As mentioned at 0:10, not all OTC medication can help relieve a stuffy nose. However, there are a whole range of home remedy for stuffy nose.
A stuffy nose is a congestion of the nasal cavity due to the swelling of adjacent tissues and blood vessels (0:36). It generally occurs (0:40) when an individual has a common cold (0:42), viral cold (0:43), Sinusitis (0:45), seasonal changes (0:58), allergies, or pollution (1:00).
At 1:03, learn five ways to fix a stuffy nose at home, starting with steam inhalation (1:12). Experiencing a stuffy nose that has lasted longer than a few hours? Take steam from the steam console. Gently inhale from the nose and exhale from the mouth and vice versa (1:22). Do this for 4 or 5 minutes to get rid of the onset of a stuffy nose.
Alternatively, take a hot bath (1:37). Wake up in the morning and take a hot shower and you will feel better instantly.
Another great remedy for stuffy nose is to inhale Camphor (2:03), also known as Kapoor in Hindi. It is among the most commonly available items in an Indian household and excellent for a blocked nose. Inhale the Camphor for a few minutes to see effective results immediately.
One more easy and natural way to ease a stuffy nose is to exercise (2:40). This can include a brisk walk, a jog, following a gentle exercise routine, or yoga. Increased acetylcholine (2:53), or cholinergic action, causes the swelling to decrease and improves the passage of air through the nasal cavity. In fact, you might notice relief as quickly as in between the activity sessions.
These are tried and tested methods prescribed by all doctors. However, even after this, consult an ENT specialist if the stuffy nose does not dissipate.
Watch as Dr Virad Kumar elaborates upon the different remedies for a stuffy nose.
Consult Dr Virad Kumar in the clinic at Apollo Hospitals, Noida
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Dr Virad Kumar is ranked among the best ENT in Noida. He has been practising for 15 years and has had a longstanding association with Apollo hospital during that time. A gold medallist and member of a slew of medical societies, Dr Virad Kumar is a man of great stature with specializations in nose and sinus diseases, including the deviated nasal septum, polyps, Sinusitis, sinonasal/Anterior skull base tumours. He also performs certain ENT surgeries and offers paediatric ENT consultations.

Quick Fact Check:

What causes a stuffy nose?
Nasal congestion or a stuffy nose results from the swelling or enlargement of the nasal and adjacent tissues and blood vessels due to the accumulation of excess liquid. This induces a stuffy or blocked feeling in the nasal cavity.

What ailments are responsible for enlarging the blood vessels and tissues in the nasal cavity?
A range of issues can cause the nasal cavity tissues to swell up. These include:
- Viral cold
- Common cold
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Seasonal changes
- Allergies
- Pollution

How can I cure a stuffy nose at home?
There are a few sure-fire ways to cure a stuffy nose. Some ways have been listed below:
- Inhaling steam
- Taking a hot shower
- Inhaling Camphor (Kapoor)
- Physical activity

What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is when cavities around the nasal passage inflame and swell up. It is caused by a cold or allergies and lasts longer than a general stuffy nose.

How can an ENT help cure my stuffy nose?
Since a stuffy nose is a symptom, the ENT first diagnoses the cause of the stuffy nose. Following that, they prescribe therapy or medication that might be causing the nasal blockage.

Who is Dr Virad Kumar?
Dr Virad Kumar is one of the best ENT in Noida associated with Apollo Hospitals, with 15 years of practice under his belt. He specializes in treating Sinusitis, Polyps, deviated nasal septum, and Sinonasal/Anterior skull base tumours.

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