An enlarged spleen isnât always a sign of a problem. Sometimes the spleen becomes overactive at removing red blood cells, which is known as hypersplenism. Other illnesses can cause the spleen to become many times its normal size. Conditions that may cause this include: 1  Viral infections like glandular fever (viral mononucleosis or âmonoâ). 2  Cirrhosis and other liver disease. 3  Blood cancers such as lymphoma and leukaemia. 4  Parasitic infections such as toxoplasmosis.
nasal decongestant - a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections. Actifed - trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies.
background. Decongestants relieve nasal and sinus congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or colds. These drugs shrink the tissues and blood vessels in the eyes and nose that swell in response to a cold or contact with an allergen (substance that causes an allergic reaction).nstead, they relieve symptoms of congestion (stuffiness). Most decongestants are available over-the-counter. These drugs can be taken orally or administered through the nose in nasal sprays. Many oral decongestants contain pseudoephedrine (like SudafedÂ® or ActifedÂ®), sometimes in combination with another drug.