whats the best thing to take for a blocked nose?

Answer 1

Blowing it. Covering one nostril and blowing your nose as hard as possible.- nest done in public.

Steam-inhalation with eucalypus oil.

Slaine spray

"Becanase" nasal spray (specifically formulated for allergic symptoms and doesn't contain pseudoephedrine which can wear off quickly and re-close the inflamed mucous tissue).

Try and steer clear of psudofed or any product that contains psuedo-ephedrine as it wil make you very drowsy and or stuff your nose up more.

Try the following to help you feel a bit better:

Wasabi or Hot English mustard- opens up congest oral/olfactory sinus cavities


Ginger is another of natures' antiviral herbs. It contains nearly a dozen antiviral compounds. Ginger is pain relieving, antiseptic and antioxidant. It is valuable for preventing and treating colds, sore throats and inflammation of mucus membranes. Ginger reduces pain and fever and has a mild sedative effect that will encourage rest. And it is tasty! (with no lingering odours!) Drink a tea, or soak fresh ginger in hot water, take as a tincture and include it in your food. Ginger is also delicious in a fruit smoothy (a mix of soft chilled fruits put in a blender).

Vitamin C is very good for the relief of cold symptoms and to help the body fight infection. The best source of vitamins is always fresh fruit and vegetables. Citrus fruit is especially high in vitamin C. Combine orange, pineapple, seedless grapes, lots of fresh ginger, banana, pink grapefruit, cantaloupe in a blender. Add orange juice if more liquid is needed. This not only makes a delicious drink, but is healthy and fights that cold.

When you have a cold or flu your body is under a lot of stress, fighting the viral infection. Big, heavy meals take vital energy to digest, resources which your body could be using to fight the infections. An old saying states "Feed a cold and starve a fever". A better saying is "Starve a cold and starve a fever". The best thing to do is drink plenty of liquids - water, fruit juices and if needed soups, but stay away from heavy and high processed food. High liquid intake is important as the body uses water to carry waste products and toxins to your elimination systems.

Goldenseal is both antiseptic and immune stimulating, increasing blood supply to the spleen. The spleen is the bodies staging area for the fighting cells in your immune system. Berberine is present in goldenseal, and activates macrophages (special white blood cells), which are responsible for destruction of bacteria, fungi, viruses and tumour cells.

Herbalists have been using liquorice to soothe chest and throat complaints since the third century BC. It is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, throat problems, colds and coughs. Liquorice contains anti-viral compounds that induce the release of interferon, the bodies own anti-viral constituents. It is an expectorant* and anti-inflammatory making it excellent for stubborn coughs and lung infections. As well as being a soothing herb, liquorice tastes nice! Large doses can act as a laxative.

*expectorant: promoting the secretion, liquefaction or expulsion of sputum (mass or salivary matter ejected from the mouth) from the respiratory passages.

Sage is a traditional remedy of long standing for soothing sore throats as it has antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. For an inflamed throat and hoarseness use a hot sage infusion or gargle with a sage, apple cider vinegar and honey mix. In feverish conditions, sage is very cooling. Take as a tea or tincture.

Peppermint is a valuable expectorant* in the treatment of bronchitis, colds and flu. It reduces fevers by inducing sweating and cooling the body. It is also a painkiller for headaches and some migraines. It is a soothing decongestant and makes an effective inhalation for clearing blocked sinuses.

Other herbs which will assist in combating and relieving colds are:

Lemon Balm: Lemon Balm tea promotes sweating. This is good for feverish colds as it helps to eliminate the toxins from the body.

Blackberry: More commonly know as Bramble. The fruit is rich in vitamin C. The leaves can be used to make a cleansing tea, or make a poultice from fresh, lightly boiled leaves.

Borage: A versatile herb, borage promotes sweating and has expectorant* properties, both of which are beneficial for feverish, chesty colds.

Catnip: Catnip or Catmint, promotes perspiration and a hot infusion is good for feverish colds and flu's. Catnip is also a muscle relaxant and mild sedative so will help to induce sleep.

Cinnamon: Will stop vomiting and relieve feelings of nausea. Take as a tea. Cinnamon oil also had anti-bacterial properties.

Fenugreek: Has expectorant qualities. It is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and soothing. It can ease coughs and sore throats.

Juniper: Steam inhalations of Juniper is beneficial for relieving congestion in coughs and colds. Add a few drops of the oil to hot boiled water, place your face over the bowl, cover with a towel, and inhale the steam.

Lemon: Lemons are a rich source of vitamin c, and taken hot in a hot lemon and honey drink, is a traditional remedy for colds and sore throats.

Yarrow: Yarrow has anti-inflammatory properties, and a hot yarrow tea will promote sweating. Many herbalists consider yarrow to be one of the principle herbal remedies for fever, feverish colds and flu. It is often taken in combination with elderflower and peppermint. Or try adding a strong infusion of yarrow and camomile to a warm bath.

Answer 2

There are many ways to get rid of a stuffy nose. You can drink orange juice, stay in the bathroom and put on the hot water pipe to let the bathroom steam, or you can take a nose breather and inhale in and out so you can breath properly. Hope this helped.

Answer 3

Sudafed of any description - you can get several strengths of tablets, and they come either as juts a decongestant or as an entire cold remedy.

Also good for a blocked nose (I can't use decongestants so I've tried EVERYTHING!) is a nice large dose of effervescent Vit C, and regular paracetamol, which help clear the cold a bit.

Menthol, peppermint, eucalyptus and tea tree oil also work well when inhaled carefully from hot steam, as do the over the counter inhalers like olbas oil.

Answer 4

congestion relief tablets or vick in some boiling hot water in a bowl and put you head over it with a towl over your head and take some deep breaths (WARNING! it makes your eyes sting) , i am having the exact same problem, my nose is block but runny at the same time.

I am also 7 weeks pregnant so cant take anything and i feel rather lowsey, hence why i am on here and not tucked up in bed.

Answer 5

get yourself a sneezing fit, if you dont happen to have snuff handy then put a tiny bit of pepper (the ground type) on your fingertip and just touch the inside of your nostrils with it. Or if you can stand it take some horseradish fresh or sauce, the strong variety (also ,english mustard will do the same) and put a small amount in your mouth, swallow if you want. That'll have every orifice and sinus from the neck up opening up their gates. Good luck!

Answer 6

Remove the cause of the blockage.

My dad smoked, so my nose was always blocked, As he wasn't about to quit, I had to move out.

Of course, this solution wasn't much help when I was ten....

Answer 7

Any kind of nasal spray you can get at your local pharmacy.
It's awkward snorting that stuff up your nose but if you have some sinus issues it works almost immediately.
Over the counter pills just don't seem to work as well as you want them too.
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Answer 8

My doctor has me use a neti pot about 3 times a day. You can get them at health stores or online. Its way better then the addicting nose sprays.

Answer 9

run the hot water in the bathroom, l till there is enough condensation, then sit there for 10 min´s , and that will clear your nose, and it´s not a joke, Happy New Year

Answer 10

Saline spray from the pharmacy section or mix up saltwater & squirt up your nose.