How to treat stuffy nose while sleeping

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Nasal congestion while sleeping is a common condition in many people. The disease is not too serious, but if left untreated, it will cause discomfort and affect daily activities. Many natural or drug-based treatments for nasal congestion during sleep are simply effective.

1. What is stuffy nose?

Nasal congestion is a common sign of allergies, when the respiratory system is exposed to irritants. This means that the lining of the nose and sinuses is irritated, leading to increased mucus secretion to clear the allergen. The result when too much nasal secretions leads to nasal congestion, obstructing the air circulation of the respiratory tract.
Nasal congestion can go away on its own or be severe and recur many times, depending on the cause of the condition. This sign, although usually not too dangerous, has a great impact on daily life. The application of the following ways to treat nasal congestion while sleeping below helps to quickly eliminate nasal congestion.

2. Causes of stuffy nose and difficulty breathing while sleeping

Many people often think that the cause of a stuffy nose while sleeping is due to mucus buildup in the nasal passages causing congestion. In reality, however, the main cause of this condition is clogged and inflamed blood vessels in the nose.
When we lie down or sleep, blood pressure changes. At the same time, blood flow in the upper body also increases, including in the head and nasal passages. This condition can make inflammation in the blood vessels in the nose worse.
The lying position can also make it more difficult to clear mucus from the nose and sinus cavities. Congestion should clear up in 1-2 hours when you wake up. This is because mucus can drain out or down the throat.

3. How to treat stuffy nose while sleeping at home

3.1. Treatment of nasal congestion while sleeping with massage therapy Massage is a simple, safe but effective way to treat nasal congestion while sleeping that you can apply as soon as signs of nasal congestion appear. The positions you need to massage include:
The point between the two eyebrow arches Gently massage with your fingers in the position between the two eyebrow arches for about 1 minute, the pressure in the frontal sinus will be adjusted and the stuffy nose when lying down. also improved. This method also applies when you experience dryness of the nasal mucosa.
Both sides of the nose When you have a stuffy nose while sleeping, gently rub the sides of your nose for 1-3 minutes. This way to treat nasal congestion while sleeping has the effect of opening up the airways, you will blow out nasal secretions more easily and the uncomfortable stuffy nose is also reduced gradually.
Point between the nose and lips When you have a stuffy nose while sleeping, you can do a gentle massage at the point between the lips and the nose for 2-3 minutes. The massage will effectively reduce the swelling of the capillaries in the nose. At that time, the airways will become more open and the stuffy nose will gradually disappear.
Note: All of the above massage methods are for support purposes only. Health can improve in mild cases or nasal congestion caused by other than bacterial, viral,...
3.2. Treatment of nasal congestion while sleeping with physiological saline How to treat nasal congestion while sleeping at home with physiological saline is applied by many people and is effective quickly. Physiological saline has antibacterial ability, and at the same time, has a good cleaning effect. From there, it has a role to help increase moisture in the sinuses and thin mucus. When rinsing the nose, it will soothe the capillaries in the nasal sinuses and reduce swelling.
You can buy physiological saline nasal drops at pharmacies and use daily nasal wash before going to bed if you often have a stuffy nose.
However, with this method, you need to follow the correct technique to avoid causing other health problems such as retrograde infection or inflammation of other sinuses. You should perform nasal irrigation with physiological saline at the hospital as prescribed by the doctor and performed by experienced technicians to ensure effectiveness.
3.3. How to treat a stuffy nose with a warm bath A very simple way to treat a stuffy nose at home every day is to take a warm bath. The mechanism of a warm bath in the treatment of nasal congestion is quite simple because: Breathing in warm steam while taking a bath helps the amount of mucus in the sinuses to loosen and reduce inflammation. Therefore, if you are suffering from a stuffy nose, trouble breathing while sleeping or a stuffy nose, you should take a warm shower or soak in a tub with warm water.

3.4. This is an effective folk remedy for stuffy nose while sleeping. You can do the following:
Preparation: a small basin filled with hot water, you can add a few drops of essential oils. conditioner or lavender essential oil to increase the effectiveness of the sauna. Use a blanket or a large towel to cover your head so that the steam rises to your face, avoid putting your face and nose too close to the water to avoid hot steam causing skin burns. This method can also be applied 2-3 times a week if you are experiencing persistent rhinitis and frequent nasal congestion when sleeping.
The regular implementation of this measure will have the effect of making the stuffy nose quickly disappear.
3.5. Cure a stuffy nose while sleeping with a cup of ginger tea A cup of ginger tea with hot honey is a simple but effective way to treat a stuffy nose while sleeping, especially for people with a stuffy nose due to a cold. How to prepare ginger tea as follows:
Wash fresh ginger, scrape off the peel and cut into thin pieces, put in a cup of hot water. Wait for about 15 minutes until the water in the cup turns ginger yellow. Add 2 teaspoons of honey and stir well and enjoy. However, if you are suffering from digestive diseases such as peptic ulcer, gastric reflux, you need to pay more attention when using ginger.
3.6. Use a humidifier at bedtime The use of a humidifier has the effect of adjusting the humidity in the air to the most appropriate level to bring benefits to the respiratory system such as:
Soothes irritated tissues Like, swollen blood vessels in the nose and sinuses Dilute the mucus in the sinuses so that the mucus drains out more easily Supports the normal ventilation of the nasal cavity You can add some essential oils such as lavender essential oil, conditioner essential oil, menthol, eucalyptus oil into the machine to diffuse into the air, thereby increasing the effect. This method both works to treat nasal congestion while sleeping and helps you relax after a tiring day at work.
3.7. How to treat stuffy nose with garlic With a high amount of allicin and scordinin in its ingredients, garlic is often used to treat respiratory diseases and eliminate symptoms of stuffy nose and shortness of breath. Some ways to cure a stuffy nose with garlic ingredients that you can refer to include:
Garlic and honey: You prepare 2 fresh garlic cloves, crush and then mix 2 tablespoons of honey and use it directly. Cooking dishes with garlic: some dishes with garlic such as sautéed vegetables with garlic, steamed shrimp with garlic, grilled chicken wings with garlic butter... both have the effect of treating nasal congestion, and at the same time, are delicious and valuable dishes. high nutrition.

4. How to treat a stuffy nose while sleeping with medicine

In case of nasal congestion caused by irritation or inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, rhinitis, the above simple treatments will be effective. However, in the case of a blocked nose, difficulty breathing during sleep, long-term recurrence, many times affecting sleep and breathing activities, especially in people with sensitive respiratory conditions, it is necessary to use drugs to treat. .
Most nasal decongestants are over-the-counter drugs, you can use them when you have a stuffy nose in general and a stuffy nose while sleeping in particular as directed by your doctor.
Decongestant spray; Antihistamines ; When you have applied the above-mentioned treatment measures but your stuffy nose while sleeping does not improve or frequently recurs, you need to see a doctor and treat it soon. The infection may have become serious, unresponsive to treatment, and may require additional prescription antibiotics.

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