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Cure For Nasal Congestion

Should you blow your stuffy nose?

February 18, 2009
Nasal congestion is an annoying part of having a cold, and blowing your nose seems second nature. But some people say blowing your nose doesn't help nasal congestion. In this article from the New York Times, an expert explores this claim about nose-blowing, uncovering evidence that it may actually do more harm to your sinuses than good. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Basics of CPAP
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

...humidifier helps prevent 2 common side effects of CPAP: nasal congestion and nasal dryness.... Read more »

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Allergy Pills vs. Nasal Sprays
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...fact, allergy pills on their own do not help with nasal congestion.  Some allergy pills contain... Read more »

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If You Have Asthma, Be on the Watch for Allergic Shock
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...include: feeling flushed sneezing itching hives nasal congestion watery red eyes Most of... Read more »

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Three Allergy Medications That May Solve Your Runny Nose Problem
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...prescription, many people continue to suffer from chronic nasal congestion and post-nasal... Read more »

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Living Life With Allergies and Without Limits
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...as they might with Benadryl.   Allergy drugs for nasal congestion and "stuffiness" Although... Read more »

Health Guide

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...difficulty breathing eyes, ears, nose, and throat itchy, watery eyes runny nose nasal congestion nervous system headache Read more »
Addiction to Nasal Sprays Can Be Dangerous
...his nasal spray for relief. One month later he required doses 4 times daily in order to avoid severe nasal congestion. By the time I saw him, he was going through almost a bottle of nasal spray... Read more »
Nasal congestion
...virus and typically goes away by itself within a week. Newborn infants must breathe through the nose. Nasal congestion in an infant in the first few months of life can interfere with nursing and... Read more »
Juvenile angiofibroma
...angiofibroma is relatively uncommon. It typically is discovered in adolescent boys and is associated with nasal congestion, a visible nasal mass, and nosebleeds (epistaxis). Thetumor is locally... Read more »
Vasomotor rhinitis
... Vasomotor rhinitis is a non-allergic condition that causes a constant runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion. See also: Rhinitis Alternative Names Rhinitis - non-allergic;... Read more »

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...headache, stomach pain/upset, tiredness, weight gain, nasal congestion, or dry mouth may occur.... Read more »

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...Effects Dizziness, headache, blurred/double vision, nasal congestion, lack of coordination,... Read more »

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