How to Stop Blowing Your Nose

Constant sniffling and sneezing are the classic symptoms of colds and troublesome allergies that results in frequently blowing your nose to temporarily alleviate drainage. Over time the outside of your nose can become irritated from tissues that aren't treated with lotion, which worsens with each blow. Thankfully, over-the-counter (OTC) allergy medication contain reduce drainage and the need to blow your nose. These medications contain antihistamines, which block the release of histamines that cause drainage, according to FamilyDoctor.org.

Things You'll Need

• Antihistamine medication
• Prescription nasal spray

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Instructions

• 1

  Take antihistamine medication as directed by the medication's instructions: usually one pill per day every day to prevent drainage.

• 2

  Avoid areas that contain high levels of allergens. The outdoors act as a hotbed for grass, mold and pollen allergens, while the indoors are suspectible to an accumulation of pet dander, dust mites and dust.

• 3

  Use a prescription nasal spray. Prescription saline sprays are safer than OTC medications, since OTC medications can cause high blood pressure, according to Walgreens.

• 4

  Wash your sheets or any clothing that comes in contact with allergens immediately after exposure. Washing your sheets after exposure reduces the severity of your allergic reaction.