decongestant
noun
de·con·ges·tant
ˌdē-kən-ˈje-stənt 
: an agent that relieves congestion (as of mucous membranes)
decongestant
adjective
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Medicines: Cough medicine, such as Mucinex (guaifenesin), and decongestants help get rid of a runny or stuffy nose and postnasal drip.
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Amanda MacMillan, Health, 3 May 2024
That's why decongestants are designed to temporarily reduce swelling inside the nose.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
And many nasal decongestants have interactions with other medications and are not meant to be used long-term.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Be Aware of Combination Products Many OTC and prescription medicines contain diphenhydramine alone or in combination with other drugs, such as pain relievers, fever reducers, and decongestants.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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Amanda MacMillan, Health, 3 May 2024
That's why decongestants are designed to temporarily reduce swelling inside the nose.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
And many nasal decongestants have interactions with other medications and are not meant to be used long-term.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Be Aware of Combination Products Many OTC and prescription medicines contain diphenhydramine alone or in combination with other drugs, such as pain relievers, fever reducers, and decongestants.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Decongestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decongestant. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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decongestant
1 of 2 noun
de·con·ges·tant
ˌdē-kən-ˈjes-tənt
: an agent that relieves congestion (as of mucous membranes)
decongestant
2 of 2 adjective
: relieving or tending to relieve congestion
nasal decongestant action
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