Clogged nose! What can I do against it?
Already caught a cold again! In addition to cough and hoarseness At the beginning of an infection the nose is often blocked. This is particularly unpleasant when we want to sleep and can not breathe well? that keeps many people from the restful night's sleep.
What causes are there?
However, a cold is not the only possible reason for the symptoms. These causes are also possible for a stuffy nose and inflamed mucous membranes:
- Allergy (allergens include hay fever or animal hair)
- Sinus inflammation
- Crooked nasal septum
- Food intolerance (for example gluten and lactose intolerance)
- adenoids
- Smoke
Clogged nose? This helps!
Decongestant nasal sprays (eg with oxymetazoline or xylometazoline) may be useful in the short term? however, should not be used for more than five days, otherwise they damage the nasal mucosa. You should use nasal drops a maximum of two to three times a day. Incidentally, a cold spray without preservative is more compatible.
Home remedies help our noses and counteract runny nose (rhinitis)
As an alternative to the nasal spray, a nasal rinse with saline may flush out pathogens. To do this, fill a nasal douche with warm salt water (half a teaspoon of salt to one quarter of a liter of water). Sit at a nostril and hold your head at an angle over the sink. The water runs into one nostril and out of the other. But these funds also help:
- Inhale with salt or medicinal plants such as chamomile flowers
- Snuff soup: Boil a ginger roll with 0.5 liters of water, add two tablespoons of grated horseradish and season with honey, lime juice, marjoram, salt and pepper.
- Aromatherapy to soothe the mucous membrane: Drizzle 3 drops of mint and clove oil on a cloth and place at night next to the pillow.
Incidentally, home remedies for cold, home remedies for cough, home remedies for fever, home remedies for sore throat can also help against the discomfort!
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