decongestant, a. and n.
(diːkənˈdʒɛstənt)
[f. de- II. 1 + congest v. + -ant1.]
A. adj. = decongestive a. B. n. A decongestive agent.
| 1950 Therapeutic Notes Dec. 259 Benylin Expectorant is antispasmodic, decongestant, expectorant, [etc.]. 1952 Official Gaz. (U.S. Pat. Off.) 1 July 23/1 Decongestants, Digestants. 1958 Falconer & Norman Drug, Nurse, Patient xviii. 294 While nasal decongestants do have value, as a general rule there is a great tendency to overuse this type of medication. 1962 Which? Apr. 123/1 Decongestants constrict blood vessels and relieve the burning feeling and heaviness in the eyes. 1965 C. Andrewes Common Cold iv. 173 People then tend to take more of the decongestant spray. 1966 in G. N. Leech Eng. in Advertising xviii. 159 Never go to bed with a cold without decongestant Vick Vapour Rub. |