How to Cope with Seasonal Flu and Nasal Congestion

When the weather changes, especially when it gets colder, your nose can get stuffy and runny because the cold air makes it produce extra mucus.

Sometimes, even dust, smoke from Diwali crackers, or things like mold and pet dander can make you sneeze a lot.

If you get a fever, it might be a flu bug, which is usually caused by a virus and can last about a week.

It's important to know that the small pills called antibiotics only work for germs called bacteria, not viruses, so they won't help with a normal flu.

If your fever gets really high, or if your snot looks yellow or green, you should see a doctor.

There are also sprays that can help your nose feel better.

Some sprays have medicine to calm down swelling inside your nose, while others can quickly unblock it but shouldn't be used for too long.

Salty water drops can help clean out your nose too.