How do I get rid of an INSANELY stuffy nose thats practically invincible?!


Question: How do I get rid of an INSANELY stuffy nose thats practically invincible.?
Im just getting over the "Colorado Crud". Its a flu type sickness that has you vomiting, hacking, and sometimes coughing blood for OVER A MONTH. well im finally getting over it and im so tired of being sick. for the past week or so ive had this insanely stuffy nose that i cant get rid of. Ive tried nasal decongestant spray, saline nasal spray, zicam cold remedy, loratadine, hot showers, and hot sauce, but my stupid nose stays clogged. I cant inhale at all and when i blow my nose, tons of stuff comes out but it stays clogged. also I realize that cough medicine is supposed to get rid of a stuffy nose but i cant take it cus i always throw it up. I take a mucinex every now and then to relieve chest congeston, if I take the Mucinex more often like it says on the bottle, will it help get rid of the stuffy nose too.? PLEASE HELP I AM MISERABLE!Health Question & Answer


Answers:
I've had this before, and I know it's no fun. The best things you can do (and I realize you are probably doing most of these- I don't think you're stupid!):
1) The most important thing is to do saline rinses- not a spray. WIth a rinse, it will actually clear out parts of your sinues. For this to work, you need to be in a steamy shower for a few minutes, then tilt your head and use the rinse. Naturally, it's not pleasant, but if you do it correctly, it'll be over quickly and after a few times, you'll feel LOADS better!
2) Mucinex- it dries up the mucus, obviously, but make sure you are taking it with water or another clear liquid. also, drink a LOT of liquids. It loosens up the mucus. Don't take mre thanth dose- it's a common misconception that it will help, but taking more than the max dose does more harm than good.
3) Try to sleep at least partially sitting up- prop yourself up with pillows. This will help it drain and will help inthe healing process.
4) One of the hardest things for me was to stop blowing. If it's stuffed up, blowing won't help all that much unless it's runny. It's okay to blow, butexcessive blowing will irritte the nasel passages.
5) Try getting some shower soothers. They have menthol in them, whic can at least makeyou FEELa little better- especially before bed.

Hope this helps. Just say disciplined in these, and you will be feeling better in no time!Health Question & Answer

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