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decongestion
noun[ U ]
uk /ˌdiː.kənˈdʒes.tʃən/ us /ˌdiː.kənˈdʒes.tʃən/
the use of a medical treatment to help someone to breathe more easily, especially when they have a cold:
Acupressure massage also encourages decongestion.
These drops are available for decongestion of the nose.
Isotonic saline drops may be advised to maintain decongestion for a longer period of time.
The endonasal examination should be performed after adequate decongestion with a vasoconstrictor.
Antihistamines prevent histamine release and thus help in decongestion.
The drug is mainly utilized in nasal decongestion.
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