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nasal decongestant
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nasal decongestant,
a drug that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms in acute and chronic rhinitis and sinusitis. Most are over-the-counter products compounded with a small amount of vasoconstrictor, such as pseudoepHEDrine or phenylephrine. An antihistamine may enhance the value of a nasal decongestant in allergic rhinitis, and a corticosteroid may reduce inflammation. Prolonged use or dosage greater than recommended on the package may cause rebound vasodilation and severe congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa).
nasal decongestant
An oral or topically sprayed agent that ↓ swollen nasal mucosa, and facilitates breathing; NDs often cause a rebound effect, in which the Sx worsen when the ND is discontinued, due to tissue dependence on the drug
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This study investigated the relative efficacy of intranasally administered1 surfactant (Survanta),2 the mucolytic acetylcysteine,3 the topical decongestant (oxymetazoline), and4 the oral decongestant (pseudoephedrine) versus placebo on both die objective and subjective ability to equilibrate the middle ear pressures during repetitive, multiday diving conducted within a water tank in a hyperbaric chamber.
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These include fast-acting antihistamines, short-acting antihistamines, longer-acting antihistamines, leukotriene receptor antagonists, corticosteroid nasal sprays, topical decongestants, cromolyn sodium, allergy shots and herbal remedies.
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During the examination, children must be held and a topical decongestant and anesthetic should be administered.
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