Got a case of the sniffles? Chances are that your nose is running faster than a waterfall. Or maybe your nose feels all stuffed up, forcing you to breathe out of your mouth. Or worse-both. A runny nose and nasal congestion are both uncomfortable upper respiratory symptoms with their own underlying causes. But once they start, you want relief, fast. Show
A runny nose is a discharge of mucus from the nostrils. It’s the result of excess nasal mucus production. The excess nasal mucus leads to watery nasal secretions that flow out of your nostrils or drip down into your throat. Nasal congestion is due to the inflammation of the linings of the nasal cavity. Swollen nasal passages constrict air flow, making it harder to breathe through your nose. The inflammation also makes it harder to get mucus out of your nose, so you may also have a build-up of thick, dry mucus, as well. It causes you to feel stuffed up, which is why it’s also referred to as a stuffy nose. The common cold and the flu are often the culprits of a runny nose and/or nasal congestion,1 but they can both also be caused by allergies. These are not the only symptom of the cold or flu. You may also experience other associated symptoms, like sneezing, coughing, chest congestion, a sore throat, headaches, and body aches. Adults and children 12 years and over1 tablet every 12 hours; not more than 2 tablets in 24 hoursChildren under 12 years of ageAsk a doctorConsumers with liver or kidney diseaseAsk a doctor INGREDIENTSActive ingredients (in each tablet): Pseudoephedrine sulfate 120 mg (Nasal decongestant )
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