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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Pain relievers, cough suppressants, and decongestants may improve comfort and sleep.
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This handy kit comes with more than 30 travel-sized pouches of meds for any ailment, including Pepto-Bismol, ibuprofen, allergy relievers, decongestants, and more.
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However, if the obstruction is from congestion, your best bet may be a decongestant or antihistamine.
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 28 Nov. 2025
What is the best natural decongestant?
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
This handy kit comes with more than 30 travel-sized pouches of meds for any ailment, including Pepto-Bismol, ibuprofen, allergy relievers, decongestants, and more.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
However, if the obstruction is from congestion, your best bet may be a decongestant or antihistamine.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Decongestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decongestant. Accessed 6 Dec. 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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