nasal decongestant

Noun
  1. A decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections (synset 103815479)
    is a type of: decongestant - a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion
    subtypes:
    • actifed - trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies
    • dimetapp - trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis
    • naphazoline, privine, sudafed - vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation

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