nasal decongestant

/ˌneɪzəl ˈdikənˌdʒɛstənt/

Definitions of nasal decongestant

1. noun

   a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections
   types:

   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

   Privine, Sudafed, naphazoline

   vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation

   type of:

   decongestant

   a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion