(CNN) — Every time I get the sniffles, I long for the days when I can breathe freely again. Like most people, grabbing a tissue and blowing my nose is the usual go-to move, and with good reason. The ...

Cold and flu season is upon us. Cases are jumping across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows, bringing plenty of stuffy, runny noses along for the ride. While ...