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decongestant

 

[ หŒdiห.kษ™nหˆdส’ษ›s.tษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

A decongestant is a type of medication used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal passages, which reduces swelling and inflammation, making it easier to breathe. Decongestants can be found in various forms including tablets, nasal sprays, and liquids. Common active ingredients include pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine. They are often used during colds, allergies, or sinus infections.

Synonyms

congestion reliever, decongestive, nasal decongestant.

Examples of usage

  • She took a decongestant to clear her nasal passages.
  • The doctor recommended a decongestant for her sinus infection.
  • Over-the-counter decongestants can provide quick relief from nasal congestion.
  • He sprayed a decongestant in his nose before bedtime.

Translations

Translations of the word "decongestant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descongestionante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเค•เค‚เคœเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abschwellmittel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dekongestan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะพะฝะณะตัั‚ะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lek odtykajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽป็—ฐ่–ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcongestionnant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decongestionante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dekonjestan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถฉํ˜ˆ์™„ํ™”์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒูŠู„ ุงุญุชู‚ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekongestant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekongestant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ๅ……่ก€ๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dekongestiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afรพensandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบะพะฝะณะตัั‚ะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekonjestan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decongestionante

Etymology

The term 'decongestant' originated in the early 20th century, deriving from the prefix 'de-' meaning removal or reduction and the root 'congest' which comes from the Latin 'congestus,' meaning to bring together or accumulate. The addition of the suffix '-ant' is indicative of a substance that performs an action. Originally, the concept of decongestion referred to the alleviation of oppressive collections or blockages in the body, such as mucus in the respiratory system. The rise of the medical field and pharmacology saw the term being formally used to describe a class of drugs aimed at providing relief from symptoms associated with nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, or sinusitis. Decongestants became widely popular in the mid-20th century as the understanding of respiratory ailments improved and more over-the-counter medications were developed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,696, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.