Nasal decongestants alleviate nasal congestion by
a- drying secretions
b- causing vasoconstriction
c- causing vasodilation
d- drying secretions and causing vasoconstriction
e- drying secretions and causing vasodilation
Answer : d- drying secretions and causing vasoconstriction
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