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Signs and Symptoms of Nasal Congestion
Nasal Congestion (also referred to as blocked nose or stuffy nose) occurs when the nasal passage is blocked and stuffed due to swollen mucous membranes that line the nose. Nasal congestion can interfere with hearing and speech. Significant congestion may interfere with sleep, cause snoring, and can be associated with episodes of not breathing during sleep.While nasal congestion is generally more of an annoyance in older children and adults, it is much more serious when it occurs in infants. This is because infants primarily breathe through their nose, which can cause life-threatening breathing problems when they are nursing.
Causes of Nasal Congestion
A congested nasal passage occurs when the membranes lining the nose become swollen from inflamed blood vessels. Congestion can be caused by many of the same things that cause a runny nose including colds, allergies, sinus infections, and the flu. Overuse of some nasal sprays or drops can also lead to congestion. In most cases, a stuffed nose is usually caused by a virus and typically goes away by itself within a week.
Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Nasal Congestion Treatment
Nasal Congestion Home Remedy Using Oil of Oregano
Oil of Oregano has long been regarded as a natural remedy for sinus or lung congestion, since it
helps to strengthen the body's immune system.
Simply mix 2 or 3 drops of oregano oil with juice, and drink this daily.
Improvements are normally noticed within 3-5 days.
Nasal Congestion Home Remedy Using Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil has wonderful properties that make it a great natural agent for curing
the three main types of infectious organisms: fungus, bacteria, and virus.
Therefore, it can be inhaled to help clear nasal congestion as follows:
- Add 3 to 4 drops of Tea Tree Oil to 1 cup of boiling water.
- Inhale the vapours for 5 to 10 minutes.
Using Vitamin C for Treating Nasal Congestion
Histamine is a protein in the body that is often associated with nasal congestion when histamine levels are high.
Taking 1000 mg of Vitamin C three times per day can help reduce histamine levels, which can
therefore help reduce nasal and sinus congestion.
Eucalyptus Oil as a Natural Cure for Nasal Congestion
Eucalyptus Oil acts on receptors in the nasal mucous membranes to reduce the symptoms of nasal congestion.
- Add 3 to 4 drops of Eucalyptus Oil to 1 cup of boiling water.
- Inhale the steam for 5 to 10 minutes.
Echinacea as a Natural Remedy for Nasal Congestion
Echinacea is an herb that stimulates the production of white blood cells, accelerating their
maturation within the lymphatic tissue, and speeding their travel to the area of infection,
where they help fight invaders in the body.
A study has found that people with cold and nasal congestion who drank 3 cups of Echinacea Tea every day for 5 days felt better sooner than those who drank tea without echinacea.
A study has found that people with cold and nasal congestion who drank 3 cups of Echinacea Tea every day for 5 days felt better sooner than those who drank tea without echinacea.
More Nasal Congestion Home Remedies and Treatments
Reader Comments
Posted by HomeRemediesWeb on Mar 10 2010 16:05:31
Hi Dhwani,
If sinusitis lasts for more than 8 weeks, it is considered chronic sinusitis. Try using the natural home remedies stated above on this page. You can start with Tea Tree Oil and Oil of Oregano remedy. If it doesn't get better within a week after using these remedies, it's recommended to consult with your physician as soon as possible.
Posted by me on Mar 06 2010 08:00:17
where are the answers. What good are questions without answers.
Posted by dhwani on Mar 02 2010 05:51:06
hey i m suffering from sinus since six yrs........can any1 help me to cure it
Posted by Richie Arg on Feb 22 2010 16:40:14
I have a drip in the back of my throat for years and can't get rid of it , it's driving me crazy ,i'm constantly chocking on it ,can anyone help, the neti pot helps but only for a hour ot tw0 then it comes back
Posted by Home Remedies Web on Feb 22 2010 02:40:34
Monica, Oil of Oregano has very minimal blood thinning activity. Therefore, it is recommended to be cautious when taking Oil of Oregano regularly along with Coumadin or any other blood thinner because it may add to the medicine's anti-coagulant effects.
Posted by Monica Carnes on Feb 21 2010 14:01:13
I have suffered with sinus problems for way too many years and I would like to try the oil of oregano to see if it will help me. My problem is I have to take coumadin daily and I was wondering if anyone knows if the oil of oregano would counteract with my other medication. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by Jeanne on Feb 16 2010 20:37:30
I suffer from sinuitis and I was on Flonase (it does work but expensive) my daughter had a head cold and her Occupational Th. suggested a nose spray you can buy at health stores. It's a sterile water with a sugar in it. Ours is called NOW Activated Nasal Mist with Erythritol and xylitol. A three month old can use it. The sugars attach to the bacteria in nose and clears nose also I spray at night and it clears my sinuses. I use this every night before bed and it really works for me.
Posted by Cathy on Feb 15 2010 16:49:40
Allergy attach with runny nose then swollen nasal passages. Cycle of misery blow nose, then nose stopped up. I can not lay down to sleep because nasal passage on left side swells up within 3 minutes. Really tired of decongestants. What else do I do? I got a steroid shot 4 days ago and drainage is better, but still have swollen passages when trying to sleep.
Posted by Gael on Feb 12 2010 19:27:35
I finally found a cure for my chronic sinusits.#1 a netti pot, use it at least once a day. #2 Oil of oregano,three drops under the tongue at least once a day.Fresh apple juice, 1L a day. Took almost 8 weeks. I can breath, sleep,
enjoy life.
Posted by Robby on Dec 22 2009 22:45:38
I have had allergies all my life (54) and 2 of the best hings I have used lately is the Neti Pot to rinse your sinuses and nose filters, nice little things that filter all that crap out of the air you breathe. Check www.betterbreathers.com. I love these things!
Posted by deepak on Dec 15 2009 13:00:06
i m suffering from nasal congestion since 5 years, i tried all the stuff from antiallergic medicines to nasal sprays to jal neti to steam. have got any relief from all these. also use euclyptus essential oil, but still helpless. could anyone provide me help...
Posted by Omar on Dec 07 2009 06:53:23
Ephedra, well known as a chinese treatment, Ma Huang, acts upon on the mucous membrane by drying out, thus an effective decongestant. Unfortunately, most Western governments have banned its sale. You will find that pseudoephedra (an analogue to ephedra) is the main content of over-the-counter allergy drugs such as Claritin-D and Zyrtec. Drugs companies are slowly phasing it out from the ingredients of over-the-counter drugs.In fact, to buy them you must have prove of identification and must be databased. Apparently, there is a widespread of illicit conversion of pseudoephredine drug into methamphetamine; thus the crack (no pun intended)down by governments. Oil Oregano alleviates my sinuses somewhat (3 capsules), but does wonders for my gastro-intestinal acid reflux stomach, which I think is connected to my chronic sinus problem.
Posted by Kat on Nov 26 2009 06:21:15
I have a deviated septum & lupus, therefore suffered from sinusitis which invariably would lead to sinus drip, sore and/or scratchy throat.. upper chest infection then bronchitis. Twice a year, if not more, I'd end up on antibiotics. Finally, I started Googling: drank more water, green tea 2) Gargling with salt when my sinuses started acting up, which helped stave off further infection 3) discovered Flonase, which stopped the heavy breathing after just walking up a small hill where halfway I'd have to stop before the block was over! Previously I thought I was just out of shape. 4) eventually discovered apple cider vinegar. I just mix a tablespoon with a half cup of water & a half teaspoon of honey. All natural except for the Flonase but years go by without my having to go on antibiotics & my colds when I do catch one don't last as long or are as bad as they used to be.
Posted by Paula on Nov 06 2009 21:51:01
I can't take it due to an allergy to echinacea. Felt achy the other day after a dose of Sabuco, Immune Builder, thinking it was straight Sambuco. Read label and it has echinacea. So does Super Lysine, another good anti-viral supp. My "medicine cabinet" has oil of oregano, l-lysine, elderberry juice, colloidal silver, Nedi-Med's saline, sinus flush, I don't care for their Nedi pot, and Yogi Tea's Breath Deep for congestion.
Posted by MARI ALLEN on Oct 28 2009 15:05:19
I HEARD ON THE NEWS THAT ECHINACEA IS BAD ON A PERSON WHO HAS ALLERGIES BECAUSE IT IS IN THE RAGWEED FAMILY? DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT THIS?
Posted by lailamalti on Oct 10 2009 12:28:40
people try becoming Raw vegetarians, this forever will solve sinus problems,
no dairy products, no bread, no pasta , no rice. Eating raw vegetables, fruits, nuts. It works wonders for your whole body! But first your body will go through cleansing process/you feel as you have bad cold/ but afterwards it becomes better! search on internet about this Raw vegetarianism.
Posted by Adam on Sep 08 2009 16:54:06
For those looking, I just bought this Wild Oil of Oregano from Hedd Wyn Essentials http://www.wildoiloforegano.com. It seems to have lots of references to it as being a reputable source.
Posted by tom on Jul 21 2009 21:42:44
I have had surgery after surgery for chronic sinusitis. i have tried everything on this earth to cure it, the list of things i have tried is to numerous to mention. seeking disability, severely sick all the time, spent thousands of dollars, on medicines, allergy shots, surgeries,acupunture,herbs,vitamins,nasal flushes,you name it i have tried it. NOTHING WORKS. 18 years of pure hell.
Posted by Anon on Jun 23 2009 05:41:22
Saline Spray sold at Walgreens works wonders
Posted by Denise on Jun 22 2009 02:47:46
Open up the pours by running bath water and the steam is suppose open the nostril passage will re-open
Posted by Anita on Apr 16 2009 23:05:35
I suffer with numerous environmental allergies in the Fall and Winter. I had tried oil of oregano a couple of years ago and found that it relieved the nasal congestion and other symptoms of allergies. I ran out of it and didn't reorder I recently had a bad allergic reaction to pollens and ended up in an ER with a sinus infection, inner ear infection, irritated throat and bronchitis. I had two different antibiotics which helped some but didn't relieve the sinus congestion or coughing. I ordered and received the oil of oregano a few days ago and started taking it again. In 3 days I noticed a big difference . The congestion is easing and the coughing is stopping. I highly recommend this product.
Posted by Anita on Mar 11 2009 22:09:20
I suffered for years with chronic allergic sinusitus which inevitably became a lung infection that needed antibiotics. It never left, as sinus problems seem to linger forever in their bacteria rich environment. After my millioneth infection I googled 'chronic sinutsitus-help' and found out about a product called 'sinus buster'. It helped almost immediately. It really hurts when you first spray it, but I now have had relief for months and only take it as needed.
Posted by Sonja on Mar 11 2009 20:57:20
CKrenn 1/26/09 - My mom was smoking 50+ years, has COPD and oxygen only on occassion. PRAYER... and a visit to the ER she has stopped smoking! We are trying PRAYER for the COPD! GOD is more than able!!!
Posted by Simone Boudhan on Mar 11 2009 06:16:35
I have sinus problems my nose always blocked, i use otrivin products but they give me relief for a while then my nose block again. Is there any relief for me? haven\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t had any sinus pressure problems lately.
Posted by CKrenn on Jan 26 2009 13:58:26
my sister suffers from copd & arthritis. she is on oxygen
now and still smokes.
will oregano oil help her copd and is there any home remedy
that can help her to stop smoking?
Posted by Linda Conroy on Dec 27 2008 09:27:18
My nose is all clogged up. Big hard stuff way up in nostril that I can't get. Will Oregano Oil help?A333c
Posted by Mark Lindsay on Dec 19 2008 08:30:12
I have had a cough for the last 4 mths and can't get rid of it. My Dr. says it's allergies and everything he tries doesn't work. A friend of mine heard that oregano oil might. Can you please help?
Posted by PRAMOD on Aug 25 2008 07:00:30
I am suffering from cold allergy, Hay fever and sinusitis since last 8-9 years. Is there any way to relief from it?