How do you relieve severe nasal blockage?

Question

I have an upper respiratory infection and my nose is so severely congested I can't breathe. It feels like my nose is swollen shut.

Answer 1

you may have allergys or a sinus infection. Does it hurt to lightly tap with your two fingers , under your eyes or around your eyes?? if so...it's probably a sinus infection you'll need anti-biotics from the doc.

try also, to put a tad of Vicks vapour rub just under your nose to open them up....or put head over HOT water/steam with a bit of Vicks vapour rub with a towel over your head, again it will work its' way up through your nostrols and you should be able to breathe somewhat better.

GoodLuck*

Answer 2

Over the counter decongestants like Sudafed work pretty well for that. You can also get decongestant nasal sprays like oxymetazolone that work great - beware that using these for more than three days straight can result in severe rebound congestion and "dependence" on the medication.

Answer 3

Saline nasal sprays. It will loosen the mucus and help you to breathe. It will take a day or two but it works really well.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

GO to a doctor and ask for a nasal decongesant

Answer 5

Hi there

I would advise you to blow your nose, and to buy a decongestant or vicks inhaler. You may as well use the saline solution which will help.

Cheers

A

Answer 6

Try a nasal spray. Nyal is good. I tried it and it works.

Answer 7

Pl.Visit a ENT doctor May be rhinitis

Answer 8

sudafed is good. if its a long term problem consider asking your g.p about singulair

Answer 9

blow your nose