John Carew, MD, is an otolaryngologist and adjunct assistant professor at the Mount Sinai Medical Center department of otolaryngology and NYU Medical Center. Colds, the flu, sinus infections, and ...

Nasal congestion occurs when blood vessels and mucous membranes in the sinuses and nasal passageways swell. While mild congestion often clears on its own, a range of treatments and home remedies can ...

A stuffy nose isn't always caused by an infection; it can be due to the weather and allergies too. To relieve congestion, stay hydrated, use a humidifier, and sleep on your back if possible. If only ...

Nasal congestion is a common condition in which the nasal passages and nearby tissues have restricted airflow through them from structural narrowing, swelling of the tissues and blood vessels, or both ...