Nasal Congestion Worse At Night
Nasal congestion refers to a stuffy nose.
Alternative Names
Nose - congested; Congested nose; Stuffy nose
Considerations
Many people think that a nose gets congested (stuffy) from too much thick mucus. However, in most cases, the nose becomes congested when the tissues lining it become swollen. The swelling is due to inflamed blood vessels.
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