How do I Stop a Running Nose Naturally?

A running noses can occur at any time, be the cause allergies or a cold or flu. There are different home remedies to alleviate the problem and avoid the need to purchase over-the-counter medications.

Salt Water Drops

• Warm one cup of water, then add a teaspoon of salt. Then put the mixture into an eyedropper, tilt your head back and put a few drops in each nostril. The salt water will slowly open your nasal passages while breaking through the thick mucus. You can use this remedy as often as you need to until your nose stops running.

Take Ginger

• Incorporate ginger into your diet. Ginger is known to increase circulation and it also helps to break down thick mucus. You can chew the root of ginger and swallow its juices, or make a tea out of it by dropping a few pieces of the root into hot water.

Get a Humidifier

• Invest in a humidifier and sleep while it runs. Dry air can actually make a runny nose even worse, while moist air helps to keep mucus thin, which will keep your nose from feeling stuffed. The more moist the air is, the easier it will be to breathe.