Decongestant - Relief from Nasal Congestion and Sinus Pressure

Decongestants are medications that relieve nasal congestion by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages. They help reduce swelling and improve breathing.

Decongestant FAQ

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What does decongest mean?

To relieve the congestion of (sinuses, for example). To relieve congestion, as of the sinuses. To free from congestion. Find similar words to decongest using the buttons below.

Is the public desperate for decongestion of our streets?

New York Times, 9 Jan. 2021 The public is desperate for decongestion of our streets. Joshua Bowling, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2022 See More These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'decongestion.'

What are the side effects of decongestants?

For decongestants (e.g., phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine), headache, dizziness, dry mouth, irritability, rapid or irregular heartbeat, tremor, increase in blood pressure, and trouble sleeping may occur.

What are decongestants used for?

What are decongestants? Decongestants are medicines that are used to help ease a blocked or stuffy nose (nasal congestion). Conditions which cause congestion include: The common cold. Sinusitis. Hay fever or other allergies. Rhinitis. These conditions cause swelling of the tissues and blood vessels that line the nasal passageway and sinuses.

What is a nasal decongestant?

Nasal decongestants are a type of medication that reduces nasal swelling and congestion. They are available in oral forms and topical ones that a person can apply inside the nostrils. Nasal decongestants may also be useful for relieving stuffy ears. People may take decongestants to help treat congestion that they associate with the following:

Do decongestants work?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, decongestants reportedly reduce blood flow to the sinuses, thereby reducing swelling and opening up the nasal passages. Do they work? Though many people use decongestants to alleviate nasal congestion, there is no strong evidence that these medications are very effective.

What are intranasal decongestants?

Intranasal decongestants, or “ nasal sprays ,” are a type of decongestant medication that a person applies directly inside the nose. These medications may reduce the risk of cardiovascular effects that doctors associate with oral decongestants. rebound congestion, or chronic congestion from overuse of nasal decongestants