decongestion
Opening blocked passages
Decongestion is the reduction or relief of congestion.
The term applies to nasal passages cleared by medication, traffic flow improved by road management, or overcrowded systems returning to normal operation: The new bypass brought welcome decongestion to the downtown area.
Aerosolized nostril medication
- saline rinseSaltwater nostril cleaning
- sinus reliefEasing of nasal pressure
- nasal stripsAdhesive nostril-widening bandages
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
pseudoephedrine · neti pot · inhaler · expectorant · mucolytic · nebulizer · bronchodilator · stuffiness
Removing an obstruction
- drain cleaningRemoving obstructions from pipes
- blockage removalClearing an obstruction
- flushingWashing by water surge
- water drainageRemoval of excess liquid
Widening of air passages
- lung functionBreathing ability measurement
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- oxygen flowMovement of breathable gas
inhalation · exhalation · phlegm · spirometry · trachea · alveoli · breathing ease · lung capacity
Movement of vehicles
- road clearingFreeing thoroughfares of obstructions
- rush hourBusiest commuting period
- carpool lanesRoads for shared rides
- traffic calmingMeasures slowing vehicle speeds
Dense construction near stations
- public transportShared passenger services
- bike lanesRoad sections for cyclists
- pedestrianizationRemoving vehicles from streets
- carpoolingShared vehicle commuting
nasal spray
Aerosolized nostril medication
- saline rinseSaltwater nostril cleaning
- sinus reliefEasing of nasal pressure
- nasal stripsAdhesive nostril-widening bandages
antihistamine · pseudoephedrine · neti pot · inhaler · expectorant · mucolytic · nebulizer · bronchodilator · stuffiness · blocked nose
unclogging
Removing an obstruction
- drain cleaningRemoving obstructions from pipes
- blockage removalClearing an obstruction
- flushingWashing by water surge
bronchodilation
Widening of air passages
- lung functionBreathing ability measurement
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
oxygen flow · inhalation · exhalation · phlegm · spirometry · trachea · alveoli · breathing ease · lung capacity · diaphragm
traffic flow
Movement of vehicles
- road clearingFreeing thoroughfares of obstructions
- rush hourBusiest commuting period
- carpool lanesRoads for shared rides
transit-oriented development
Dense construction near stations
- public transportShared passenger services
- bike lanesRoad sections for cyclists
- pedestrianizationRemoving vehicles from streets
hospital capacity
Total available patient spots
- queue managementControlling orderly waiting
decongestioncongestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
blockage · clogging · obstruction · gridlock · overcrowding
decongestioncongesting
Overcrowding a space
clogging · blocking · overloading · overcrowding · cramming