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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His top recommendations for the lungs is Mullein Leaf Extract, an herbal remedy for thinning mucous secretions and assisting with respiratory symptoms, which can be used along with a nasal decongestant like Xlear.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Oral decongestants: Choose options such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine).
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
The Johnson & Johnson products, all of which contain phenylephrine and have been marketed as decongestants, include the Codral, Sudafed, and Benadryl ranges.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Filip said these nasal decongestants work well to relieve congestion quickly.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Oral decongestants: Choose options such as Sudafed (pseudoephedrine).
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
The Johnson & Johnson products, all of which contain phenylephrine and have been marketed as decongestants, include the Codral, Sudafed, and Benadryl ranges.
—New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Filip said these nasal decongestants work well to relieve congestion quickly.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Decongestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decongestant. Accessed 24 Jan. 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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