Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sinusitis is often mistaken for a cold that just won't clear. (Getty Images ) A lingering cold can be frustrating. You expect the ...

The sinuses are four hollow spaces on both sides of your face and head. They're connected by narrow channels that allow air and fluids to flow between your nose and throat. If you have inflammation in ...

How many times have you woken up from sleep or failed to have a good one due to sinusitis? It happens when your nasal passages get blocked or inflamed, most commonly due to allergies, cold, or ...

Nasal congestion beyond the usual duration of a cold may indicate deeper underlying ENT issues, experts caution.

When allergies, a cold, the flu or a sinus infection cause nasal congestion, all we want is reliable relief. And for good reason: A study in Current Medical Research and Opinion found that nasal ...

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Nobody likes being sick. The sneezing, coughing and runny nose are enough to drive anyone crazy. But having a blocked nose, whether it's from an illness or just plain ol' seasonal allergies is perhaps ...

Congestion from cold and flu is the buildup of mucus in your nose, sinuses, or chest that causes a feeling of fullness or blockage. When you're dealing with congestion from a cold or the flu, you want ...

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