A substance that relieves or reduces nasal or bronchial congestion.
An agent used to relieve congestions by reducing swelling in membranes, often used to relieve nasal congestion.
A substance that removes mucus from the respiratory system and opens the air passages so that breathing becomes easier.
A prescription or over-the-counter drug that relieves nasal or sinus congestion caused by colds or allergies by temporarily constricting blood vessels in the lining of the nose and sinus passages. This helps to dry up mucus.
A drug that constricts blood vessels and membranes of the respiratory passages to relieve stuffiness or congestion.
Reducing congestion and swelling.
Drug (e.g., phenylephrine) that reduces congestion; decongestants may be applied as nasal sprays or drops or taken by mouth.
An agent that reduces or relieves nasal congestion. Most nasal decongestants are sympathomimetic drugs, applied either locally, in the form of nasal sprays or drops, or taken by mouth.
Drugs which relieve nasal congestion and stuffiness. They may be given orally or by nasal spray, and most are sympathomimetic drugs which cause vasoconstriction in the nasal mucosa. Too frequent use reduces their effectiveness, and there is a danger of ‘rebound’ worsening if they are used for more than 10-14 days. A safer option for babies is simple sodium chloride drops. Warm moist air is also a traditional and effective decongestant.
Medications that cause a reduction in the size of blood vessels and, consequently, the mucus membranes. Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, and phenylpropanolamine are among the most frequently used drugs for this purpose.