Nasal congestion

This article is about symptomatic nasal congestion. For natural partial congestion, see nasal cycle.
Nasal congestion
Other namesNasal blockage, nasal obstruction, blocked nose, stuffy nose, plugged nose
Medical products for the diminution of nasal congestion
SpecialtyOtorhinolaryngology

Nasal congestion is the partial or complete blockage of nasal passages, leading to impaired nasal breathing, usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflammation of blood vessels, or an excess of mucus in the sinuses caused by illnesses like the common cold.

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