again  -  Apr 23, 2007
Defiance Crescent News,Treatments for allergies may include nasal corticosteroids (nasal sprays); medicines with antihistamines, such as Lortadine; decongestants,

Allergic Rhinitis  -  Apr 12, 2007
LongIslandPress.com,Decongestants contain pseudoephedrine, which can elevate blood pressure and pulse. Therefore, patients with a history of hypertension should avoid these

Tips for allergy relief  -  Apr 10, 2007
Buffalo News,Decongestants and antihistamines are two of the most popular treatments, but they often produce unpleasant side effects. Antihistamines are notorious for

Consider systemic disease when treating ocular allergies, surgeons say  -  Apr 3, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),Patients who have systemic allergies, such as hay fever, are often prescribed oral antihistamines or decongestants, which may exacerbate dry eye,

The Time of the (Allergy) Season  -  Mar 29, 2007
FOX NewsThe next type of over-the-counter treatment recommended for seasonal allergy sufferers is nasal decongestants. Decongestants make blood vessels narrow,

Spring allergy season arrives  -  Mar 27, 2007
The News Castle Record,Once symptoms are evident, they can be relieved with over-the-counter medicines such as antihistamines, decongestants or corticosteroids.

The Big Sneeze: Get a jump on seasonal misery  -  Apr 20, 2007
Shreveport Times,Treatment: May include immunity-building shots, antihistamines, decongestants and anti-inflammatory corticosteroid nasal sprays.

Allergy season is in early bloom  -  Apr 19, 2007
Louisville Courier-Journal,For instance, over-the-counter decongestants can raise blood pressure, she said. Another popular over-the-counter drug, Benadryl (diphenhydramine),

Revolutionary breakthrough in fighting a cold  -  Apr 18, 2007
Scoop.co.nz,...reputed to boost the immune system such as Vitamin C and Echinacea, or products that relieve the symptoms of the infection, such as decongestants.

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