How to Treat a Stuffy Nose in Babies and Toddlers

How to Treat a Stuffy Nose in Babies and Toddlers

Your little one is congested. What should you do? In a child age 3 or under, this can be a challenge. For starters, it’s not always obvious what’s causing that stuffy nose. Infants and toddlers often catch colds because they are just starting to build up their immunity to common viruses. But there are many … Read more

Is It a Cold or a Sinus Infection?

Is It a Cold or a Sinus Infection?

Watery eyes, a stuffy nose, sneezing: How long these symptoms last can be a clue to what’s causing your congestion. Is it a cold or a sinus infection? Cold If it’s a cold virus, you may find yourself close to a tissue box for several days. Most of the time, colds get better on their … Read more

Mucus (Snot, Phlegm) Color, Function, Coughing, and More

Mucus (Snot, Phlegm) Color, Function, Coughing, and More

Mucus is something everyone has, and some people wish they had a lot less of the stringy, gooey stuff. Sure, it can be gross to blow globs of snot into tissue after tissue when you have a cold or sinus infection, but mucus actually serves a very important purpose. “Mucus is incredibly important for our … Read more