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Nasal congestion remedies Nasal congestion occurs when the blood vessels inside the nose become inflamed and swollen. It can lead to ear infections, problems in hearing, speech development and interfere with sleep. The main reason for nasal congestion is pasteurised dairy products and thus they should be avoided if you are prone to nasal congestion.
A diet high in sugar and carbohydrates also causes congestion, so you should avoid such foods and consume more of fresh fruits and vegetables and fresh fish. Hot liquids also relieve the congestion so consume lots of hot tea and soups, laced with pepper. An excellent concoction can be prepared with 1 cup tomato juice, 1 tsp chopped garlic, ½ tsp of hot sauce, 1 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of celery salt.
Avoid exposure to dust and other allergens that can cause congestion and asthma.
You can also prepare a simple decongestant by inhaling in the steam from water boiled with some salt. Alternately add a few drops of grapefruit extract in ½ cup of warm water and inhale the perfume just before going to bed. Inhaling the vapours of heated apple cider vinegar also helps to decongest the nasal cavity. Place a drop of eucalyptus or peppermint essential oil in your handkerchief and breathe in the perfume, leave it on your pillow so it can work overnight.
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