Which symptom is described by chest, sinus, head, or nasal involvement?

• A. Congestion
• B. Sore throat
• C. Rhinorrhea
• D. Epistaxis

Answer: (A)

Congestion is the feeling of blockage or fullness in the airways due to swollen nasal/sinus mucosa or excess mucus. When symptoms are described as involving the chest, sinuses, head, or nose, it points to a congestive pattern across both upper and sometimes lower airways. That shared sense of “stuffiness” across these regions is what makes congestion the best match.

Sore throat is mainly throat irritation or pain, not a sensation of blockage. Rhinorrhea means a runny nose, which is a discharge problem rather than the overall feeling of obstruction. Epistaxis is nosebleed, a bleeding issue, not congestion. In practice, patients with infections or allergies often report nasal or sinus congestion and may note chest congestion if coughing or bronchial involvement is present, along with a sense of head fullness due to sinus pressure.