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Nasal congestion, the Glossary

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.^[1]

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Symptoms and signs: Respiratory system

Adenoid

In anatomy, the pharyngeal tonsil, also known as the nasopharyngeal tonsil or adenoid, is the superior-most of the tonsils.

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Allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, of which the seasonal type is called hay fever, is a type of inflammation in the nose that occurs when the immune system overreacts to allergens in the air.

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Allergy

Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are various conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment.

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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art is a 2020 popular science book by science journalist James Nestor.

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Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic is an American nonprofit academic medical center based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Common cold

The common cold or the cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract that primarily affects the respiratory mucosa of the nose, throat, sinuses, and larynx.

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COVID-19

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

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Decongestant

A decongestant, or nasal decongestant, is a type of pharmaceutical drug that is used to relieve nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract.

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a chronic upper gastrointestinal disease in which stomach content persistently and regularly flows up into the esophagus, resulting in symptoms and/or complications.

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Honeymoon rhinitis

Honeymoon rhinitis (or honeymoon nose) is a condition in which the sufferer experiences nasal congestion during sexual intercourse or arousal. Nasal congestion and honeymoon rhinitis are symptoms and signs: Respiratory system.

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Humidifier

A humidifier is a household appliance or device designed to increase the moisture level in the air within a room or an enclosed space.

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Hypoxia (medicine)

Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level.

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Inflammation

Inflammation (from inflammatio) is part of the biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.

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Influenza

Influenza, commonly known as "the flu" or just "flu", is an infectious disease caused by influenza viruses.

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Inhaler

An inhaler (puffer, asthma pump or allergy spray) is a medical device used for delivering medicines into the lungs through the work of a person's breathing.

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Kyphosis

Kyphosis is an abnormally excessive convex curvature of the spine as it occurs in the thoracic and sacral regions.

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Mouth breathing

Mouth breathing, medically known as chronic oral ventilation, is long-term breathing through the mouth. Nasal congestion and mouth breathing are symptoms and signs: Respiratory system.

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Naphazoline

Naphazoline is a medicine used as a decongestant, and a vasoconstrictor added to eye drops to relieve red eye.

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Nasal cavity

The nasal cavity is a large, air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face. Nasal congestion and nasal cavity are nose.

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Nasal irrigation

Nasal irrigation (also called nasal lavage, nasal toilet, or nasal douche) is a personal hygiene practice in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses, in order to enhance nasal breathing.

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Nasal polyp

Nasal polyps (NP) are noncancerous growths within the nose or sinuses.

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Nasal septum deviation

Nasal septum deviation is a physical disorder of the nose, involving a displacement of the nasal septum.

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Nasal spray

Nasal sprays are used to deliver medications locally in the nasal cavities or systemically. Nasal congestion and nasal spray are nose.

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Obligate nasal breathing

Obligate nasal breathing describes a physiological instinct to breathe through the nose (or other forms of external nasal passages, depending on the species) as opposed to breathing through the mouth. Nasal congestion and Obligate nasal breathing are nose.

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Otorhinolaryngology

Otorhinolaryngology (abbreviated ORL and also known as otolaryngology, otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ORL–H&N or OHNS), or ear, nose, and throat (ENT)) is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck.

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Oxygen

Oxygen is a chemical element; it has symbol O and atomic number 8.

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Oxymetazoline, sold under the brand name Afrin among others, is a topical decongestant and vasoconstrictor medication.

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Phenylephrine

Phenylephrine, sold under the brand names Neosynephrine and Sudafed PE among numerous others, is a medication used as a decongestant for uncomplicated nasal congestion, used to dilate the pupil, used to increase blood pressure (given intravenously in cases of low blood pressure), and used to relieve hemorrhoids (as a suppository).

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Rebound effect

The rebound effect, or rebound phenomenon, is the emergence or re-emergence of symptoms that were either absent or controlled while taking a medication, but appear when that same medication is discontinued, or reduced in dosage.

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Rhinitis medicamentosa

Rhinitis medicamentosa (or RM, also known as rebound congestion) is a condition of rebound nasal congestion suspected to be brought on by extended use of topical decongestants (e.g., oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline, and naphazoline nasal sprays) and certain oral medications (e.g., sympathomimetic amines and various 2-imidazolines) that constrict blood vessels in the lining of the nose, although evidence has been contradictory.

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Riverhead Books

Riverhead Books is an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) founded in 1994 by Susan Petersen Kennedy.

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses resulting in symptoms that may include thick nasal mucus, a plugged nose, and facial pain.

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Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which repetitive pauses in breathing, periods of shallow breathing, or collapse of the upper airway during sleep results in poor ventilation and sleep disruption.

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Snoring

Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. Nasal congestion and Snoring are symptoms and signs: Respiratory system.

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Tonsil

The tonsils are a set of lymphoid organs facing into the aerodigestive tract, which is known as Waldeyer's tonsillar ring and consists of the adenoid tonsil (or pharyngeal tonsil), two tubal tonsils, two palatine tonsils, and the lingual tonsils.

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Topical decongestant

Topical decongestants are decongestants applied directly to the nasal cavity.

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Upper airway resistance syndrome

Upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is a sleep disorder characterized by the narrowing of the airway that can cause disruptions to sleep.

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WebMD

WebMD is an American corporation which publishes online news and information about human health and well-being.

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Xylometazoline, also spelled xylomethazoline, is a medication used to reduce symptoms of nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasal_congestion

Also known as Blocked Up Nose, Blocked nose, Clogged Nose, Congested Nose, Nasal Obstruction, Nasal blockage, Nose congestion, Plugged nose, Snivel, Stuffed nose, Stuffed up nose, Stuffy nose.

Nasal congestion, the Glossary

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Symptoms and signs: Respiratory system

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