Congestion
Partial or complete blockage of the nasal passages causing difficulty breathing through the nose. One of the most common symptoms across upper respiratory, allergic, and structural nasal conditions.
Quick answer
Nasal congestion (ICD-10: R09.81 Nasal congestion; ICD-11: CA09.0) is most commonly caused by allergic rhinitis, viral URI, and sinusitis. Nasal corticosteroids and saline irrigation have the strongest evidence. One-sided persistent congestion in adults requires investigation to exclude structural or neoplastic cause.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Difficulty breathing through one or both nostrils
Stuffed or blocked sensation in the nasal passages
Postnasal drip or mucus drainage at the back of the throat
Reduced sense of smell or taste
Mouth breathing, particularly during sleep
What is Congestion?
Partial or complete blockage of the nasal passages causing difficulty breathing through the nose. One of the most common symptoms across upper respiratory, allergic, and structural nasal conditions.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Congestion, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Cognitive patterns, emotional processing, and stress response.
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