Try nasal irrigation
Nasal irrigation may bring quick relief of blocked nose without the use of medications. Try using a neti pot, it looks more daunting to use than it actually is. The neti pot works by thinning out mucus and flushing it out of the nasal passage.
• Tilt your head at a 45 degree angle and bring the tip of the neti pot to your top nostril. The saline solution will go into one nostril, travel through your nasal cavity, and come out of the other nostril.if the solution drips into your mouth, just spit it out. Blow your nose and repeat the process on the other side.
• How often should you irrigate with neti pot? People who are suffering from severe sinus problems or allergies found relief irrigating daily. As soon as symptoms get better, the recommended usage is three times per week.
While pinching your nose hold your breath
• In this exercise walk around the room (20-30 steps) or nod your head gently up and down, still holding your breath and pinching your nose. Do this for as long as you can last. Breathe out of your nose when you need oxygen. Repeat the process 2 to 3 times.
• Repeat the exercise of pinching your nose and holding your breath whilst walking around about once or twice every hour.
• Use other types of steam to clear up congestion
Go for a steam treatment by resting your head over a steaming hot pot of water. Be sure that the water may not scald you. Add a little bit of chamomile tea to the water and drape a towel over head to capture more steam.
Another way of steaming is hop into the shower for about 10 to 15 minutes, using the warmest water you can stand. Breathe in and out deeply, filling your lungs and nasal passages with steam.
• Make your own humidifiers and use them
Humidifiers help put moisture into the air. There are many type of humidifiers such as vaporizers, impellers, ultrasonics- but they all work to get more moisture in the air. When the air in your vicinity is too dry, the mucus in your nose isn’t flushed properly, making drainage harder.
• Warm- or cool-air humidifiers? If your child is suffering from stuffy nose, or you’re cost-conscious, cool-air humidifiers are probably your best bet. Cool-air humidifiers are safer and more cost-effective than warm-air alternatives.
• Overuse of humidifiers can also lead to harm. Too much of moisture can potentially cause respiratory problems as it relieves congestion problem.
• Use acupressure by massaging your sinuses
Although this is a little old-fashioned, it works like a charm for some people. If you’re weary of over –medicating or you just want to try something different take a few minutes to put pressure on your face where it’s likely to produce results.
• Take both index fingers and place them on either side of the eye cavity, just above the nose but just below the brow. In outward circles, start massaging the sinuses around your nose with your fingers. Do this for 20-30 seconds.
• Take both index fingers and place them on the outside of your eyes, right below them. Again, using outward circles, massage the sinuses around your eyes using your fingers. Do this for 20-30 seconds.
• Finally, take your thumbs and place them on either cheek bone. Massage your cheekbone in outward circles using your thumbs. Do this for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat the massage again or until your sinuses are adequately relieved.
• Stay upright and prop your head up when you sleep
Congestion caused by vasomotor rhinitis can shift to one part of the nasal passage when you lie down on your side, worsening the stuffiness. Prop your head up a couple pillows if you’re lying down and try to sleep on your back, if possible.
