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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Unlike decongestants taken by mouth, Afrin works directly in the nasal passages for optimal relief.1
One major risk associated with Afrin use is the potential for rebound congestion if it is taken for longer than three consecutive days.
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T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Specific over-the-counter painkillers can treat fever and headache, while certain decongestants can help if you’re congested.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Examples of blood pressure medications that interact with these decongestants are lisinopril (sold under the brand name Zestril), and metoprolol (sold under the brands Lopressor and Toprol XL).
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Some nasal sprays contain decongestants that shrink swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages, while others use saline to clear mucus and moisturize the nasal lining.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Specific over-the-counter painkillers can treat fever and headache, while certain decongestants can help if you’re congested.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Examples of blood pressure medications that interact with these decongestants are lisinopril (sold under the brand name Zestril), and metoprolol (sold under the brands Lopressor and Toprol XL).
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Some nasal sprays contain decongestants that shrink swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages, while others use saline to clear mucus and moisturize the nasal lining.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Decongestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decongestant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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