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.
The common cold is a viral respiratory infection causing sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, headache and more. A middle ear infection puts pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and, sometimes, hearing loss. Exposure to smoke can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, and more. Dust exposure can cause congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and more.