Natural Treatments for Runny Nose

NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR THE NOSE – 2

Clogged nasal passages due to cold viruses or allergies force mouth-breathing, which alters the physiology of respiration. These natural remedies help unclog the nose.

SOAKING FEET IN HOT WATER

Soaking the feet in hot water decongests the nose and head in general, contributing to unclogging the nose.

Water Temperature: 

36 °C– 40°C (97°F – 104°F).

Duration: 10 – 15 minutes

Afterward: Rub feet with a soaked in cold water and put on some wool socks.

Frequency: Up to three times a day.

FACIAL STEAM BATH

Humidity is essential to keeping the mucosa of condition. A facial steam bath allows good amount of humidity to enter the nasal passages and the paranasal sinuses. In this way, impurities are cleansed and resistance to infectious agents is improved. 

Taking a hot shower and inhaling the steam is also a simple way to decongest the nose.

Water Temperature: As hot as possible, to help steam production. Ideally, it should be near-boiling.

Duration: 5 – 10 minutes.

Afterward: Rub face and neck with cold water in order to close the skin’s pores.

Frequency: One to three times a day.

COLD FACIAL COMPRESS

Cold produces vasoconstriction of the nasal passages, which relieves congestion. It also relieves the pain in cases of frontal or maxillary sinusitis. The compress can be placed on the forehead or over the cheekbones.

Water Temperature: 

0°C – 4°C (32°F - 39°F).

Duration: 3 – 5 minutes.

Afterward: Cover head with a blanket or scarf.

Frequency: Up to three times per day.

Or simply use a towel soaked in cold water.

SMELL AN ONION

The essence given off by onions alleviates nasal congestion, loosens mucus and fights disease-causing germs.

How to sleep with a stuffy nose: On your back is the best option

Sleeping on your back is your best option when you've got the sniffles, Lying on the side might make one or both nostrils completely congested.

The goal is to allow your mucus to run down and out overnight, instead of clogging up your airways and sinuses. You can help make this happen by adding an extra pillow to elevate your head, and then gravity will do the rest.