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A stuffy nose happens when the tissues lining the nose become swollen. This swelling develops when the blood vessels inside the nose become inflamed, often as a result...
There’s a reason why they call it the “common cold”—on average, adults experience 2-3 colds each year (and children have even more!). The flu is also very common;...
Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that affects your lungs, nose, and throat. The viruses behind influenza are notoriously contagious. They infect between 8%...
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A stuffy nose happens when the tissues lining the nose become swollen. This swelling develops...
Medically reviewed
There’s a reason why they call it the “common cold”—on average, adults experience 2-3 colds...
Medically reviewed
Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that affects your lungs, nose,...
