Question:
How to prevent my stuffiness? Since I came to Canada I was fine with my nose, but then 3 years later, after having a baby I notice my nasal stuffiness. From June till October it gets worse. I am using so many different kind of decongestant but no use. Can you give me natural treatment and cure for Nasal Stuffiness?
Answer:
Nasal cavity is lined by mucosa and blood vessels. Nasal stuffiness result due to the inflammation caused to the mucosal membrane of the nose. Variety of factors are responsible for stuffy nose, it can be an external cause or an internal disease.
Nasal Stuffiness Causes
The external cause can be due to the various allergens the body is exposed to may it be dust, pollen, chemical fumes, irritant sprays, extreme cold climate, food allergies from milk, ice cream, cheese etc.
The internal reasons for nasal stuffiness can be due to nasal polyps, sinusitis, and deviated nasal septum and accidental insertion of foreign body.
Symptoms include: blocked nose, thick mucus discharge, difficulty in breathing, mouth breathing, snoring etc.
Treatment for Nasal Stuffiness with Home Remedies
- Steam inhalation: inhale vapor of boiled water. This can relieve nasal stuffiness
- Put apple cider vinegar in a pan and heat until it begins to steam.Inhale this vapor, it will decongest the blocked nose
- Avoid allergens that cause stuffy nose, such as dust, pollens , chemical fumes, etc
- Use of black peeper and red peeper in food is useful as it dilates the blood vessels in the nose and stimulates the nasal secretions to flow. This is particularly helpful in sinusitis.
- Do not eat sugar in excess; it can lead to stuffy nose.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Eat fruits and vegetable as they are rich source of vitamins, they help to build the immune system stronger.
Consult an ENT specialist to exclude polyps and sinusitis.
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