Stuffy nose? Difficulty in breathing, 7 home remedies, which will give you instant relief

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: November 30, 2022 01:20 PM2022-11-30T13:20:34+5:302022-11-30T13:20:34+5:30

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A stuffy nose is always annoying as your nose will get blocked, and sometimes it drips. You can neither inhale nor exhale. You may also feel that your nose is pack with a lot of mucus. But when you blow your nose, nothing comes out.

The nose has a vast network of blood vessels with valves that open and close. Whenever you catch an infection, your nasal nerves get stimulated, causing valves to open, which results in more blood entering the nose. It causes swelling in your nasal passages that make your nose stuffy.

Whenever your nasal congestion or stuffy nose remains for more than ten days with other symptoms such as fever, you need to seek medical attention

Steam inhalation is one of the simple solutions for a stuffy nose. It is the old method to get relief from this irritating nasal congestion. Previously we used to take steam by pouring hot water in a bowl and placing our towel on our heads to inhale the steam. But today, different steamers are available for steam inhalation. It is also used for beauty purposes like facial to make your face glow.

Nasal spray also one option that can help you get rid of stuffy nose with relatively much ease.

Spices, like black pepper works wonderfully in a stuffy nose. You can make a drink of a tablespoon of black paper and a tablespoon of honey. Mix these ingredients and add them to water and boil the water. Drinking this mixture can provide immense relief from a stuffy nose.

To open a stuffy nose, do a little exercise: close your nose and tilt your head back a little. Meanwhile, hold your breath. Then come forward and try to breathe. Doing this exercise will definitely bring relief.

Turmeric is effective for blocked nose. A component called curcumin in turmeric reduces inflammation of the nasal blood vessels. Drink a glass of warm milk with a teaspoon of turmeric. Consuming turmeric milk in winter brings amazing benefits to the body.