Which symptom would be described by nasal obstruction with facial pressure?

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

Answer: (B)

Nasal obstruction with facial pressure points to congestion. When the nasal passages are swollen and blocked, you feel obstructed airflow; the facial pressure comes from sinus and nasal mucosa inflammation that creates a sense of fullness around the cheeks and forehead. This combination is classic for congestion, reflecting the sensation of stuffiness and blocked breathing through the nose. Sore throat describes throat irritation, rhinorrhea is a runny nose, and epistaxis is nosebleed—these can accompany a illness but don’t specifically describe the blocked nasal airflow with facial pressure that defines congestion.