{"title":"Nasal congestion (viral rhinitis, rhinosinusitis)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ocp-ail{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;text-align:left;color:#4a3f35;}\n.ocp-ail p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px;}\n.ocp-ail h3{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;font-size:21px;color:#1A2E28;margin:30px 0 14px;letter-spacing:-.01em;}\n.ocp-ail ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 8px;}\n.ocp-ail li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;color:#4a3f35;padding:7px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0e9dc;}\n.ocp-ail li::before{content:'';flex-shrink:0;width:16px;height:16px;margin-top:3px;border-radius:50%;background:#e8f0df url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%235a8a3d' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\") center\/10px no-repeat;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-rx{background:#faf7f2;border:1px solid #ece5d8;border-radius:14px;padding:24px 26px;margin:18px 0;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-rx h3{margin-top:0;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-note{font-size:13.5px;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6;color:#7a6e62;margin:0 0 16px;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-drug{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 10px;color:#4a3f35;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-drug b{color:#1A2E28;font-weight:600;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-care{background:#fdf6e9;border:1px solid #ecd9b5;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 22px;margin:22px 0 4px;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#6b5d4a;}\n.ocp-ail .ocp-ail-care b{color:#1A2E28;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ocp-ail\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNasal congestion from a cold or sinus inflammation is one of the most common reasons people feel stuffed up. It usually comes with a runny or blocked nose, facial pressure or fullness, post-nasal drip, and sometimes a reduced sense of smell — most often as part of a viral cold. The great majority of cases are viral and clear on their own within 1–3 weeks; antibiotics don’t help a viral infection. Treatment is about easing symptoms while your body recovers, and a pharmacist can help you pick the right combination and spot the smaller number of cases that need a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSelf-care products available in our shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSaline nasal sprays and rinses — gentle, safe, effective for thinning mucus\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecongestant nasal sprays (e.g., Otrivin, Dristan) — limit to 3–5 days to avoid rebound congestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOral decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine\/Sudafed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNasal corticosteroid sprays (e.g., Flonase, Nasonex) for inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnalgesics (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) for pain or fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComfort measures: rest, fluids, warm facial compresses, and sleeping with your head slightly elevated. Saline irrigation is the safest first step and can be used freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ocp-ail-rx\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eTreatments our pharmacist can prescribe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-note\"\u003eFor your information only: in Ontario, our pharmacist can assess this condition and, when appropriate, prescribe from the medications listed below. This information is provided for educational purposes — it is not an offer to sell. These are treatments that require a pharmacist assessment, and the right option is chosen for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-drug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntranasal antihistamine:\u003c\/b\u003e Pheniramine\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-drug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecongestants (oral):\u003c\/b\u003e Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-drug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntranasal decongestants:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxymetazoline, Phenylephrine, Xylometazoline\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-drug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntranasal corticosteroid:\u003c\/b\u003e Mometasone\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-drug\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNasal anticholinergic:\u003c\/b\u003e Ipratropium bromide\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ocp-ail-care\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to seek further care:\u003c\/b\u003e See a health-care provider if symptoms last more than 10 days without improving, or improve and then suddenly worsen (“double sickening” — a sign of possible bacterial sinusitis); or seek urgent care for high fever, severe or one-sided facial\/eye pain, swelling or redness around an eye, vision changes, a severe headache, neck stiffness, or confusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/orleansrx.ca\/collections\/nasal-congestion.oembed","provider":"Orleans Compounding Community Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}