Article: When I have a bad cold, my nose gets plugged. What causes a stuffy nose?(Ask Doctor Cory)

Dear Sierra:

When you have a cold, the lining of the nose makes a lot of mucus. The mucus helps the nose protect itself from the cold virus. It helps to push out the infection. But the extra mucus makes breathing more difficult.

As a cold goes away, the stuffy nose usually goes away, too. Until then, there are a few things you can do to be more comfortable. Take a warm shower and breathe the ...

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