Nasal congestion may be due to sinusitis or nasal allergies, causing blood vessels and nasal tissues to become swollen. At times the congestion can alter hearing and speech. Severe nasal congestion can lead to restless nights accompanied by...
Certain individuals, whether children or adults, have a tendency to breathe through the mouth instead of the nose. Whether you are exercising, sleeping or going about daily life, it is preferable to do nasal breathing rather than mouth breathing....
Coughing is a natural way the body prevents infection, bacteria and allergens from entering the body, according to the Austin Diagnostic Clinic. When an allergen is inhaled, the body will respond by coughing to eject it from the throat. In other...
The common term “cedar” applies to a variety of coniferous trees in the cedar, juniper and cypress families. All types produce allergenic cedar pollen, which causes allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, in some people whose bodies are...
Hot peppers mixed with diced tomatoes, garlic and onions create the spicy condiment known as salsa. Traditional recipes use relatively mild jalapeño peppers, while more intense versions add heat with fiery habanero peppers. Consuming hot...
A sore throat with the feeling of a lump is associated with post nasal drip, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Post nasal drip is a condition where excessive liquid secretions drip in the back of the throat, causing an...
A common symptom of an allergic reaction is coughing due to post-nasal drip, a condition where phlegm constantly drips in the back of the throat, according to FamilyDoctor.org. An allergy is defined by MayoClinic.com as a reaction of the immune...
A neti pot is a small container designed to clear nasal passages by rinsing out the nasal cavity. Warm salt and baking soda water or an over-the-counter saline nasal rinse is poured out of the spout of the neti pot into one nostril and runs out...
One of the most common symptoms caused by allergies is coughing, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Coughing is the result of throat irritation and could become a nuisance if not properly treated. An allergy cough...
Persistent cough is a common and often distressing symptom, and represents one of the most frequent problems for which people seek medical care. While lung problems often underlie a persistent cough, abnormalities in other organs also commonly...
Coughing is a brain-controlled reflex that clears mucus and particulate matter from the airways. Nerves in the airways and chest connect with the cough center in the brain to trigger the reflex. Many medical conditions can provoke dry coughing,...
A constant post-nasal drip can be the cause of an irritating chronic cough that is often worse at night. According to the Cleveland Clinic, post-nasal drip, or hyper-reflexive rhinopathy, is the result of excessive secretions of mucus that drain...
