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UK
/dˌiːkəndʒˈɛstənt/
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[ US /dikənˈdʒɛstənt, dɪkənˈdʒɛstənt/ ]
[ US /dikənˈdʒɛstənt, dɪkənˈdʒɛstənt/ ]
NOUN
- a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion
How To Use decongestant In A Sentence
- Sudafed contains the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine, which is structurally similar to ephedrine, yet they do have different properties.
- Some combine a full range of cold fighters: nasal decongestants, cough suppressants, and expectorants that loosen mucus.
- My GERD went away because an ENT doctor applies a topical nasal decongestant (phenylephrine) and numbing medicine to the lining of the nose prior to an endoscopy procedure. The Truth About GERD
- Studies have shown no benefit to treating children's colds with antihistamines, decongestants or cough suppressants.
- Looking through the chart, I found that antibiotics, antihistamines, analgesics, and decongestants had been no help.
- · Use decongestant nose drops such as phenylephrine Chapter 20
- Finally, the physician should actively manage symptoms with analgesics, antipyretics and decongestants, where appropriate.
- Two of the most common are old-fashioned adrenaline-like decongestants (eg pseudoephedrine) and sedating anti-histamines (eg promethazine). Times, Sunday Times
- The menthol oil in mint contains cooling and warming effects and has long been valued as a digestive aid, antispasmodic, and decongestant.
- Appropriate doses of analgesics, antipyretics and decongestants should be offered, as well as patient education about the chosen treatment strategy.