Definition: A medication, in the form of an oral form or nasal spray, that serves to reduce the swelling in the nasal passages, and relieves nasal congestion.
Pronunciation: de-kon-jes'tant
Decongestant
By Daniel More, MD, About.com Guide
Updated September 29, 2007
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