Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• vaporizer or
• humidifier

1. Step 1

   Before you start blowing, remember that the nasal membranes are very thin and very sensitive. With most of the blood vessels near the surface. So If you blow your nose too hard you can rupture these blood vessels and cause a bad nose bleed.

2. Step 2

   Increase the air humidity. If you breath a lot of dry air you will only further irritate your nasal problems. You can use a humidifier to keep the air in your house from drying out.

3. Step 3

   Eucalyptus steam inhalation is know for helping thin you mucus making it easier to remove by blowing your nose.

4. Step 4

   Drink plenty of fluids as this will keep your nasal mucus thin and easy to blow.

5. Step 5

   You can use saline nasal sprays to relieve your stuffy nose. The sprays cause the swollen tissues in you nose that produce and hold your mucus to shrink. This thins out your mucus making it easier for you to blow your nose.

6. Step 6

   If you don't have the money you can take a shower with hot water. Breath in through your nose to allow the steam to hydrate your membrane can to thin out your mucus.

7. Step 7

   If you don't have a shower you can boil water and place in a bowl or cup. cover both your head and container of the boiling water with the towel so you breath in the steam with your nose. Continue to breath till you most blow your nose. Takes about 10 minutes to be problem free for about 10 hours.

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How to Stop a Runny Nose | eHow.com

How to Stop a Runny Nose | eHow.com

Cold and flu season often bring with it a bevy of runny noses. If you're prone to allergies, then you likely experience a runny nose all year long. Whatever the cause of your dripping nose, there are steps you can take to get rid of it. Most cures are temporary solutions. If you have a runny nose that continues for several weeks, see your doctor. He will help you determine the cause of the issue and then address it properly. In the interim, there are various ways to stop your runny nose.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Antihistamine
• Cold medication
• Nasal spray
• Humidifier
• Salt water
• Eyedropper
• Ginger root

1. Step 1

   Take an antihistamine. Available over-the-counter, antihistamines work well for runny noses that are caused by allergies. Opt for a non-drowsy antihistamine, as regular ones will make you sleepy.

2. Step 2

   Purchase cold medication if your runny nose is caused by a cold or virus. The medication will dry up mucus, eliminating your runny nose. Follow the specific medication's instructions regarding usage.

3. Step 3

   Use nasal spray. Available in any drug store, you spray the medicine directly up your nose. When you have a runny nose, the tissue inside your nose is swollen. Nasal sprays help to reduce the swelling, thereby improving the issue. You should only use nasal sprays for a few days. If used for longer, they can worsen the issue.

4. Step 4

   Sleep with a humidifier in the room. Dry air worsens a runny nose while moist air helps to thin mucus. When you use a humidifier, the air will be more moist.

5. Step 5

   Mix 1 teaspoon of salt with 1 cup of warm water. Put some of the mixture into an eyedropper. Tilt your head back and release a few drops into your nose. As you breathe in deeply, the salt water solution will irrigate your nasal passages. Repeat the process several times to fully cleanse your nose. You may also purchcase saline nasal drops at a drug store.

6. Step 6

   Chew a small piece of ginger root. Swallow the juice that you extract from the root. This home remedy has been shown to increase circulation and reduce mucus. Repeat the process three to four times a day to stop your runny nose.