How do you treat acute nasal congestion?

Home Treatments

1. Use a humidifier or vaporizer.
2. Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water.
3. Drink lots of fluids.
4. Use a nasal saline spray.
5. Try a Neti pot, nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe.
6. Place a warm, wet towel on your face.
7. Prop yourself up.
8. Avoid chlorinated pools.

Does Afrin clear sinuses?

Uses. Afrin is a medication that is used as a decongestant to reduce nasal and sinus stuffiness. This congestion may be present as part of the common cold or in the setting of allergies. It may lead to difficulty breathing through the nose in sleep and contribute to snoring or sleep apnea.

What helps nasal congestion at night?

What to do right before bed

1. Take an antihistamine.
2. Diffuse an essential oil in your bedroom.
3. Use a humidifier in your bedroom.
4. Keep your bedroom cool and dark.
5. Apply a nasal strip.
6. Apply an essential oil chest rub.
7. Apply a menthol chest rub.
8. Prop up your head so you remain elevated.

Why do I need a nasal decongestant for my runny nose?

Nasal decongestants are used to treat congestion ( stuffy nose, runny nose, etc…). Congestion is usually caused by the common cold, and upper respiratory infection or allergies.

Are there any OTC medications for nasal congestion?

OTC Medicines. They come as nasal sprays, like naphazoline ( Privine ), oxymetazoline ( Afrin, Dristan, Nostrilla, Vicks Sinus Nasal Spray), or phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine, Sinex, Rhinall ). They also come as pills, such as phenylephrine ( Sudafed PE, and others) and pseudoephedrine ( Sudafed ).

What causes nasal congestion according to Mayo Clinic?

Potential causes of nasal congestion include: Acute sinusitis (sinus infection) Alcohol. Allergies. Chronic sinusitis. Churg-Strauss syndrome. Common cold.

How can pain relievers help with nasal congestion and sinus pressure?

Although they won’t clear up congestion, pain relievers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen can ease the pain caused by sinus pressure. Follow the dosing instructions on the label.