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A decongestant is a broad class of medications used to relieve nasal congestion. Generally, they work by reducing swelling of the mucous membranes in the nasal passages. Most decongestants cause response from adrenoreceptor a1, chiefly responsible for vasoconstriction . The effects are not limited to the nose and these medicines can increase hypertension through vasoconstriction, but most decongestants are not pronounced stimulants due to lack of response from the other...


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How do I get relief from nasal congesgtion if I have a heart condition and...
I take a beta-blocker because of a heart condition. But I have allergies and...

talk to your doctor, tell him to prescribe you generic brands so u can save money. its really hard to say what u shoudl take ur doctor can help u...

Asked by lilmissqtpye - 19 months ago

Any suggestions on how to rid ear fluid after decongestants have failed to work?
I've had a clogged right ear for two weeks. Its not as bad since I...

my daughter had whats called swimmers ears, they recommended alcohol on a cotton ball squeeze some in the ear it will dry it out

Asked by Lauren G - 22 months ago

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    Is Sudafed legal in Finland? If not what decongestants are available? ) of topical alpha-adrenergic nasal decongestants can lead to inflammatory hypertrophy...

    Aug 05, 2006

  • antihistamines and decongestants... are they OK? - 11 replies

    antihistamines or decongestants, even OTC? I read this in the Freeman book recently, that it lowers Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had heard that it was NOT safe to give kids with a hx of ......

    May 27, 2008

  • Decongestants? - 4 replies

    them is difficult. Oxygen works. PotterErm, I don't know what the decongestant... or phenylephrine, is a vasoconstrictor. Not to mention if the Claritin has a decongestant...

    Nov 13, 2008


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