A cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It’s very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two, according to the NHS. However, symptoms can be uncomfortable. Some research shows that exercise can strengthen our immune system, which may subsequently make us less susceptible to rhinoviruses, the most common culprit of a cold. But what can we do to relieve sinus congestion? The experts share their top tips.
Emeritus professor at Cardiff University and former director of the Common Cold Centre
When you have a common cold the virus nearly always gets into your sinuses and causes inflammation and congestion of the sinuses and the nasal airways. Doctors would not label this as
