{"id":3970,"date":"2024-11-08T19:01:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T00:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/?p=3970"},"modified":"2024-11-08T19:01:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T00:01:53","slug":"how-to-beat-congestion-and-enjoy-a-delicious-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/how-to-beat-congestion-and-enjoy-a-delicious-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Beat Congestion and Enjoy a Delicious Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thanksgiving is fast approaching. And with it comes savory turkey, tangy cranberry sauce and deliciously sweet pumpkin pie. With so many tasty foods just around the corner, you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re in tip-top shape to enjoy them. One possible roadblock to enjoying Thanksgiving flavors is congestion. Let\u2019s take a look at how congestion affects taste and what you can do to prevent it from interfering with the meal you\u2019ve been waiting for all year.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Does Congestion Affect Taste?<\/h2>\n\n
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Taste dysfunction is a common complaint of chronic sinusitis patients<\/a>. With chronic sinusitis, the tissues in the sinuses become inflamed, leading to congestion and reduced sense of taste and smell<\/a>. While there is no one reason behind taste interference, the close relationship between taste and smell is often cited when explaining the phenomenon. For example, when you grab a burger from Bravas, the scent of the bun, meat and cheese fills your nostrils, adding to the culinary experience. When you cannot smell your dinner, you may also have trouble fully enjoying its flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Can I Relieve Congestion for a Better Thanksgiving Dinner?<\/h2>\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to let congestion get in the way of a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. A few ways you can manage congestion include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n