Blocked Nose Cure -

For a moment, Elias could breathe. He looked at the sink, horrified and relieved. But the victory was short-lived. Five minutes later, the inflammation returned. The passage was clear of debris, but the walls were still swollen shut.

Glory, Elias thought. I can breathe.

He tried again. He pressed harder. He felt a building pressure behind his eyes, a sensation like a balloon was inflating in his forehead. Just as he was about to surrender, there was a sound—a wet, squelching pop .

"Steam," he muttered. "Steam expands things... no, heat relaxes things."

"I can breathe," Elias whispered, afraid to speak too loudly lest the spell break.