Meaning & use
catarrh
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An excessive buildup of mucus in the nose or throat caused by inflammation of the mucous membrane, often linked to colds or allergies.
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His chronic catarrh made it hard to breathe through his nose in winter.
The doctor prescribed a decongestant to relieve her catarrh.
A note on using this word
More common in British English than American English, where 'congestion' is the everyday term for the same condition.
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congestion
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