A stuffy nose is okay...
But it's really a hassle when you're stuffed up all the time, morning and evening!
It's hard to breathe and in addition, it prevents sleep....
But no need to run to the pharmacy to buy a drug like Pivalone.
They are expensive, ineffective and sometimes dangerous to health!
Fortunately, there are effective home remedies to unclog your nose quickly and naturally.
We have selected for you 29 natural tips recognized for their effectiveness . Watch:
Tired of that stuffy nose?
To clear your nose instantly , you can trust white vinegar.
This stuff is super simple.
Just put 1/2 tablespoon of white vinegar under the tongue.
Hold the vinegar in your mouth for 1 minute then spit it out. Your nose is immediately blocked. It only takes a few seconds to breathe better. Discover the remedy here.
The effectiveness of eucalyptus essential oil to unclog the nose is well established.
It is a natural remedy always tested and approved.
And it's super easy to use. Just pour a few drops on a handkerchief and breathe in the fragrance that emanates from it.
For a prolonged effect, you can put a little on your pillow. Perfect for not having a stuffy nose at night!
This simple trick quickly improves sleep.
Do you have difficulty breathing through your nose? Try garlic.
It is an excellent remedy for health. It is an effective antiseptic and thinner .
It is rich in vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, potassium and magnesium. Thanks to its properties, it fights infections and colds!
This makes it an excellent remedy for a stuffy nose. To enjoy it, make an infusion.
Just crush 2-3 cloves of garlic in a cup and pour hot water over it.
It only remains to drink this remedy to put an end to this stuffy nose.
For even more efficiency, you can also combine it with thyme, as explained here.
It's one of the simplest tricks to unclog your nose.
A simple injection of water mixed with a little baking soda can clear your nose naturally .
To prepare your bicarbonate solution, heat some water and pour 1/2 liter into a bottle.
Add a tablespoon of baking soda.
After closing the bottle, shake it well to dissolve the baking soda in the water.
Wait for your mixture to cool then with a bulb or dropper, inject the solution into each nostril alternately, one after the other.
The solution will thin the mucus and clean your nose.
You can do the same with a lemon.
Just replace the baking soda with the juice of half a lemon.
It is necessary to proceed in the same way as above by injecting a few drops of lemon water into the nostrils. Here's how.
If you are pregnant, it is a safe solution to relieve a cold.
The acidity of white vinegar has the power to unclog the nose.
To do this, simply boil the white vinegar and breathe the vapors .
Admittedly, it's not very pleasant, but it's a radical remedy to quickly decongest the nose.
Here, you will use coarse salt and not fine salt which contains additives. These additives prevent the salt from sticking.
Boil 1/2 liter of water with a level teaspoon of coarse salt.
Then let it cool and instill the saline solution in the nose thanks to a pear or a dropper. Find out how here.
Are you looking for a natural treatment for a stuffy nose? Try apple cider vinegar.
Just like inhalation with white vinegar, cider vinegar is also very effective for unblocking the nose.
For this, put 2 to 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Pour boiling water over it and breathe in the vapors.
As with white vinegar, apple cider vinegar will quickly unclog your nostrils. Discover the remedy here.
If your nose is stuffy, another simple solution is to take a hot shower.
As with a humidifier, the hot water from the shower will thinning the mucus . It's like a drain.
It will be easier to blow your nose and clear your nose effectively.
You can also fill the sink with very hot water and breathe in the water vapors that emerge... or do a hammam!
We told you about the virtues of a good hot shower to loosen mucus and help clear your nose.
To boost the effectiveness of the douche, you can make these homemade Vicks Vaporub tablets yourself.
They will clear your airways immediately and you will regain the pleasure of breathing normally. Discover the recipe here.
If you've ever peeled an onion, you know it makes you cry!
And that's pretty good, because crying solicits the sinuses and causes the production of very liquid mucus.
Perfect for clearing your nose! All you need to do is breathe in a halved onion to clear the airways. Find out how here.
If you have a stuffy nose at night , it's not the best for sleeping.
Luckily, onion can be a big help in clearing your nose, even at night.
Just leave a cup of sliced onions on your nightstand, as explained here.
The smell of onions will clear your nose and you can sleep peacefully.
This is a practical method when you have a stuffy nose when you lie down.
12. Mint
Smell crushed mint leaves also helps thicken mucus .
It works the same way as with the half onion.
The scent of mint causes the production of liquid mucus.
As the mucus is more liquid, it is easier to eliminate it by blowing your nose.
To achieve this result, take the mint leaves in your hands.
And crush them by rubbing your hands together.
Then, cup your hands and bring them closer to your nose. Inhale deeply to breathe in the scent of mint.
Same cause, same effect.
The scent of cardamom crushed induces an overproduction of liquid mucus.
As a result, the mucus drains more easily and clears the nose. No more blocked nostrils! Easy, fast and natural!
A cold or an allergy, hormonal rhinitis...
And it always ends the same:with a stuffy nose and sometimes a loss of smell...
Like white vinegar, garlic is a powerful remedy to unclog the nose.
So imagine if you combine the two!
You get a radical remedy to clear your nose and finally breathe normally.
To do this, simply crush garlic cloves in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 2 tablespoons of boiling water.
A towel over your head and eyes closed, do inhalations of this decoction twice a day.
You will see it is super effective. Discover this remedy here.
When your nose is completely blocked and congested, this homemade decongestant performs miracles.
This 100% natural recipe is super easy to make.
And it combines the properties of honey, lemon, cayenne pepper and ginger. Hence its effectiveness! Discover the recipe here.
And it's effective even when you have a stuffy nose without a runny nose.
Is your nose constantly blocked?
If you live in a dry environment , it is normal to have a stuffy nose , even if you don't have a cold.
In this case, the best solution is to install a humidifier at home.
Not only will you get rid of your stuffy nose problem, but you will also prevent it from happening again.
On the other hand, if you live in a humid environment, you can also have stuffy nose problems, because of mold in particular.
So, get a dehumidifier. You can even make it yourself. Find out how here.
Remember that the ideal humidity level is between 35% to 45% .
To find out what the humidity level is in your home, get a hygrometer like this one.
Fill a bowl with boiling water and place your face above the steamers .
Check that the steam is not too hot so as not to burn yourself and remember to close your eyes to protect them.
Put a towel over your head and inhale deeply through your nose.
The water vapor will wet the mucus and liquefy it.
And breathing will become easier.
This natural treatment works if you have a stuffy nose due to a cold or because you live in an environment where the air is too dry.
This remedy allows you to breathe normally again in less than 5 min!
Take some shea butter and mix it with a drop of camphor oil .
Place your homemade ointment under the nose and take a deep breath.
Camphor oil is easy to make:mix 2 ml of camphor essential oil with 60 ml of sweet almond oil.
If you don't have camphor essential oil, substitute eucalyptus essential oil.
It's no coincidence that we say "the mustard goes to my nose"!
Eating a spicy food, such as mustard or cayenne pepper or wasabi, helps to clear your nose very quickly .
Usually it stings and brings tears to your eyes.
And as we saw with onions, crying acts on the sinuses and helps the mucus to thin out.
If you don't feel like eating mustard to clear your nose, you can also make a mustard poultice that you apply on your chest.
To decongest the nose and bronchial tubes , it is very effective. Find out how here.
Camphor looks like a small white crystal.
It is a decongestant, disinfectant and anti-inflammatory recognized for its effectiveness. Its strong and acrid smell is characteristic.
To make an inhalation, crumble a very small piece of it into a bowl filled with boiling water.
It is not always easy to find pure camphor.
If you have difficulty obtaining it, replace it with essential oil of rosemary with camphor.
You just need to put 2 drops in the bowl of very hot water. Breathe in the vapors for at least 3-5 minutes.
And the result will be just as effective.
Here is the winning trio to cure a cold and finally breathe properly!
The combination of these 3essential oils is very effective in decongesting the nose .
Pour 2 drops of organic lavender essential oil, 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil and 1 drop of niaouli essential oil in a bowl.
Pour hot water over it and in 5 min of inhalation, you're done. Your nose is clear!
Seawater sprays (such as Actimer or Sterimar) can be of great help in removing dust and bacteria which have become embedded in the nose.
They moisten the nose and restore healthy flora.
They are especially effective when the nose is blocked due to pollen allergies or because the air is too dry and the mucus becomes dry.
Seawater sprays are not habit-forming.
And they are not likely to damage the nasal mucosa, unlike the decongestants sold in pharmacies.
Some can be used to unclog a baby's nose.
Here is another grandmother's remedy to unclog the nose in adults.
Add 3-4 drops of peppermint essential oil in a bowl of very hot water.
Lean over the bowl with a towel over your head and inhale the scent .
The strong and fresh smell of mint will clear your nose very quickly and naturally .
Do you know the Neti pot? It is a small pot, in ceramic or plastic, with an adapted spout.
This technique allows to irrigate the sinuses .
It allows you to pour warm, salty water into a nostril.
The water rises in the nasal cavity and flows out the other nostril.
The mucus and bacteria that clog the sinuses are thus expelled.
The Rhino Horn works on the same principle as the Neti pot.
But we add water mixed with non-iodized salt to wash the nose. Find out how here.
This is probably the most surprising way to clear your nose.
To breathe better, do push-ups , it works!
And not only do you unclog your nose, but you also play sports. Find out how here.
Water, soup, tea, herbal teas, fruit juices... When you have a stuffy nose, don't hesitate for a second to stay hydrated.
Liquids will help loosen the mucus and make it easier to blow your nose.
And if you like herbal teas and tea... Know that a hot drink will do you good if you have a sore throat, in addition to having a stuffy nose.
Heat has the power to dilate pores and helps the mucus to liquefy.
This is why a hot wet compress placed on the nose will fluidify the mucus which will thus be able to circulate better.
The feeling of having a stuffy nose will quickly disappear.
To complete your homemade treatment , so try to prepare this soup.
Thanks to these ingredients (ginger, garlic, chilli...), it is a powerful remedy for colds and stuffy noses.
This grandmother's recipe is a formidable weapon to eliminate all germs . Discover the recipe here.
Your sinuses are completely clogged?
Do you know the Chinese point technique to empty the sinuses. It's really effective.
Find out how here.
- Attention, camphor and camphorated rosemary essential oil are prohibited for pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 8 years of age and people prone to epileptic seizures.
- Inhalations are super effective for clear your nose, but you should not neglect certain precautions.
Always wait 1-2 min after boiling your water before starting your inhalation.
This will avoid burning your airways.
When you bend over the bowl of very hot water, close your eyes tightly so that they are not irritated during the inhalation.
Be careful not to burn yourself while inhaling, especially if you sneeze on your boiling water! One inhalation lasts about 5 min.
And know that it is recommended not to do more than 2 inhalations per day.
And once you've done an inhale, stay warm for at least 1 hour. Why?
Because the mucous membranes are dilated following inhalation and they are more sensitive to cold and microbes.
And remember that inhalations should not be performed on children under 6 years old.
There are several homemade nasal solution recipes to unclog the nose.
These remedies are both effective, natural and very economical.
So, you might as well know how to do a nasal injection! Don't worry, it's very simple.
Once your remedy is ready, lean over the sink with your head turned to one side.
Close the other nostril. Inject the solution with the bulb or dropper.
Do the same on the other side.
Spit out the liquid that has passed into the mouth and blow your nose.
More than a hundred viruses can cause a cold.
In other words, there is every chance that you will catch a cold several times a year.
In this case, the mucous membranes of the nose react to the virus by thickening.
They congest and swell . There is inflammation. As a result, the nose gets clogged.
But now you know how to clear your nose quickly!
