Rest is one of the best treatments for the flu or common cold, but that’s easier said than done if your nose is stuffed up to the point you can barely breathe. Nasal congestion happens when the tissues lining the nose become swollen from inflamed blood vessels. This can also lead to a sore throat if the mucus ends up sliding down the back of your throat, which docs refer to as post-nasal drip.
To breathe more easily and get some much-needed (and immune-boosting!) sleep, try these home remedies.
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MedlinePlus. (2023). Stuffy or runny nose - adult.
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. (2020). Common cold and complementary health approaches: What the science says.
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