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How to decrease nasal congestion (infections, difficulty breathing through nose) the natural way?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

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Depends on cause: Try saline nasal rinses , along with drinking hot fluids...And even the "breathe right" nasal strips. Some people find find breathing in steam from a pot of hot water works(be careful not to burn yourself over the stove).

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

How to decrease nasal congestion (infections, difficulty breathing through nose) the natural way?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

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