How to Clear a Stuffed Nose Without Medication

There are ways to rid yourself of a stuffy nose without resorting to over-the-counter or prescription medications. Stay hydrated and eat a well-balanced diet to help your body deal with the cold and flu germs that cause stuffy noses.

Instructions

• 1

  Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps keep the mucus in your sinuses loose and runny, making it easier for you to blow your nose and ease congestion.

• 2

  Turn on a humidifier. Keeping the air moist also helps to keep the mucus soft, allowing you to blow your nose and clear your sinuses.

• 3

  Mix warm water and salt into a saline solution and gargle it to remove mucus from your throat.

• 4

  Drip small amounts of saline water into each nostril and breathe slowly through your nose. The saline will make you sneeze, helping you to clear a stuffy nose.

• 5

  Apply a warm compress to your face to help ease the discomfort of a stuffy nose. The heat and moisture helps promote drainage so you can blow your nose more effectively.