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Congestion
Congestion refers to any situation of "backup of fluid." Congestion may refer to the sinuses being backed up with mucus, while pulmonary congestion refers to a backup of fluid into the lungs due to problems with blood flow.
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Home remedys for congestion?
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Can steam rooms cause congestion?
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Best way to get rid of congestion?
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How to remove really bad congestion?
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what happens wheb yiu have congestion?
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Is a netty pot effective for congestion?
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How do i get rid of my cold and congestion?
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Can you give an infant anything for congestion?
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Can forced air heatcause you to have constant congestion?
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How can I deal with chronic congestion and post-nasal drip?
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Which medicines work good for a drippy nose without congestion?
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What environmental factors can cause constant congestion in my home?
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A 37-year old female asked:
How long do I need to take echanacea and goldenseal for cold and congestion.
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How do you use saline for congestion ?
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what can i do if my baby has congestion?
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How long does a common cold congestion last?
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A 27-year old asked:
what can i give my 7 week old infant for congestion?
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How to help a 4 month baby relief of nose congestion?
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A 33-year old asked:
do all topical decongestants cause rebound congestion?
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A 44-year old asked:
What would you do to get rid of a cough and congestion?
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How can i help my 13 month old get sleep with congestion?
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A 16-year old female asked:
How can you differentiate strep and just congestion drainage?
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How do i get rid of my 6 month old baby's congestion problem?
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A 23-year old asked:
how can i get rid of my one year olds snotty nose and congestion?
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What are your thoughts? Could water help the baby cold and congestion?
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A 43-year old female asked:
what would cause congestion and phlegm after being outside in the cold?
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A 36-year old asked:
Been having this dry cough and nothing is breaking up my congestion. any home remedies?
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A 26-year old female asked:
What does "Congestion and edema" mean in colonoscopy report :-/ they couldnt find any inflammitory disease?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Burning sinus, but no congestion or signs of infection. I don't feel sick at all, but how do I stop the burning?
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A 32-year old female asked:
What happens if I suddenly stop taking Rhonocort Aqua? the medicine insert says not to. Will it give me rebound congestion, or make me sick?
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