Afrin is a decongestant nasal spray that quickly relieves nasal congestion and swelling caused by colds, allergies, and respiratory infections. It provides symptom relief in minutes by shrinking ...

Common types of nasal sprays include saline, nasal decongestant, anticholinergic, and antihistamine sprays. A saline nasal spray can relieve ... such as Afrin (oxymetazoline), temporarily relieve ...

You may need a decongestant to reduce stuffiness and breathe easier if you have a cold or allergies. Decongestants come in oral tablets — like Sudafed or Mucinex — or nasal sprays like Afrin.