Children and young people. In 2011-12, toddlers and pre-schoolers (aged 2â4 years) spent an average of around 6 hours per day engaged in physical activity. They also spent almost one and a half hours (83 minutes) in the sedentary activities of watching TV, DVDs or playing electronic games.
There are several factors that might contribute to throat congestion, including seasonal allergies, chronic bronchitis, and upper respiratory infections. Asthma, an illness known to constrict the upper airways, can also cause symptoms of congestion.
Although common cold and flu are common causes of nasal congestion, they typically heal in about 7 days or less and are not culprits for chronic cases: Common causes of chronic nasal congestion include. Hay fever or other allergies e.g. allergy to dust mites, moulds, pet dander and latex among others. Enlarged adenoids.