When Decongestants Affect More Than Your Sinuses Common OTC decongestants do not just clear congestion. Because they stimulate adrenergic receptors, they can affect blood pressure and heart rhythm, which matters in people with hypertension. 🤧 Why this happens Most decongestants are sympathomimetics. They constrict blood vessels to shrink nasal tissue, but that same vasoconstriction can increase systemic vascular resistance, raise heart rate, and trigger palpitations in susceptible people. 💊 Ps

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