How to Clear Stuffy Nose?
1.
Take it easy when blowing your nose.
If your nose is stuffed up but not dripping, or mucus isn't coming out easily when you
blow your nose, don't force it.
Your
impulse may be to blow your nose — hard — until you expel some mucus, but it's best
if you leave the tissues alone.
Only blow your nose when it is running.
2.
Take an over-the-counter decongestant or antihistamine.
Depending on the cause of the stuffiness, you might be able to find some relief in widely
available
medications.
3.
Use a saline nasal spray.
Saline nasal sprays are simply salt water in a convenient applicator — no medications
or drugs are included.
The water will soothe the
inflammation in your nose, as well as flushing out any mucus or bacteria.
4.
Use steam to ease congestion.
The moisture and heat from steam will ease the inflammation and help you breathe easier.
The good news about this method: you can do it
as often as you need to, including running a humidifier constantly until you feel better.
5.
Stay hydrated.
Drinking plenty of fluid will thin out any mucus in your nose, making it easier to expel.
The extra moisture in your system will also soothe irritated
nasal passages and prevent sinus blockages.
6.
Put a warm compress over your nose.
Wet a washcloth with water that's as hot as you can stand, lie down, and lay the cloth
over the bridge of your nose so that it
covers your sinuses but leaves the path to your nostrils clear.
Rewet the washcloth when it starts to feel uncomfortably cold.
7.
Use a vapor rub.
Most chest or vapor rubs contain menthol, eucalyptus, and/or camphor, which some people
believe helps ease congestion when the vapors are inhaled.
Popular rubs that can be used for this purpose include Vick's, Tiger Balm, and IcyHot.
Although the ingredients in these remedies may effectively relieve the sensation
of a stuffy nose in many people, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that they
effectively treat cold symptoms.
8.
Rest in an upright position.
If you find that the congestion gets worse when you lie down, try to elevate your head
a little bit.
Put an extra pillow beneath your
head, or try to sleep in a recliner.
9.
Use nasal adhesive strips.
These thin white strips go over the bridge of your nose, and are meant to manually widen
your nostrils just enough to help you breathe
easier.
They might be marketed as anti-snoring strips in some stores.
10.
Eat spicy food.
If your sinuses are congested, consider chowing down on a dish that's slightly spicier than
you usually enjoy.
Drink plenty of water as you eat, and
you should find that your nose is running by the end of the meal.
Blow out as much mucus as you can.
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