: an agent that relieves congestion (as of mucous membranes)
decongestantadjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAfrin is a powerful decongestant that can open your Eustachian tubes. Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022 Pseudoephedrine, commonly available as Sudafed, another powerful decongestant, can also help, but check with your doctor first. Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 26 July 2022 Ephedrine was the active ingredient in the over-the-counter decongestant Sudafed, and a long boom in meth supply followed. Sam Quinones, The Atlantic, 18 Oct. 2021 The Eustachian tube can be blocked by allergies or a cold, and pseudoephedrine or another decongestant is an effective treatment. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 21 July 2021 For God's sake, try a decongestant, some Claritin, a Neti pot — anything! Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 July 2021 Clenbuterol can be used as a decongestant or bronchodilator. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2021 Enter the intranasal vaccine, which abandons the needle and syringe for a spray container that looks more like a nasal decongestant. Daniel P. Oran, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2021 But in those cases, using a decongestant can help, even if only temporarily. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2021 See More
Word History
First Known Use
1947, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
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noun
de·con·ges·tant ˌdē-kən-ˈjes-tənt
: an agent that relieves congestion (as of mucous membranes)