During the Winter, Brad Sleeps in a Dorm Room That

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Essay

During the winter, Brad sleeps in a dorm room that lacks a humidifier for the heated air. In the mornings he notices that his nose is "stuffy," similar to when he has a cold, but after showering and drinking some water, the stuffiness disappears until the next morning. What might be the cause of Brad's nasal condition?

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