Home remedies for blocked nose

The other name for the blocked nose is nasal congestion. Blocked nose is caused when there is swelling in the  adjacent tissues, nasal and the blood vessels due to the excess fluid in the nose, thus, resulting in the blockage of the nose or the nasal congestion. The causes of blocked nose are nasal polyps, influenza, infection of the sinus, hay fever, irritation of the nasal tissues, chemical exposures, gastroesophageal reflux disease, environmental irritants etc. Blocked nose may or may not result in a runny nose. You should consult your doctor if you are suffering from sinus pain, emphysema, congestion lasting for more than 2 weeks, if you are having difficulty in breathing etc. 

The home remedies for treating the blocked nose are as follows:

• Neti pot:- Neti pot is used in curing the blocked nose. It is a device made to bring out the congestion of the nasal. It brings out the mucus of the nose from the nasal cavity by using the solution of the saline. This device helps in reducing the congestion and also for clearing the congestion. Only the distilled or the filter water should be used in this device. Using tap water can also have many side effects. So, you can use neti pot if you are suffering from the blocked nose
• Spray of saline:- Saline spray is also considered effective for curing the blocked nose. You can rinse inside the nose in order to get relief from the blocked nose. Saline spray is used to remove the secretion of mucus from the nose. Saline spray also helps in removing the germs, allergens and other particles from the nose. So, in order to cure the blockage of the nose, you can use the saline spray 
• Using warm compress:- Warm compress helps in curing the blocked nose. If you're having the sinus pain or headache due to the congestion, then you can use a warm compress over the forehead and the nose. Using the warm compress helps in giving relief from the pressure and the inflammation of the nasal. So, if you're having the symptoms of  blocked nose, you can use the warm compress in order to get relief from the blocked nose
• Humidifier:- Humidifier is another remedy that helps in treating the blocked nose. The role of the humidifier is to add moisture to the air. It helps in breaking up of the mucus in the nose. It also helps in healing the swollen passageways of the nasal. So, you can use the humidifier if you are suffering from the blocked nose
• Drinking herbal tea:- Drinking hot herbal tea helps in curing the blocked nose. Make a cup of hot herbal tree and then add honey to it. If you drink it, then you will get relief from the swollen lining of the throat and nose. It helps in relieving the congestion of the nose
• Gargle with hot water:- Gargling with the hot water also helps in curing the blocked nose. Add the salt in the glass of the hot water and then gargle it. Repeat it at least five times a day. It helps in giving relief from the sore throat and also helps in curing the blocked nose. So, if you're having a blocked nose, you can gargle with the hot water.

Conclusion

I would like to give a special thanks to you for giving your valuable time for coming here and reading this health tip. I hope you got the proper and the relevant details after reading this tip. Blocked nose is caused when there is swelling in the adjacent tissues, nasal and the blood vessels due to the excess fluid in the nose, therefore, leading to the blockage of the nose or the nasal congestion. The causes of the blocked nose are chronic sinusitis, dry air, common cold, allergies, thyroid disorder, sleep apnea, nasal polyps etc. The symptoms of blocked nose are sore throat, sneezing, runny nose, nosebleeds etc. You can prevent the blocked nose by using menthol ointment, by using the nasal irrigator, by using the vaporizer, by taking the hot water bath etcc.