Nasal congestion is caused by the swelling of venous erectile tissue in the nose, rather than mucus, and may become worse due to infection or allergies. The two nostrils are separate organs which work in a cycle that can be somewhat controlled. Pathogens may be kept at bay during this cycle as antibody-rich plasma is released when nasal tissue unswells. Cold air can trick cold receptors into feeling as if air is being received, while damage to these receptors can make a person feel like they are suffocating.
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CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,