{"id":446,"date":"2018-11-21T10:09:21","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/nose\/nasal-congestion\/"},"modified":"2018-11-27T14:46:02","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T22:46:02","slug":"nasal-congestion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/ent-services\/nose\/nasal-congestion\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasal Congestion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1312\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-497835726-2048x1312.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-497835726.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock-497835726-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A congested, stuffy nose is a nuisance that can\naffect your ability to smell, taste and breathe. It is one of the most common\ncomplaints, especially when it persists or is accompanied by nasal discharge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Nasal Congestion? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Congestion occurs when nasal tissues and blood\nvessels become swollen and inflamed. It has little to do with excess mucus, as\nmany people believe. This swelling causes obstructed breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anything that irritates the nasal tissues can\ncause congestion. The list of possible causes is lengthy and includes\ninfections (colds, influenza and acute or chronic sinusitis), allergies,\nstructural abnormalities (deviated septum, enlarged adenoids\/tonsils, nasal\npolyps or tumors), non-allergic rhinitis, dry air, cold temperatures, bright\nlights, cluster headaches, hormonal changes, medications, thyroid problems,\nspicy foods, tobacco smoke and stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Congestion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home remedies are usually effective in treating\ncongestion. Decongestants (to shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passages)\nand antihistamines (to reduce the amount of mucus) provide quick relief, but\nthey are only effective for a few days. If used longer, they may actually\nworsen the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saline nasal sprays are a better bet,\nespecially when used in conjunction with a humidifier to moisten the air and\nkeep nasal passages from drying out. Drink lots of fluids, especially hot tea,\nbroth or chicken soup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For infants and younger children \u2013 who rely on\ntheir nose for breathing \u2013 a stuffy nose can be dangerous. Try removing mucus\nfrom the nose with a nasal bulb (aspirator) and having your child lie on his or\nher stomach to help mucus drain. Try saline nose drops (either purchased from a\ndrugstore or homemade by mixing one-quarter teaspoon salt with one-half cup\nlukewarm water). <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A congested, stuffy nose is a nuisance that can affect your ability to smell, taste and breathe. It is one of the most common complaints, especially when it persists or is accompanied by nasal discharge. What Causes Nasal Congestion? Congestion occurs when nasal tissues and blood vessels become swollen and inflamed. 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