Sinus infections, colds, and allergies don’t just leave you congested but often comes with a host of other symptoms as well. Some of them are breathing issues, headaches, and stuffy nose is one of the major issues. Nasal congestion happens when there is an excess build-up of mucus within the nose, caused by inflammation within nostrils which could be a side or direct effect of some allergy, flu, environmental irritants, or sinusitis. If you happen to be one of them who suffers from a stuffy nose, here are some home remedies for it. 

• Warm compress

It is known as one of the best remedies for nasal congestion, it helps in opening up the nasal passages and eases the congestion. Soak a towel in warm water and squeeze the excess water out of the towel. Then place the towel over your nose and then your forehead. Keep repeating this in regular intervals, the warmth of the wet towel will provide great comfort and ease-out the inflammation in the nostrils.

• Stay hydrated 

Drink a lot of warm water, it can ease out stuffy noses. Staying hydrated helps in thinning the mucus clogged in your nasal passage and decreases the pressure in your sinuses. so keep yourself hydrated all the time. 

• Steam 

Inhale steam when you have a stuffy nose, it also helps in other respiratory issues such as sinus. Try to cover your nose while taking steam. 

• Ginger

Ginger has high anti-inflammatory properties and is one of the best cures for a stuffy nose. You can do a compress using it. For the compress, slice a ginger root and boil it with two cups of water for about 15 minutes. Soak a fresh washcloth in the brew and place it on your face gently for 15 minutes.

• Hot soups 

As we mentioned, fluids are a great remedy to clear stuffy noses. Hot soup might help in treating it, daily intake of chicken, or any other soup can be helpful.  Add a lot of ginger and garlic to your soup. 

• Saline solution 

Mix a spoon of table salt in warm water and pour the solution into your nostrils with a dropper. This will clean the mucus and you will be able to breathe easily.