Question 1

what is the best way to decongest my nose?

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Caution: Afrin (oxymetazoline): One of the most powerful topical nasal decongestants is oxymetazoline, the active ingredient in afrin. It is extremely effective at relieving severe nasal congestion in thr setting of a cold or allergy attack.

 It should not be used for more than 3 days because of the tolerance effect known as tachyphylaxis, which is a form of dependency that leads to deleterious changes in the nasal lining.

Question 2

best way to reduce swelling on your nose?

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Depends on source: Nose swelling can be of traumatic origin, or other explanation, an md can help you sort it out. Swelling usually responds to ice and 
advil. Find the source, and treat that.

Question 3

how is the best way to clear a clogged nose?

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Blow it: If that fails try saline nasal spray. If no luck antihistamines or over the counter nasalcrom. If all of those fail see an ENT or allergist.

Question 4

what's the best way to know if my nose is broken?

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Nasal Fracture: A broken nose or nasal fracture is a clinical diagnosis.  The diagnosis is made by palpating or feeling the nasal bones for swelling, step off, pain or obvious deformity.  Sometimes patients have other injuries in association.  When there are other injuries, sometimes you might get a ct scan.  If the nose is an isolated injury, xrays are not necessary.  See an ENT to ensure best treatment.

Question 5

what's the best way to naturally treat a stuffed up nose?

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Blow your nose.: The best way to get rid of this is to blow your nose and get it out.  Sometimes your nose can be swollen from the flu, so nasal decongestants and cough medicine may be needed.  Allergies can cause this, like hay-fever in the spring and summer, so a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) might help.  All these things help depending on why your nose is stuffed.

Question 6

best way to remove mucus from nose?

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Could use: a moistened tissue paper or kleenex or paper towel

Question 7

what is the best way to cure nose itches.

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I assume: the itch is inside in which case an OTC (Over the Counter) cortisone containing nasal spray may be worth a trial!
Ask your pharmacist for a recommendation

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 8

what is the best way to cure a stuffy nose?

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Many treatments: Stuffy nose from allergy or cold can be treated with steroid or antihistamine nasal sprays, decongestant/ antihistamine pills. Surgical treatment for severe deviation of septum,  nasal polypectomy, ablation of hypertrophic turbinates if medical treatment fails. See an ENT doctor if your nasal congestion fails to respond to medical treatment.

Question 9

what is the best way to clear a blocked nose?

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Topical decongestant: If there is no reason to avoid decongestants, you can use afrin over the counter nasal spray to relieve nasal congestion if it does not clear or remain clear, you need to be examined by an otolaryngologist. There are several causes of nasal blockage, and you may not be aware of an underlying condition.

Question 10

what is the best way to relieve a stuffy nose?

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Stuffy nose: Saline nasal spray/gel can help flush mucus & germs out. Netti pot using distilled or sterile boiled water can irrigate nose & sinuses to relieve congestion. If sinus passages are swollen (symptoms are pain & sinus pressure, headache) decongestant like sudafed (otc) can shrink membranes to allow drainage & relief. Nsaids can relieve pain & inflammation.

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