Question 1

how do i get rid of my stuffy nose with otc meds?

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Stuffy nose wth otc: You can use saline drops and blow your nose , use steam and can take decongestants like sudafed and if it is due to allergy, you can take claritin, (loratadine) Allegra or zyrtec which are all over the counter.

Question 2

how can i get rid of a stuffy nose really quickly?

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Afrin (oxymetazoline) can give: Really fat relief but shouldn't use it for more than about 72 hours (or you can get rebound).   Neti pots can v nasal congestion. Mix ¼ tsp salt w 1 cup lukewarm water. More salt can also be used. Place solution in neti pot. Tilt head ; pour solution into 1 nostril. Blow nose lightly ; spit out any liquid that drains into throat. Repeat on other side. This can be done in pm ; am.

Question 3

how to get rid of a stuffy nose?

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Neti pots can: Reduce nasal congestion. Mix ¼ tsp salt w 1 cup lukewarm water. More salt can also be used. Place solution in neti pot.  Tilt head ; pour solution into 1 nostril. Blow nose lightly ; spit out any liquid that drains into throat. Repeat on other side. This can be done in the evening before you go to bed ; again in the morning. You can watch a video online to get the finer details down.

Question 4

best way to get rid of a stuffy nose?

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Depends: How best to treat a stuffy nose depends on cause. Saline spray or irrigations tends to help for most causes. Please see your primary for evaluation and more specific treatment recommendations.

Question 5

how to quickly get rid of a stuffy nose?

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Stuffy nose: Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot.  Afrin (oxymetazoline) is excellent but for short term use only. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Consider oral decongestants.

Question 6

what are the ways to get rid of stuffy nose?

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OTC meds: An otc decongestant like sudafed would be a great start.

Question 7

how do you get rid of a stuffy nose at home?

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Decongestant: Topical nasal decongestant such as neosynephrine or oral decongestant such as pseudephedrine.  If it is caused by an allergy antihistamine such as claritin.

Question 8

how to get rid of stuffy nose by tomorrow night?

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Good question: Although it is difficult to get rid of a viral infection in 24 hours,  the only possible method of eradicating this inflammatory response is a high dose of oral steroids.  Such treatment for a very short period of time is virtually without complications.  Steroids are the best and quickest acting anti-inflammatory drug we can offer.  This is the type of therapy that professional singers rely on.

Question 9

can you tell me how to get rid of a stuffy nose?

Accepted Answer

Several OTC's work: There are multiple products over the counter that are available.  Be sure to follow the directions as overuse can create  some problems by themselves.  Topical products probably are better then ones that you take orally.

Question 10

what method is there to get rid of a stuffy nose?

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Neti pots can : Reduce nasal congestion. Mix ¼ tsp salt w 1 cup lukewarm water. More salt can also be used. Place solution in neti pot.  Tilt head ; pour solution into 1 nostril. Blow nose lightly ; spit out any liquid that drains into throat. Repeat on other side. This can be done in the evening before you go to bed ; again in the A.M.

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