Winter health: How to take care of nasal congestion
Nasal congestion is the inflammation of the linings of the nasal cavity causing swollen nasal passages constricting air flow
Effective nasal hygiene is important in the winter season. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock) Winter allergies are quite common and in the current pandemic situation, one has to be careful and closely understand their body. One of the classic signs of winter allergy is nasal congestion. Dr Ranbeer Singh, consultant ENT surgeon, Care Hospital, Hyderabad, says that allergies can lead to a runny or blocked nose, an itchy throat, watery eyes, coughing, a sore throat, fever, etc.
What is nasal congestion?
It is the inflammation of the linings of the nasal cavity causing swollen nasal passages constricting air flow and making it harder to breathe through your nose. It causes you to feel stuffed up, which is why it’s also referred to as ‘stuffy nose’. One might experience a stuffy nose with congestion, accompanied by common cold and cough, the doctor explains.
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