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How we breathe: nasal congestion and treatment strategies

Peta-Lee Sacks, Richard J. Harvey

Nasal congestion is a complex symptom shaped as much by perception as by physiology. Clear distinctions between obstruction, inflammation and patient-reported experiences are essential for accurate diagnosis and management.

May 2026
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Written and narrated by
Professor Kim Oates for the
Clinical Excellence Commission
Brief Bites are a series of short videos that can be used to enhance clinical care and patient safety. Being brief, they can be used in many situations including clinical team meetings or in education sessions.