Nasal congestion happens when there is an excess build-up of mucus within the nose, caused by an inflammation within nostrils which could be a side or direct effect of some allergy, flu, environmental irritants or sinusitis. But the good news is that a clogged nose can be treated easily with plenty of home remedies.
A warm compress is traditionally regarded as one of the best remedies for nasal congestion, the compress helps in opening up the nasal passages and eases the clogged nose.
Drink a lot of warm water. Almost all fluids can help you ease-out in times of a stuffy nose. Staying hydrated helps in thinning the mucus clogged in your nasal passage and decreases the pressure in your sinuses.
Inhaling steam is not only one of the best treatments for a stuffy nose but it also helps in other respiratory issues like influenza and sinus. To make it easier you can use a steamer and fill it up with boiling water.
You can prepare a garlic soup by crushing 2 to 3 garlic cloves in boilng water, or just have an entire clove as it is. Take garlic cloves at least two times a day for a quick relief from stuffy nose.
Smelling a peeled onion for 5 minutes may also prove effective in clearing nasal congestion and facilitate easy breathing .
Mix 2 teaspoons of Cider vinegar with a cup of warm water and consume it at least 3 times a day, you can also add a tablespoon of honey to the solution if you like. This should provide an effective relief from a congested nose and other sinus related problems.
For another equally quick remedy you can try having tomato juice. Grab a mug of tomato juice and add about a table spoon of garlic and a teaspoon of salt to it. Drink this juice at least twice a day for easing your clogged noseThe medicinal properties of basil leaves are well-known. A handful of this wonderful herb can also come in handy to treat a stuffy nose.
Ginger with its high anti-inflammatory properties is one of the best cures for a stuffy nose. You can use it as a compress, or have it with your tea or just a mug of lukewarm water.
Just two teaspoons of pure honey consumed in the morning and at night, or in accompaniment with lukewarm water, milk or tea can prove as a great remedy for your stuffy nose.
