nasal congestion
Clogged breathing passages
Nasal congestion is the blockage or stuffiness of nasal passages, typically from swollen membranes or excess mucus.
It accompanies colds, allergies, and sinus infections: I can barely breathe through this nasal congestion.
The condition may cause mouth breathing, snoring, or difficulty sleeping.
Nasal inflammation from allergens
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- animal danderShed skin from animals
mold · antihistamine · sneezing · itchy eyes · watery eyes · allergen · immunotherapy · allergist
Poor air circulation
- blocked noseObstructed nasal passages
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- snifflesMinor nasal illness
- mouth breathingRespiring through lips
snoring · headache · facial pressure · postnasal drip · mucus · phlegm · difficulty breathing · voice change
Low temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- rhinovirusCold-causing pathogen
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
sinus infection · bronchitis · fever · contagious · viral · bacterial · acute · chronic
Saltwater nostril cleaning
- neti potNostril-flushing container
- steam inhalationBreathing heated water vapor
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
- VicksMentholated topical decongestant
menthol · eucalyptus · pseudoephedrine · corticosteroid · expectorant · sinus surgery · irrigation
Bony nasal cavity ridges
- deviated septumMisaligned nasal partition
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
- nostrilsBreathing holes in face
- mucosaMoist organ lining
septum · sinus cavity · frontal sinus · airway · cartilage
allergic rhinitis
Nasal inflammation from allergens
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
animal dander · mold · antihistamine · sneezing · itchy eyes · watery eyes · allergen · immunotherapy · allergist · seasonal
stuffiness
Poor air circulation
- blocked noseObstructed nasal passages
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- snifflesMinor nasal illness
mouth breathing · snoring · headache · facial pressure · postnasal drip · mucus · phlegm · difficulty breathing · voice change · rhinorrhea
cold
Low temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- rhinovirusCold-causing pathogen
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
sinusitis · sinus infection · bronchitis · fever · contagious · viral · bacterial · acute · chronic · postnasal drip
saline rinse
Saltwater nostril cleaning
- neti potNostril-flushing container
- steam inhalationBreathing heated water vapor
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
Vicks · menthol · eucalyptus · pseudoephedrine · corticosteroid · expectorant · sinus surgery · irrigation
turbinates
Bony nasal cavity ridges
- deviated septumMisaligned nasal partition
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
- nostrilsBreathing holes in face
mucosa · septum · sinus cavity · frontal sinus · airway · cartilage
- symptomsfever, headache, pain, nausea, rash
- allergy symptomshives, sneezing, itching, rash, swelling
- coldscommon cold, cold virus, rhinovirus, head cold, chest cold
- illness symptomsfever, chills, aches, headache, cough
- Respiratory Problemsasthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, emphysema
- ENTear, otology, otolaryngologist, ears, laryngology
nasal congestionclear sinuses
open airways · decongestion · sinus relief · runny nose · nasal discharge
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