Question 1

how can i cure a stuffy nose?

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See a doctor: See a doctor and get diagnosed. Then with treatment for the diagnosis you can eliminate this symptom.

Question 2

how does a stuffy nose occur ?

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Swelling & mucus: A nose gets stuffy because the inside lining (the mucosa) of the nose swells up, blocking the air flow. The lining also oozes mucus, which blocks airflow even more. Stuffy noses can happen with colds, with allergies, or sometimes with no apparent reason. Blowing one's nose pushes the mucus out, but the swelling would still remain.

Question 3

how do you stop a stuffy nose?

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Here's some guidance: Blocked nasal passages can be from a mechanical obstruction or the lack of sensed airflow. Examples of an obstruction include a septal deviation, enlarged turbinates, excessive mucus production like during a cold or from allergies, or nasal sidewall collapse. Your nose may not sense airflow from too much swelling, trauma, or prior nasal surgery. A good start is to see an ENT to perform an exam.

Question 4

how do i deal with stuffy nose?

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decongestan: Natural ways to improve nasal congestion include nasal saline wash and neti pots. Over the counter options include phenylephrine containing sprays, afrin nasal spray, and other oral decongestants. You may also find relief from allergy medication. Seek the advice of your primary care doctor to figure out the best option.

Question 5

what can i do for a stuffy nose?

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Water, water: Drink lots of water. Breathe steam [easy: make a cup of tea and inhale the steam]. Try salt water nose rinses [spray, bottle like neilmed, or neti pot]. Consider over the counter decongestants. Figure out *why* your nose is stuffy: infection? Allergies? Good luck. Hope you can breathe easily soon.

Question 6

how can you clear a stuffy nose?

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A neti pot 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.  Consider use.

Question 7

how can i relieve my 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.

Question 8

how can i un-stuff a stuffy nose ?

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Need diagnosis: A stuffy nose can be due to allergy, nasal polyposis or even rarely a tumor.  Dilated tissue of normal structures such as the inferior turbinates can also cause a stuffy nose.  You need to see an ENT doctor to make a diagnosis so proper treatment can be given to un-stuff your nose.  Saline irrigations and the use of of over the counter nasal sprays for 3 days only may help in the meantime.

Question 9

how can i cure a stuffy nose fast?

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Decongestants: Afrin nasal spray wil symptomatically reverse a stuffy nose. Beware of using this more htan 3 days at a time, though as you can become dependent on it.

Question 10

why do i always have a stuffy nose?

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Many reasons.: You may have allergy symptoms, it is possibly a septal deviation, nasal polyps, infections, discharge from the sinuses.  You should get checked by your physician and may be a referral to an ENT physician.

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