A major difference between a nasal stick and nasal spray is the convenience. Since nasal sticks come in a very small tube that’s simply sniffed during use, it’s very portable and easy to use anywhere. Meanwhile, over the counter nasal decongestant sprays (like Afrin, Rhinocort, and Nasacor...
Other risks of long-term use of nasal decongestants include nasal dryness, irritation, and nosebleeds. In rare cases, they can also cause high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, or even heart attack. If you have been using a nasal decongestant spray for more than a few days and are expe...
and throat doctor or an ENT) at Baylor College of Medicine. And since you can’t give over-the-countercough and cold meds to children under six years old, a humidifier is “especially helpful for children who are too young to use nasal sprays or decongestants,” explains Laura Hunter, LP...
The brands with the most No. 1 products among the 2024 rankings are Nature Made, followed by CeraVe and Neutrogena; the companies with the most No. 1 products are Kenvue Inc., followed by Haleon plc and Pharmavite LLC. “With hundreds of thousands of over-the-counter heal...