When nose tissues and blood vessels in the nose become swollen, it causes stuffy nose. The major reason could be extra fluid in the nose. It may be brought on by cold, allergies to dust, influenza, pollen and irritation from tobacco smoke or pet dander. A stuffy nose is always annoying and can also hamper sleep. Constant stuffy nose problem can lead to sinus infection. To fix the problem, people pop a pill that doesn't cure the root of the problem. It can only cure the symptoms but not a remedy for stuffy nose. Stuffy nose remedies include both home remedies and medication. People often use foods and homemade preparations to tackle the problems.

An effective remedy for stuffy nose is oil of oregano. It is very effective against stuffy nose caused by allergy. Don't confuse oil of oregano and oregano extract. One side affect of oil of oregano is that it can lead to excess drying of nasal passages. One among many stuffy nose remedies is steam bath. It can cause an instant relief by opening the pores and nasal cavities. Build steam in your bathroom by running a hot bath or shower. You can either boil water to take steam. Then take a towel to place on back of your head. Take such position so as to adjust your head above the bowl and breath the steam in. A humidifier can also work for a stuffy nose if it is caused by dry air. A humidifier puts some moisture in the air to relieve the stuffy nose. It can make you sleep comfortably if used at night. Nasal steroid spray is another stuffy nose remedy. You need to have a prescription for buying a spray, as it is not an over-the-counter medication. In case of sinusitis, visit your doctor to get a prescription of antibiotics. Some other over-the-counter medications can do best to cure the stuffy nose like Benadryl or Sudafed.

Some simple stuffy nose remedies include slicing an onion and inhale it. Odor of the onion can clear your stuffy nose. Eat some spicy food to make your nose run. It will surely help clearing your stuffy nose. Always keep your head up when you are sleeping by taking more than one pillow. It will restrict the mucus to pool in your head. You can spray salt water in your nose or gargle it to get relief. Blow your nose frequently to get the mucus out. Use tissue and dispose it off to avoid spreading the virus. Vicks or some other menthol topical rub can cause an instant relief. Apply it on your chest, back, on nose and upper lips to sooth the breathing. Getting a lot of rest can help you get relief fast.