AFAIK, mucous production occurs as a way to ‘trap’ pathogens. So yes, congestion is trying to do a good thing even though it’s unpleasant for us to deal with. This is why mucous can turn a certain colour when you’re sick, the pathogen can give it a particular appearance.
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AFAIK, mucous production occurs as a way to ‘trap’ pathogens. So yes, congestion is trying to do a good thing even though it’s unpleasant for us to deal with. This is why mucous can turn a certain colour when you’re sick, the pathogen can give it a particular appearance.