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Congestion
may refer to:
Medicine
Excessive fluid in tissues, vessels, or both, including:
Edema
, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the
interstitium
, manifesting as swelling
Peripheral edema
, edema in peripheral body parts such as limbs and feet
Pulmonary edema
, edema in the lungs that impairs breathing
Congestive heart failure
, heart failure resulting in congestion in one or more organs
Nasal congestion
, the blockage of nasal passages due to swollen membranes
Prostatic congestion
, a medical condition that happens when the prostate becomes swollen by excess fluid
Other uses
Network congestion
, reduced quality of service when a network is carrying more data than it can handle
Traffic congestion
, vehicles clogging streets and highways
Congestion pricing
, a system of surcharging users of public goods that are subject to congestion through excess demand
Congestion
(film)
, a 1918 silent film
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