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 most common causes for throat congestion and among them are smoking, second hand smoke, air irritants, some chemicals, pollen, dust, viral infection or throat infection (such as measles or chicken pox), hard or big objects swallowing (usually occurs among children), respiratory or lung problems, heart conditions, strep throat, flue ...
Common cold, sinus infection or allergies may lead to Nasal congestion. Nasal congestion might lead to sore throat and severe cough in case the mucus built in the nasal cavity runs down the throat (or the postnasal drip). Alternative names for nasal congestion includes, Nasal obstruction, Nasal blockage, Blocked nose, Plugged nose, Stuffy nose etc.