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Apr 9, 2026 7 min

Why Alcohol Makes You Stuffy

from The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9 Hosted by Mike Hardenbrook & Cloud9

Why does alcohol make your nose stuffy? It’s not just in your head. That sudden congestion, facial pressure, or flushed feeling after a drink might actually be your body reacting in real time. Alcohol can trigger histamine release, widen blood vessels in your sinuses, and even increase inflammation—leading to that blocked, heavy feeling. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what this means for your body: Why wine and beer can trigger sinus congestion The role of histamines, sulfites, and inflammation Why your nose feels blocked after just a few sips How dehydration makes sinus symptoms worse Simple ways to reduce that stuffy, heavy feeling 🎧 Tune in and find out what your body is really telling you after that first drink.

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