Nasal Congestion: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Nasal Congestion
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What is Nasal Congestion?

• If youre suffering from a stuffy head and pain
  in your sinuses if you have a cold or flu, there
  are chances that you will be dealing with nasal
  congestion. When youre all stuffed up, the
  simple act of breathing can be difficult. On top
  of that, you might feel tired and lonely.Nasal
  congestion (or stuffy nose) is often called
  rhinitis by doctors. Rhino is a Greek prefix
  meaning the nose, and itis refers to
  inflammation. Therefore, rhinitis is known as the
  inflammation of the linings of the nasal cavity.

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What causes Nasal Congestion?

• Nasal congestion is caused by viruses and
  bacteria when you have a cold or flu, or by
  allergens like dust and pollen. These intruders
  cause inflammation in the nasal passageways,
  which creates swelling that greatly reduces or
  even blocks the airflow through the nostrils.In
  addition to inflammation, nasal congestion is
  also the result of dilation (enlargement) of the
  large blood vessels (veins) in the nose that
  shrink the volume of the nasal cavity and reduce
  airflow. Contrary to the common belief that extra
  mucus is the primary cause of a stuffy nose, it
  is in fact the swelling of the nasal lining that
  leads to nasal congestion.

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How can I prevent Nasal Congestion?

• You can help prevent nasal congestion due to
  cold and flu viruses by practicing good hygiene.
  Wash your hands regularly, avoid sharing drinking
  glasses or utensils, use alcohol-based hand
  sanitizers and avoid close contact with people
  who are sick.If your nasal congestion is
  allergy-related, its best to avoid allergens
  (such as dust, pollen, and smoke) that may
  irritate your nasal passageways. Using a good
  humidifier and nasal saline sprays or rinses can
  also help with nasal congestion due to allergies.

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What are the symptoms of Nasal Congestion?

• If you are having nasal congestion with your
  cold or flu, you will experience a stuffy or
  running nose and pain in your forehead and under
  your eyes. You will also feel tired and have
  difficulty in breathing through your nose.

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