Alcohol Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms & Management

Sulfites and other preservatives in alcoholic drinks further aggravate nasal irritation, making symptoms more severe. Dehydration directly impacts the consistency of mucus in the nasal passages. This altered consistency makes it harder for the tiny, hair-like structures called cilia, which line the nasal passages, to effectively clear the mucus. The impaired clearance of thickened mucus…