Advice On Blocked Nose Remedies

Do...

• Sleep with your head on a high pillow if your nose is blocked at night
• Use steam inhalations to liquefy mucus in the nose and chest and help get rid of it
• Keep the air in your bedroom moist
• Drink plenty of fluids – water and juices can dilute mucus for easy expulsion
• Try and find out exactly what’s causing your symptoms. Is your congestion caused by a cold, by hayfever or another allergy (e.g. pet hair, mould spores, or house dust mites)?

When to see your GP

Sometimes you need an extra hand to diagnose or treat your cold or flu. Make sure you visit your GP if any of the following apply:

• You have pain or discharge from your ears
• Symptoms are severe, if they persist, or if they worsen