Have you ever suffered from a stuffy nose? Then you might wonder what causes the stuffiness. Stuffy noses are usually caused by the blood vessels in the membrane lining the inside of the nose becoming inflamed. It is also called nasal conjunction. The stuffy nose can be caused by allergies, due to cold or sinus problems. Sometimes the conjunction is because of a structural abnormality, which can be solved by an operation. If the problem is not because of the structural abnormality you can use store bought sprays, home remedies or prescription medicines to get relief. You can also use the information on this page to learn how to clear a stuffy nose. If it is because of the allergies, you should try to find out the substance causing the allergies. But to get some relief from the symptoms you can try the methods described in this page. If the stuffy nose is because of the cold, and no other flu symptoms are associated, then you can try the steam inhalation. Nasal irrigation is a common method used to clear a stuffy nose. You can inhale water through one nostril and exhale through the other to clear the stuffy nose. http://www.ehow.com/about_5056926_stuffy-nose.html

There are several foods that can help clear a stuffy nose.

1. Have hot and spicy food and soups.
2. A spoonful of horseradish sauce will help make your nose runny and make it easier for you to blow out the mucus.
3. Drink warm lemon or ginger tea. Ginger is known for its healing powers and lemon has Vitamin C, which is good to fight colds. It will also keep you hydrated and loosen the mucus.http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/592765/use_food_to_cure_your_cold.html?cat=22

• Some people find it helpful to stick their head in the freezer for a minute. Repeat many times. You can also place ice cubes covered in a napkin or socks on the bridge of your nose for a couple of minutes. http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-a-Stuffy-Nose
• Some people benefit from steam. Take a hot steamy shower or visit a sauna. You can also try holding a cup of extremely hot water with a drop of peppermint oil or rosemary near the nose and breathing in the smell.

Add a quarter teaspoon of table salt to one cup of water and make it boil for about 10 minutes. Then allow it to coll completely. Using a clean dropper, put six or seven drops of the solution in each nostril. It will help the mucus loosen. Now blow your nose to remove the mucus. You can also try to use a Neti pot.http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1596/Clearing-a-stuffy-nose-helps-breathing/ http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/72835/home_remedies_to_clear_a_stuffy_nose.html http://www.mahalo.com/neti-pot

The Mayo Clinic suggests a method called nasal irrigation or nasal lavage to clear the stuffed nose. You need a bulb syringe to do the irrigation. Before starting the preparations, wash your hands with soap and water. Dissolve quarter tea spoon of salt to two cups of body temperature water. Then fill the bulb syringe with the salt water solution. Be careful to get rid of the air bubbles. Then put the tip of the syringe in your nose up to the width of your finger tip. Bend over the sink and gently squeeze the syringe to irrigate with the solution. Let the solution flow out through your mouth or the other nostril. Repeat with the other nostril. If you are sensitive to iodine, use the iodine free salt. The salt is to make you feel comfortable and to avoid the burning sensation. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nasal-lavage/MM00552

Another product you can use to irrigate your nose is the ENT pro by Aviva. http://www.aviva.ca/shop/products.asp?itemid=2467&catid=192