Congestion can be of two kinds, which include nasal congestion and chest congestion. Nasal congestion occurs in the nose when the tissues in the line gets swell due to inflammation of the blood vessels. In general this congestion is caused by the virus and is characterized by stuffiness.

Nasal congestion can result in physical discomfort and can also affect your ears, speech and hearing. In more severe cases it can also lead to snoring and difficulty in sleeping and breathing. There are numerous causes of nasal congestion which include sinus infection, common cold, use of nasal sprays and others. In order to treat this type of congestion decongestants or antihistamines may be taken. Chest congestion is the other most common form of congestion where excess fluid and mucus gets accumulated in the lungs. A person suffering from chest congestion may experience chest pain, cough and difficulty in breathing. This type of congestion is mainly caused by bronchitis, pneumonia and post natal drip. Severe chest congestion is also audible and can be heard as a crackling sound in the chest. There are various ways of treating chest congestion which include over the counter medicines (OTC), prescribed medicines, home remedies and others