Word Finder - congestion

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The hindrance or blockage of the passage of something, for example a fluid, mixture, traffic, people, etc. (due to an excess of this or due to a partial or complete obstruction), resulting in overfilling or overcrowding.

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An excess or accumulation of something

The congestion must be breaking up.

They called it acute congestion of the stomach and brain.

Despite a huge emigration of Jews from Russia, the congestion within the pale is the cause of terrible destitution and misery.

The plans are part of the Council 's ongoing efforts to tackle traffic congestion.

The public baths were kept under strict supervision; the toga was ordered to be worn in public by senators and equites on solemn occasions; extravagant banquets were prohibited; rules were made to prevent the congestion of traffic in the streets.

The service repairs punctures, replaces inner tubes and checks tire pressure within the Congestion Charging Zone.

There may be bleeding from the nose, cutaneous congestion, deafness, blindness, coma or delirium, and even death from cardiac failure.

Urban regeneration brings congestion by the lorry load A 44 ton refrigerated lorry is blocking the road ahead.

Allergies can become obvious in the first few months of life in the form of nasal congestion, cough, rash, or diarrhea following food intake.

In 2003, the congestion charge was introduced to reduce traffic in the city center.

Manchester hopes that Mr Darling will unblock funding for extensions to its tram network in return for its cooperation in testing congestion charging.

The tea can be used to help with stomach problems, sore throats and congestion.

Homeopathic doctors believe that any symptoms, such as headache, nasal congestion or cough, are the body's own attempts to self-heal and that suppressing these symptoms will only drive disease further into the body.

Funding of railroad infrastructure has been substantially increased and the London congestion charge has proved successful.

Second, it would be held in the open air, not in the sometimes stultifying heat and congestion of a marquee.

Cayenne helps to clear up a stuffy nose or the chest congestion associated with colds and flu.

Natural sinus relief herbs help clear the sinus congestion and headaches that accompany colds, while elderberry tincture is a time-honored remedy for the flu.

It can be used in a chai tea to improve congestion and clear a "stuffy head" feeling.

Taxi service from the airports ranges from $25-45 or higher depending on congestion and the total amount of tolls.

If possible, try shopping early in the day or later to avoid the most congestion.

This is also an excellent style to have on hand to use on a temporary basis when you have nasal congestion.

Nasal congestion can make breathing through the nose nearly impossible.

For example, the article "11 Ways to Stop Snoring" suggests taking an antihistamine before bed if you have congestion.

A slight breeze or a fan set on low can provide refreshing air circulation, but too much wind may cause the sleeping person's lips and mouth to become dry and can cause early morning nasal congestion.

Sometimes, steroid nasal sprays are necessary to treat nasal congestion.

Nasal congestion, dry nose, dry eyes, sore throat, and nosebleeds are common CPAP problems.

You can also try using a saline nasal spray before bed, or ask your doctor for a steroid nasal spray to reduce inflammation and congestion.

Nasal congestion, noise from the CPAP machine, needing to sleep on your back, and the strange sensation of air being forced into your airways can make sleep nearly impossible in the early days of treatment.

For example, if you have significant, chronic congestion, this will reduce airflow and therefore cause snoring.

A snoring cure here may include treatments for the congestion, such as allergy treatments.

Nasal problems, such as chronic congestion, allergies, a deviated septum, or nasal polyps, may all cause snoring.

Side effects associated with CPAP use include nasal congestion, dry mouth, skin irritation, and sore throat.

For example, the product Breathe Aid Nasal Dilator works to reduce nasal congestion to stop your snoring.

It also works for those suffering from nasal congestion.

It may work for those who snore because they are overweight or dealing with nasal congestion.

Asthma, colds, sinus infections, and other conditions that cause nasal or sinus congestion can all lead to snoring.

Smoking also increases congestion, and this can trigger or worsen snoring.

Medications are useful when nasal congestion, infections, or asthma cause or contribute to snoring.

Nasal decongestant sprays can loosen nasal and sinus congestion and relieve blocked airways.

A lack of patience, congestion and overall discomfort can make it very tempting to forego a night of treatment.

Common symptoms of food allergies include hives, angioedema (swelling), rashes, respiratory congestion, and gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and/or gas.

Decongestants are medicines used to relieve nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Because these drugs have actions similar to the natural hormones, they have been used for purposes other than the treatment of nasal congestion.

This congestion results when membranes lining the nose become swollen.

Some people complain of rebound congestion, which occurs when, after the decongestant has worn off, the congestion returns even worse than before.

Watanabe, H., et al. "Oxymetazoline nasal spray three times daily for four weeks in normal subjects is not associated with rebound congestion or tachyphylaxis."

These can include a runny nose, cough, congestion, hoarseness, conjunctivitis, and fever.

Children who breathe through their mouths at night because of nasal congestion often get sore throats that improve as the day progresses.

Enlargement of the heart can be seen in x rays and congestion of the blood vessels in the lungs.

Allergic conjunctivitis-Inflammation of the membrane lining the eyelid and covering the eyeball; congestion of the conjunctiva, with mucus secretion.