Medication, such
as nasal decongestants, often «wires the babies up and then you have a snotty awake baby instead of a snotty sleeping one,» adds Dr. Brown.
Pseudoephedrine: Pseudoephedrine is an adrenergic compound used
as a nasal decongestant.
Not exact matches
Experts typically recommend over-the-counter oral
decongestants and antihistamines
as well
as nasal sprays to reduce inflammation and congestion in both cases, Dr. Parikh says.
Over-the-counter medicated
nasal sprays such
as Afrin ($ 17 for 3; amazon.com) work very well
as short - term
decongestants, says Dr. Lane.
Another option is to not take a
decongestant drug and try to clear your
nasal passages with natural
decongestant strategies, such
as drinking hot liquids and taking a steamy shower.
Avoid alcoholic beverages,
nasal decongestants,
decongestants, and pain medication, such
as aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen.