"Got a stuffy nose?" by cooljackhttp://trailfire.com/cooljack/trails/31994cooljack/trails60AllRefer.comhttp://trailfire.com/cooljack/marks/90323People generally think that a nose gets stuffy due to too thick mucus. It’s not true. A congested nose happens when the membranes lining the nose become swollen from inflamed blood vessels. This can occur due to cold, sinus infections, flu, or allergies.

]]>Got a stuffy nose?cooljackThu, 26 Apr 2007 11:25:47 -0700trailfire:markId:90323Main Page - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediahttp://trailfire.com/cooljack/marks/90326Nasal congestion in infants can cause serious problems than in adults. Nasal congestion in small children could interfere with nursing and may cause severe respiratory discomfort. It could even be fatal. A stuffy nose can even interfere with the hearing and speech development of a child.

]]>Got a stuffy nose?cooljackThu, 26 Apr 2007 11:32:41 -0700trailfire:markId:90326National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Healthhttp://trailfire.com/cooljack/marks/90333A stuffy nose can also be relieved without using any medicines at all. The following would definitely help: using gentle nasal sprays, drinking hot fluids like tea and chicken broth, and increasing the humidity in the air with vaporizers or humidifiers. They do not have harmful side effects.


]]>Got a stuffy nose?cooljackThu, 26 Apr 2007 11:40:59 -0700trailfire:markId:90333ENT Link : Working for the Best Ear, Nose, and Throat Carehttp://trailfire.com/cooljack/marks/91198Nasal congestion is one of the most commonly heard human complaints. It causes considerable discomfort to the affected person. It always hampers the quality of life of the affected person. Nasal congestion should not be neglected as it may cause serious infections if left untreated.

]]>Got a stuffy nose?cooljackSat, 28 Apr 2007 08:34:27 -0700trailfire:markId:91198WELCOME TO HEALTH 911http://trailfire.com/cooljack/marks/91199Both red and black pepper can help alleviate nose congestion. They help dilate the blood vessels and simulate secretions. It can be sprinkled on food. A quarter spoon mixed with drinking water also aids in relief. Home remedies are better than having medicines with side effects.

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