SNIFFLING, a runny nose, constant wiping that leaves the skin on the sides of your nose red and tender . . . nasal congestion can really take the fun out of life.
“A blocked nose affects our ability to breathe, sleep, exercise and eat,” says Australian ear, nose and throat specialist Dr Benjamin Cook.
“The main causes are viral upper respiratory infections like colds and flu, allergies and problems with the structure of the nose.”
Here’s a look at the main reasons for a stuffy nose and what you can do about them.
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Colds cause a stuffy nose by eliciting an immune