How to Unclog a Nose With Allergies

During allergy season, you may suffer from clogged sinuses. You'll feel stuffy and may have sinus pain and pressure around your nose, eyes and cheeks. Since allergy seasons lasts for several months, you'll want to find a way to unclog your sinuses during this period.

Instructions

1. Irrigate your sinuses with a neti pot. A neti pot uses warm salt water to gently and naturally clear your congestion. You can buy a neti pat at most drugstores or health food stores.

2. Get in a warm bath or shower. For a natural way to unclog your nose during allergy season, expose yourself to steam from a hot bath or shower. Drinking a hot cup of tea can have a similar effect as well.

3. Put a warm compress on your face. If you're feeling clogged up from allergies, see if a warm compress applied right below your eyes gives you relief.

4. Use a nose spray. You can find many nasal sprays by prescription and over-the-counter. Many doctors recommend Afrin to help unclog a stuffy nose from allergies.

5. Eat a spicy food entrée. Many people find their sinuses cleared up after consuming a spicy meal.

Tips & Warnings

• If you experience any side effects from the nasal spray or decongestant, stop taking the medication. Talk to your doctors about other medications you can try to unclog sinuses.

• Avoiding your allergen can also help you unclog your sinuses. If you have seasonal allergies, keep windows closed in your home and car and limit your time outside when pollen counts are high.