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 most popular factor which triggers chest congestion is common cold. Also fungi, bacteria and allergens can also trigger chest congestion as well as infection. Some other medical conditions such as pneumonia, the flu, tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma do contribute to the occurrence of chest congestion.