Exploring Phenylephrine and Respiratory Health: A Pharmacist- Physician Conversation | NasoClenz

Respiratory illness cases rapidly growing. Nasal congestion – many factors cause inflammation and result in mucus formation, bacteria, viruses. The nose is a filter – doing a huge job. This is why cleaning and moisturizing the nose is so important. Pharmacists are leading healthcare – educating patients and being a resource for the communities they serve. Pharmacists are working with their communities to educate patients so that they can take hold of their self care. Physician and pharmacists perspective on what self care looks like and how important it is to maintain a base line of health to help prevent serious illness and disease from arising. The FDA’s recent decision to pull oral phenylephrine from shelves will have a big impact, however, opens up the discussion of treating locally through nasal sprays to treat local symptoms.