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Published Aug. 21, 2008

Give me your best home remedy and magic cure-alls for (really severe) nasal congestion.  I've tried Mucinex, Advil Cold & Sinus, Benadryl...Afrin works, but I've already done the max dosage for the nasal spray.  At this point when I blow my nose all I get is blood.

 

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If I have severe nasal stuff I use this nose spray called Nostrella. You can get it at any pharmacy. It is strong, hurts when you use it. But let me tell you, it will clear you up and out for like 12 hours. You only have to use it once. It is worth the pain for the first couple minutes. I don't know exactly what ingredients it uses but they work like a charm.

Vicks vapor rub slathered on the bottoms of the feet prior to bed time. Put thick socks on and in the morning should be gone. Lay off refined carbs and sugar.

Exactly what rocknhorse said.... I use a straw and cover the end with my thumb like a pipet. Lean my head back and run it into each nostril. If you continue to do this the salt will actually kill the bacteria. It is not pleasent at first but you will accept it as second nature after a while.

You have to prevent before you can cure. Lay off of dairy, starch and sugars. They build up in the body and cause all of the nasty congestion.

Otherwise, eucalyptus oil in a hot bath will help open the sinuses and and some drops to clear yeast infections (from your local herbalist) will help to get rid of the excess congestion, but if you don't stay away from the cause, the symptoms will just come back.

I swear by the NetiPot thing too except the same makers make a bottle that you are able to use upright. It gives you the perfect amount of pressure to rinse the "gunk" out without having to turn your head upside down. It's called SinuMed or SinuRise. It's found in the same spot as a NetiPot and it comes with the saline rinse you need. It throws you off when you first start to do the rinse and feel it but I promise the end result is worth it!

I usually just smear a dab of Vicks above my upper lip. Works for me. :)

My son has a horrible time with his sinus'. When most kids had runny noses, his would be dry and clogged with HUGE clogs. The dr told us to mix a solution of about 1/4 cup of water to 1/4 tsp of salt. Drip that into his nose, a couple of drops several times per day. It helped, but I still had to help him suction his nose. It was always such a relief when it would finally clear and I didn't hear him breath (b/c he COULD breath). Of course, then I'd have to check on him throughout the night to make sure he still was breathing!

Good luck. Hope you find something that helps!

Hmmm...I could try the NetiPot. Just looks weird to me.

I tried Vicks - I put a teaspoon in a bowl of hot water and inhaled for a few minutes, nothing. :(

Vicks Vapor Rub

Go to the store and buy yourself a NetiPot. Use water as warm as you can stand it and the salt solution that comes with it. It is weird to use at first, but you'll catch on fast. I have nearly completely rid myself of sinus meds with the NetiPot, and I was taking it every day several times a day for years. Trust me...these things work. My ENT backs my claims too.

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