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Nasal Congestion: How to Get Rid of a Stuffy Nose
April 7, 2020
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Dr. Chesney Fowler
Dr. Fowler is an emergency medicine physician and received her MD from George Washington University. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Christiana Care Health System. In addition to her work at K Health, Dr. Fowler is a practicing emergency medicine physician in Washington, DC.
If you’ve ever struggled to breathe from your nose or laid awake at night due to stuffiness, you know how difficult congestion can be. Caused by irritation and inflammation in the nasal passages, a stuffy nose commonly occurs with illnesses like influenza and the common cold, or with seasonal and environmental allergies. Other medical conditions and external factors like smoke and strong smells can also contribute to nasal congestion.
Fortunately, there are a number of medications and at-home remedies that can ease your symptoms. Keep in mind that it’s also important to address the underlying cause of your stuffy nose.
In this article, I’ll explain:
“Nasal congestion usually happens because of inflammation and swelling in the sinuses and nasal passages.”
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by
Dr. Chesney Fowler
Dr. Fowler is an emergency medicine physician and received her MD from George Washington University. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Christiana Care Health System. In addition to her work at K Health, Dr. Fowler is a practicing emergency medicine physician in Washington, DC.
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