A woman who thought her blocked nose was a cold symptom ended up receiving a far more serious diagnosis. In January of this ...

Have you ever been frustrated by one side of your nose feeling completely blocked while the other is clear? As annoying as it ...

Humidifiers can reduce nasal congestion and sinus pain by releasing water vapour into the air and loosening the mucus in your ...

(Getty Images) Cold and flu season often means contending with a stuffy, blocked nose that is uncomfortable and irritating.

A blocked nose is one of the most annoying symptoms that comes with a cold, as not only does it make it harder to breathe, but it leaves you feeling congested, ‘bunged up’ and uncomfortable.

Some foods seem to induce mucus formation in the sinuses, causing catarrh and congestion. Congested sinuses are also more likely to become infected. Classically, mucus-forming foods include dairy ...

On a rainy day in Kuala Lumpur, a lady in her early 30’s, looking very tired and stressed out, came to my clinic, complaining of a blocked nose for the past two weeks, which disturbed her daily ...

When sinuses become blocked and filled with mucus, they cannot drain properly and become a breeding ground for bacteria. This can lead to symptoms like nasal congestion or discharge, post-nasal ...

Sinus headaches usually occur along with congestion. The drainage passageways of the sinuses into the nose can get blocked and fluid can accumulate in the sinuses, causing pressure. Many things can ...

“Other times, bacteria can take over if your sinuses are already blocked.” Other factors can increase your likelihood of developing a sinus infection, too. “Allergies or irritants like smoke ...