Question 1

i get a slight stuffy nose when swimming but can be blowen out easily, and get itchy skin after a week maybe if i don't lotion.  chlorine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Chlorine irritation: Chlorine is irritating to the parts of our bodies, and can depend on how sensitive our living tissues are to the chemical, and how high the concentration of chlorine is. A true allergy to chlorine refers to reactions of chlorine with our immune systems (think of hay fever, dust allergy, food allergy). One can try allergy meds, but they may not help much if chlorine is directly irritating tissues.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

how can i relieve my 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 morning.

Question 6

how can i un-stuff a stuffy nose ?

Accepted Answer

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 7

does naprroxin cause a stuffy nose.

Accepted Answer

No: There are numerous potential adverse effects of nsaids, including naproxen. However, nasal congestion is not one of them. You may want to consider other causes for your symptom, such as a viral upper respiratory infection, especially during the winter time.

Question 8

need good ways to clear 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 morning.

Question 9

what to do if i have severe 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 &amp; pour solution into 1 nostril. Blow nose lightly &amp; spit out any liquid that drains into throat. Repeat on other side. This can be done in the evening before you go to bed &amp; again in a.m.  You can consider brief use of afrin (

Question 10

nothing solves my stuffy nose, please help?

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 &amp; pour solution into 1 nostril. Blow nose lightly &amp; spit out any liquid that drains into throat. Repeat on other side. This can be done in the evening before you go to bed &amp; again in a.m. You can watch a video online to get the finer details down.

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