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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Use over-the-counter antihistamines, nasal sprays and decongestants as needed.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Medical care is supportive, which means over-the-counter cough suppressants, decongestants and pain relievers.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Jan. 2025
Examples of these newer antihistamines include: Oral decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine, which is typically found behind the counter.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
To relieve symptoms in the meantime, Hill recommends saltwater nasal rinses for congestion or using nasal decongestants like oxymetazoline if symptoms are especially bad.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Medical care is supportive, which means over-the-counter cough suppressants, decongestants and pain relievers.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Jan. 2025
Examples of these newer antihistamines include: Oral decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine, which is typically found behind the counter.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
To relieve symptoms in the meantime, Hill recommends saltwater nasal rinses for congestion or using nasal decongestants like oxymetazoline if symptoms are especially bad.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for decongestant
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“Decongestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decongestant. Accessed 20 Aug. 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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