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Decongestants Are A Scam—Here's What To Do Next Time You're Sick
There is *almost* nothing worse than being sick. The only thing that beats having a flu or a cold is when the medicine you use to alleviate your symptoms is deemed ineffective.
By Anna Powers4 min read
In September of 2023, the FDA announced that most over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants commonly taken for colds are as “effective as a placebo.” So what are you supposed to do when you have a cold now? And how did our nation’s health authorities allow these medications to be sold in the market for so many decades? Tune in now to collect another reason why you can’t put all your trust in the pharmaceutical industry to better your health.