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 ...
A crossection of the human head, including the throat. Tonsiillitis can cause congestion and a sore throat. Chronic bronchitis can cause throat congestion. Allergies or upper respiratory infections cause throat congestion. Acid reflux disease can cause stomach acid to settle in the throat, causing congestion. A patient may experience congestion in the chest and throat during an asthma attack.