sniffles
Mild head cold
The sniffles are the runny nose and congestion of a mild cold: I've got the sniffles.
To sniffle is to breathe audibly through a partially blocked nose, or to make repeated small sniffing sounds while crying.
The noun sniffle is a single such sound.
Microscopic infectious agent
- tissuesSoft disposable paper sheets
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- feverElevated body temperature
chills · flu · contagious · infection · symptoms · malaise · fatigue · achiness
Protective bodily secretion
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- stuffyLacking fresh air
- nasalOf the nose
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
phlegm · inflammation · sinusitis · breathing · catarrh · expectorant · steam · humidifier
Floral reproductive grains
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
itchy · hayfever · ragweed · mold · allergist · rhinitis · sensitivity · reaction
Room for infants
- naptimeDaytime slumber break
- daycareChild supervision facility
- pediatricianPhysician for children
- momFemale parent, informal
humidifier · juice · crackers · thermometer · cuddles · storybook · resting · blanket
Violent pulls apart
- weepyInclined to cry
- sobbingConvulsive crying aloud
- emotionalShowing strong feelings
- sadEmotionally low
upset · whimpering · blubbering · teary · sniffly · handkerchief · puffy · distressed
virus
Microscopic infectious agent
fever · chills · flu · contagious · infection · symptoms · malaise · fatigue · achiness · sickbed
mucus
Protective bodily secretion
blocked · phlegm · inflammation · sinusitis · breathing · catarrh · expectorant · steam · humidifier · saline
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
sneezing · itchy · hayfever · ragweed · mold · allergist · rhinitis · sensitivity · reaction · hives
nursery
Room for infants
- naptimeDaytime slumber break
- daycareChild supervision facility
- pediatricianPhysician for children
mom · humidifier · juice · crackers · thermometer · cuddles · storybook · resting · blanket
tears
Violent pulls apart
sad · upset · whimpering · blubbering · teary · sniffly · handkerchief · puffy · distressed
snifflespneumonia
Infected, inflamed lung tissue
critical condition · terminal illness · hospitalization · bronchitis · tuberculosis
snifflesperfect health
Complete physical wellbeing
robust health · wellness · clean bill of health · fit as a fiddle · vitality