How to Stop a Runny Nose- Sneezing and Runny Nose
Most of the time stopping runny nose doesn't require medicine. Runny nose and sneezing stops on its own within a certain period largely depending on how severe the condition is.
Though you wished runny nose stops immediately because it is annoying and uncomfortable, however hard you tried to get rid of it, it takes its own time to go irrespective of your taking medication or not.
What Causes a Runny Nose?
Allergens and some irritants are the major causes of a runny nose. Dust mites, pollens, pet dander and irritants like cigarette smoke and spicy food can easily trigger a runny nose in many people.
Runny nose is a condition when nasal tissues are swollen or congested with excess mucus which either runs out of your nose or goes down the back of your throat.
A runny nose may be annoying and uncomfortable, but it usually clears up on its own. It is not a serious condition in majority of cases. Rarely but sometimes a runny nose may indicate a more serious underlying problem.
Call your doctor if it continues for more than 2 weeks or is accompanied by fever for more than 3 days. If the discharge turns green then it is sign that reflects bacterial infection requiring medical attention. If you have asthma or if the discharge is with blood then also it will require doctor’s attention.
Most people with weak immunity may get affected during the cold and flu season. If you are prone to allergies the runny nose can be a part of your life through out the season.
Once you are affected getting rid of the runny nose may take a week or two. So if it is likely to annoy us for 10-14 days then how do we stop it earlier? Well we can with some natural remedies.
First of all keep your self away from the source of the allergy. Dust is one the biggest reason.
Drink plenty of water and take rest. This will increase your body resistance and you will recover faster.
You will have to sniff and swallow gently to keep clearing your nose.
Try sinus cleansing by Neti (putting slightly salted warm water from one nostril and letting it come out of the other by keeping the heat tilted on one side and then doing it by tilting the head on other side and doing it in the other nostril. Do it a dozen times within 30 minutes).
Remember most of the over the counter medication don't really work in simple cases of the condition to stop runny nose.
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