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During a cold or respiratory infection, the mucous membranes in the nose and sinuses swell and also produce more mucous. This causes a feeling and sounds of "congestion". Drinking warm fluids and inhaling warm mist (say from a cup of tea) can temporarily open the sinuses. Cold and flu medications can reduce the inflammation and dry the excess mucous secretions.

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