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Definition of Decongestants
1. decongestant [n] - See also: decongestant
Medical Definition of Decongestants
1. Drugs that shrink the swollen membranes in the nose and make it easier to breath. Decongestants can be taken orally or by nasal spray. Decongestant nasal spray should not be used for more than five days without the doctor s advice, and if so, usually only when accompanied by a nasal steroid. Many decongestant nasal sprays often cause a rebound effect if taken too long. A rebound effect is the worsening of symptoms when a drug is discontinued. This is a result of a tissue dependence on the medication. Decongestants should not be used by patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) unless under doctor's supervision. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Decongestants
Literary usage of Decongestants
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
""This is accomplished by restoring patency (with oral and topical nasal decongestants
or corticosteroids or cromolyn sodium nasal spray), controlling nasal ..."
2. Your Guide to Healthy Sleep by National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute (2004)
"These factors range from well-known stimulants, such as coffee, to certain pain
relievers, decongestants, and other culprits. Many people depend on the ..."
3. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of Change (1992)
"... and decongestants, some of which have been found to induce impaired coordination,
cardiovascular effects, addiction, and inflammation of the lower ..."
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