Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

what are the best ways to get rid of a stuffy nose?

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Blocked nose: There are several causes of nasal obstruction including congestion from allergies and anatomical issues, too. The only way to tell the cause is to have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,

Question 3

anyone know what is a surefire way to get rid of a stuffy nose?

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Slippery slope: Saline rinses (neilmed sinus rinse for example) are safe, non-medicated way to help.

Nasal steroids (prescription) work if you use them regularly, but are more for allergies rather that a cold.

Afrin, works fast in a pinch, but be careful this is "addictive".  If you use it for more than a few days in a row, the stuffy nose will come back with a vengeance.  Good for before a flight or big date.

Question 4

is there a way i can get rid of a stuffy nose naturally without taking any medicine ?

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Yes: Saline nasal spray, it's just salt and water. Some people prefer neti pots which is a device that lets you irrigate your sinus with saline. Other compounds like menthol can help too. As far as "getting rid" of the cause; it depends on what is causing it. If it's a cold it'll go away on it's own, if it's allergies it'll come back unless you take medicine on a regular basis.

Question 5

how can you get rid of a stuffy nose? and what could be going on if you've had it for a couple weeks without any other symptoms?

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Several possibilties: A stuffy nose can be caused by a number of diseases.  Viral infection, allergic rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis, rhino-sinusitis may be possibilities.  But if you have only had this problem for a few weeks, viral infection is the most likely possibility.  Hang in for another 7-10 days and if not better, see an ENT doctor.

Question 6

how do i get rid of a stuffy nose and ears?

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Stuuffy nose &ear: Stuffy nose and ear can be due to allergies, in that case it will be recurrent or chronic and you need antihistamines and decongestants and consult an allergist.If it is acute and due to common cold then it will be self limiting, but to be comfortable and feel a little better you may use decongestants for couple of days.

Question 7

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 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

how to get rid of stuffy nose without taking medicine? (breastfeeding)

Accepted Answer

Saline!!: If you are unable to take medicine, nasal saline spray every 3 hours should help to decongest.  You can also use a nette pot 1-2 times a day.  Drinking plenty of clear fluids should be helpful too!

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Question 10

please tell me how to get rid of a runny stuffy nose?

Accepted Answer

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.

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