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Home remedies for running nose

Dr.Pankaj Nahata · Accepted Answer

Anyone will get tired of using a lot of tissues for the medical issues of a runny nose and anyone will want to get rid of this problem as soon as possible. Runny nose is a condition which begins when the mucus present in the nose starts to get discharged and drips out of the nose and this condition starts because of any of the following problems which are flu, allergies, colder outdoor temperatures or cold. You can also notice an inflammation in your nasal tissues that is ought to happen because of a condition known as rhinitis or rhinorrhoea and in this case you will be experiencing a thin and completely clear discharge majority of the time. ;

What is the cause of a runny nose?

This condition of a runny nose can be caused by any of the following issues: ;

Sinus infection

Flu

Common cold

Runny nose is usually accompanied by this condition of congestion and this condition of congestion generally goes away on its own after a time period of one week. This condition of runny nose can also arise because of some other conditions as well which are listed below: ;

When you suffering from a problem of gustatory rhinitis (this is a non allergic rhinitis which leads to runny nose when you eat any certain kind of food)

When you use nasal drops or sprays for a time period of more than three days which you have bought and are using without any kind of prescription

When you are under influence of cold temperatures

When you are suffering from hay fever (this is an allergy which is caused by pollen or dust) or any other allergies

When you are pregnant

Because of nasal polyps (it is a sac like growth of the tissue lining of the nose or the sinuses which has inflamed)

Vasomotor rhinitis (this is situation in which the blood vessels present inside your nose starts to dilate)

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Symptoms or signs of running nose:

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There are so many symptoms and signs associated with this problem of running nose and they are very obvious and some of the most common symptoms are mentioned below:

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This condition of runny nose is caused by a flu or cold that is usually accompanied with sore throat, facial tightness, cough, fatigue and sometimes you may have fever

You will be experience certain problems altogether which are runny nose, congested nose or stuffy nose, when the tissue lining of the nose has become swollen it leads to the problem of congestion and the swelling of the nose happens because of the inflammation happened in the blood vessels

When the cause of this problem is because of any kind of allergy then it will be accompanied by sneezing, itchy and watery eyes

Home remedies that will help you for running nose: ;

Lifestyle changes: for the drainage of the mucus of the sinuses and the nose there are so many ways that can be opted and can relieve you of the problem and the symptoms significantly. Following are the some methods that you can follow to help you to relieve yourself from this problem of running nose: ;

You should eat spicy food

You should start drinking a lot of fluid

Start using a humidifier

Start using essential oils

You should start the application of moist and warm washcloth several times on your face

You should start taking hot shower

Start inhaling steam 2 to 4 times a day

Start using a neti pot (a container that is designed specifically for the rinsing of mucus or debris from your nasal cavity)

Start using a nasal spray: make a mixture of water, salt and little bit of baking soda and this is to be used 3 to 4 times in a day which will help you to get rid of this problem of running nose

Hot teas: it is a known fact that liquids which are hot helps in relieving the conditions such as congestion, soothes your throat membrane as well as your nose, helps you in fighting viral infection and keeps your body hydrated. Mentioned below are some of the most beneficial teas:

Golden milk: you can add a little bit of turmeric in your hot milk and you should mix it just before drinking.

Ginger tea: you should take fresh or powdered form of ginger and boli this along with water and let it stand for sometime and then drink it.

Garlic tea: beverages which are hot for instance lemon tea can be made along with a significant quantity of onion or garlic included in it. Although the taste of the tea will not be pleasing but it will help you to fight the infection.

Cinnamon tea: you will have to mix cinnamon along with hot water and honey in it and this is a commonly used home remedy for the treatment of cold in urban mexico.

Passion fruit and onion tea: you will have to take onion water and boil this passion fruit along with it and then strain the mixture properly and to sweeten the taste you can add a little bit of honey in it.

Hot soups: just like hot teas, hot soups can help you to get past the problem of congestion, soothe your membranes which have got inflamed and above that it provides essential nutrients which will prepare and help your body to fight against any kind of illness. The worldwide classic hot soup of chicken noodle soup is considered very effective in the treatment of running nose and congestion. Some of the other and effective soups that you can take are listed below: ;

Vegetable soup: it is a very simple and basic soup which consists of vegetables and a little amount of spice is mixed into it.

Lugaw: it is a form of rice porridge which is cooked along with ginger and chicken and this is also known as the comfort healing food in the philippines.

Congee: it is a traditional chinese soup that is made from the stock or water along with rice in it. You can also add some useful and different ingredients in it and the majority of the people like this soup along with their breakfast but you can eat this soup several times a day.

Chicken and vegetable soup: it is also known as the go, grow, glow soup because it gives you the protein and other food products that help you to boost your energy level and also protect your body from any kind of infection.

Conclusion: ;

When you start to notice a drip or discharge of mucus coming out of your nose then you should understand that you have developed a condition of runny nose and this has happened to you because of several factors and some of the basic ones are flu, allergies, cold etc. You can take several home remedies to get past the problem completely or you can take it to ease down the symptoms of the problem. But when these do not prove to be helpful and you are starting to feel that something is unusual and you are developing serious symptoms then you should immediately consult with your doctor.

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