It refers to a feeling of stuffiness in the nasal or breathing passageways.
They are often related to a virus or bacterial infection and may cause excess mucus orphlegm.
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Causes
There are generally two types of head congestion.
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Nasal congestion is related to increased blood volume to the vessels that line the nasal passages.
Sinus congestion refers to a feeling of fullness in the sinuses.
It can be treated with medications calleddecongestantssuch as pseudoephedrine or antihistamines like diphenhydramine (depending on the cause).
It can cause severe headaches.
It is often associated with acold virusor occasionally a bacterial infection as well as allergies.
It sometimes causes apost-nasal drip.
Some cases can go on for weeks but most cases resolve on their own.
More rarely an antibiotic needs to be prescribed.
Treatment
Some over-the-counter medications are helpful in relieving congestion.
you’ve got the option to also try chewing gum, yawning, or sucking on candy.
Check with your doctor if your symptoms don’t improve or if you also have pain or fever.
A nose aspirator can help removemucusfrom your baby’s nose.
Over-the-countersaline nose dropscan also help to thin the mucus.
Check with your pediatrician if symptoms don’t improve or get worse.
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