5 Ways to Overcome Stuffy Nose, Recognize the Causes and Easy Ways to Overcome Them

Kapanlagi.com - Are you one of those people looking for ways to overcome a stuffy nose? A stuffy nose is caused by many factors such as allergies, flu, or colds. When you have a stuffy nose problem, breathing becomes a tiring challenge, right?

If your nose is already stuffy, your productivity will also be disrupted. A stuffy nose occurs when the tissue inside the nose is disturbed. In addition, the disturbance can be caused by inhaling pollution, certain allergies, sinusitis, and other infections such as pneumonia and influenza.

Of course, when your nose is stuffy, easy steps and treatment are necessary. Here are easy ways to overcome a stuffy nose:

1. Massage Point Between the Eyebrows

The way to overcome a stuffy nose is by massaging the area between the eyebrows. Apply a little pressure when massaging the eyebrow area. This can be done for one minute.

Massaging the point between the eyebrows has several benefits such as preventing dryness and inflammation of the sinuses, reducing pressure on the frontal sinuses, and preventing a stuffy nose

2. Sinus Massage

Perform a sinus massage located in the middle of the nose. Then make circular motions in the side of the nose area. This massage is done for about one to two minutes using the index finger and middle finger. Do the massage gently.

This step is an effective step because it can help open the nasal passages. Therefore, the nose will be easy to exhale air through the nose and the nose will no longer be stuffy.

In addition, you can massage the point between the mouth and nose. This movement can be done for 2 to 3 minutes and it is also beneficial in helping to reduce swelling in the nose.

3. Face Steam

Not only is it difficult to breathe, a stuffy nose, especially at night, can disrupt sleep quality. To prevent this from lasting long, face steam can be a solution to relieve a stuffy nose.

Basically, face steam aims to open up pores and remove dirt from the face. Not only that, it turns out that face steam can also dissolve mucus in the nose and relieve nasal congestion.

The method is quite simple, you just need to prepare a large bowl filled with hot water, if possible, you can add essential oils with soothing aromas. Then cover your head with a towel and bring your face close to the bowl. Inhale the steam slowly and deeply until you can breathe more freely.

4. Sleeping with a Higher Head Position

Another way to relieve a stuffy nose is by sleeping with a higher head position. Some people may already do this. This position can help alleviate a stuffy nose because the higher head position can relieve nasal congestion during sleep.

If you often experience a stuffy nose at night, you can anticipate it by using two stacked pillows. It is recommended to use comfortable pillows, so it doesn't cause neck pain.  

5. Using Humidifier

A humidifier is an air moisturizer that works by spraying water vapor into the air. This water vapor will increase the humidity of the air, keeping it at an ideal temperature.

By using a humidifier, it will help increase the humidity in your room and make your space warmer. A humidifier will also help you breathe easier while sleeping. This is because dry air in a room can irritate the throat and respiratory passages. Therefore, the level of humidity in a room needs to be taken into consideration.

The above methods can be done to help reduce symptoms of a stuffy nose. However, it is advisable to consult a doctor if the condition of a stuffy nose does not improve and has been going on for several days and getting worse.

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