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3 Tactics To Clear Your Stuffy Nose Without Nasal Sprays

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Suffering from a stuffy nose and nasal congestion can be very frustrating. It doesn’t feel like the biggest health problem in the world, but it can make it harder for you to breathe – particularly when you’re trying to sleep. Stuffy noses also make you feel all bunged up, which can lead to pressure building in your face, possibly even causing headaches. 

As a consequence, you instinctively reach for nasal sprays to clear your blocked nose. While they will work, they come with a big risk. Most of these sprays shouldn’t be used for longer than a few days as they start to have a negative effect on your nose. They will still unblock it, but they dry out your nose to the point that it starts to become stuffy again. You end up in an endless cycle of needing your nasal spray, but never being free from congestion for more than a few hours. 

Today, you’re going to find three simple tactics to naturally clear your stuffy nose:

Clean your home

The first tactic is to give your home a thorough clean from top to bottom. Primarily, you want to get rid of dust and mold that could be lingering around the place. Dust triggers allergies that can cause a stuffy nose, as can mold spores. You may want to consider air duct cleaning for a more thorough clean, removing loads of dust and mold from your home. The cleaner your house is, the fewer triggers you’ll have to cause a stuffy nose – especially when combined with step number two!

Purify the air

Secondly, you need to purify the air to make it better to breathe. When combined with regular cleaning, this does a great job of removing allergens from the atmosphere. It will make your air cleaner and easier for you to breathe in every day. A simple way to do this is by purchasing an air purifier for your bedroom. Turning it on throughout the day will leave you with pure air when you sleep. It should make it easier for you to sleep without a stuffy nose – and you won’t wake up with one either. 

Use steam

The first two tactics are super effective at seeing long-term relief from a stuffy nose. But, what if you need some instant help? Don’t get your nasal sprays out, there’s a natural alternative; steam. Steam will line your nasal passages and cause them to heat up with moisture, which unblocks them and saves you from congestion. You can utilize steam by taking a hot shower, or by putting your face over a bowl of steaming water and covering your head with a towel. This is such a great tactic as you don’t dry out your nose, so it feels unblocked and a lot healthier. 

The moral of the story is that you don’t need to depend on nasal sprays to unblock your stuffy nose! Try the three tactics in this post to achieve better results without pumping your nose full of chemicals. 

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