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.
Very few drugs relieve a symptom as speedily as an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray clears a stuffy nose. A couple of squirts can shrink swollen tissues in seconds to minutes, letting in an exhilarating rush of fresh air. With some sprays, a single dose works for as long as 12 hours. But relief provided by nasal spray decongestants like Afrin and Neo-Synephrine comes at a price: the risk of rebound congestion caused by overuse and, for some people, a vicious cycle of overuse and dependence that feels like an addiction.