Cold and flu season is right around the corner, and fall is one of the worst seasons for allergies — meaning this time of year, it’s common to be dealing with a stuffy nose. And in the past, you’ve probably headed to the drugstore for a decongestant to get some relief. But according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a common ingredient found in many popular over-the-counter (OTC) oral decongestants — the nasal decongestant phenylephrine — has been deemed ineffective.
Dr. Bassett Contributes to PopSugar.com – Are All Decongestants a Scam? Here’s What the New FDA Ruling Means
