FDA proposes ending use of decongestant in cold, allergy meds

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The FDA is proposing many popular over-the-counter cold and allergy medications be removed from store shelves. The agency says a common ingredient they share, oral phenylephrine, doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to break down what you need to know.

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