I'd say it's pretty common knowledge that pseudoephedrine makes symptoms MUCH more bearable.

Power through if that's your game, but the rest of us prefer relief.

Of all the topics to choose to be elitist and condescending... why choose this one? You aren't even sharing correct information. "My anecdote is more valuable than all scientific literature. Dumb Americans!"

I have visited doctors that have prescribed it. Your anecdote isn't any better than mine, but IMO it's an almost literal life-saver. Maybe you should try it instead of laughing at those who find it effective.