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Running a humidifier or cool-mist vaporizer in your home or office is a simple and effective way to reduce nasal congestion, says Stringer. Breathing in humid air helps soothe irritated nasal tissues, lessens sinus inflammation, and thins mucus (which helps it drain), he explains.
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Learn More »Being stuffed up can make you feel miserable. It can interfere with breathing, cause headaches, and keep you awake at night. While many people blame their discomfort on excess mucus, nasal congestion is actually caused by inflamed (swollen) blood vessels in the sinuses, says Scott P. Stringer, MD, a professor and chairman of the department of otolaryngology and communicative sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. When an irritant (like an allergen or virus) stimulates the nose, blood flow increases into the large network of vessels that line the nasal cavity. “This causes the nasal passages to swell, making it more difficult to breathe,” Dr. Stringer explains. Nasal swelling can also interfere with drainage and trap mucus, further blocking airflow. Congestion can be caused by a cold, the flu, allergies, pollution, even just dry air. A stuffy nose can also be a symptom of COVID-19, notes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So if you think you may have COVID-19, be sure to get tested and isolate from others while waiting for the results. The good news is that whatever the cause of your congestion, there are a number of simple things you can do at home to feel better fast — without even making a trip to the drugstore. And, unlike some over-the-counter decongestants, these natural cures won't cause any side effects like sleepiness or jitteriness. Read on for seven self-care strategies that can help you start breathing easier right away. One word of caution: If your stuffiness that lasts longer than a week without improvement, gets worse after improving, and/or is accompanied by fever, severe headache, or facial pain, check in with your doctor, says Stringer. You may have a bacterial infection that requires an antibiotic.
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