decongestant
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3.3
- noun
- /ˌdiːkənˈdʒɛstənt/
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descongestionante
- The pharmacist recommended a decongestant to help relieve my blocked nose.
- nasal decongestant
- decongestant nose drops
- decongestant (oxymetazoline)
Examples
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For example, Cantekin et al. concluded that decongestant and antihistamine treatment was not beneficial in the management of MEE.
Academic text (2005) -
For example, a decongestant nose spray may help to clear a blocked nose.
Academic text (2012) -
Were you able to find the liquid decongestant?
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The grey lady needs a decongestant.
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I have decongestants in my bag.
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However, the dosage of decongestant we used was less than optimal.
Academic text (1999) -
The recommended duration of use for these decongestants is typically limited to 3 to 5 days.
Academic text (2006) -
Treatment should consist of decongestants, antihistamines, and antibiotics for 2 to 3 months.
Academic text (2001) -
The cornerstones of treatment for chronic sinusitis are antibiotics, decongestants, and in some cases, nasal steroids.
Academic text (2003) -
If you're sick of dealing with the mucousy mess oozing from your nostrils, you may want to take nasal decongestants like pseudoephedrine.
Synonyms
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4.1
A brand name for a medicine that relieves a blocked or stuffy nose
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3.4
A medicine that clears a blocked nose from colds or allergies
Compounds
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Morphology
Etymology
Decongestant breaks into de- meaning 'remove' and congest meaning 'to pile up' or 'crowd together' (think of traffic congestion where the road is full). So a decongestant is a medicine that 'removes' that pile-up in your nose or chest, which is why it helps a stuffy nose clear.