decongestant
noun
de·con·ges·tant
ˌdē-kən-ˈje-stənt 
: an agent that relieves congestion (as of mucous membranes)
decongestant
adjective
Examples of decongestant in a Sentence
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Experts recommend using a decongestant nasal spray in each nostril before takeoff and descent to alleviate those symptoms.
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Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Unlike steroids, decongestants, antihistamines, and saline sprays, this brand is a mast cell inhibitor spray.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
If this doesn't work, keeping the inside of your nose moist with a saltwater spray or decongestant can be effective, says Dr. Steven Maher, an emergency medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Oral decongestant pills come in drowsy and non-drowsy formulas.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 26 Apr. 2024
This is why people with high blood pressure are cautioned about using cold medicines with decongestants.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2023
Consumers spent about $1.8 billion on products containing phenylephrine in 2022, according to the FDA, although many cold remedies with the decongestant also contain other active ingredients like antihistamines and cough suppressants.
—Cailley Lapara, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2023
Try a long-acting nasal decongestant Many ENT specialists recommend using a long-acting nasal decongestant to offset any inflammation that may be affecting your nasal passages and interfering with Eustachian tube function.
—Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Do not take nasal decongestants for more than three days.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
Unlike steroids, decongestants, antihistamines, and saline sprays, this brand is a mast cell inhibitor spray.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
If this doesn't work, keeping the inside of your nose moist with a saltwater spray or decongestant can be effective, says Dr. Steven Maher, an emergency medicine physician at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Oral decongestant pills come in drowsy and non-drowsy formulas.
—Daley Quinn, Health, 26 Apr. 2024
This is why people with high blood pressure are cautioned about using cold medicines with decongestants.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2023
Consumers spent about $1.8 billion on products containing phenylephrine in 2022, according to the FDA, although many cold remedies with the decongestant also contain other active ingredients like antihistamines and cough suppressants.
—Cailley Lapara, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2023
Try a long-acting nasal decongestant Many ENT specialists recommend using a long-acting nasal decongestant to offset any inflammation that may be affecting your nasal passages and interfering with Eustachian tube function.
—Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Do not take nasal decongestants for more than three days.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 7 Apr. 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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