If you think it's just a cold, you might want to think again…
http://m.boingboing.net/2010/04/16/nose-dwelling-leech.html
(caution: not for the squeamish).

Thats excellent isn't it?
I love the binomial name Tyrannobdella Rex!, most biologists have a great sense of humour. 🙂
In the great scheme of gruesome parasites though, its pretty small scale.

Hands up who doesn't sniffle as they read this!

Aye, I've had a stuffed up nose for the past year, and Vicks sinex had been crap!
Gonna have a look with a smouldering cigarrette and a pair of tweezers later, just in case! 🙂