Are you one of those people who always has the sniffles, even when it’s not the cold season, your nose just keeps on running? That’s not a very nice experience because do you notice that if you wipe or blow your nose too much it becomes all delicate and painful?
The reason behind your sniffles might be a common cold or even allergies, whatever it is, it’s not supposed to last too long and therefore it is important to adhere to it soonest.
There are available remedies for this problem, ones that are trusted by health experts and relevant publications. Have a look at what they recommend:
Drink a hot beverage: According to Medical News Today, a 2009 study in Rhinology found that hot drinks can reduce cold symptoms by stimulating a nerve linked to the oral and nasal cavities. “The study noted that the effect might be mainly psychological, but it also identified a physical reaction.”
Facial steam: Online medical information and health hub, Healthline, states that facial steam can help loosen mucus and relieve runny nose symptoms. How you do this by heating water in a pot, placing your face above the steam for 5 minutes, and taking deep breaths through your nose. “Repeat the process 2 or 3 times a day if you still have symptoms.”
Warm compress: The above publication also mentions that applying a warm compress to your forehead and nose daily can improve your runny nose and soothe sinus pressure, as that boosts blood circulation and breaks up nasal stuffiness. To make a homemade compress, soak a cloth in hot tap water and apply.
Get medication: Antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays help alleviate runny noses caused by allergies by blocking histamine, while nasal steroid sprays reduce inflammation and fluid in the nasal passages, providing temporary relief, states Henry For Health. “Either or both may provide temporary relief and may give enough relief to not require seeing your doctor.
Also see: Common causes of nosebleeds
