What is good for a stuffy nose?

A blocked nose happens when the nasal lining swells or mucus narrows the passage. A Common Cold or Sinusitis can cause temporary blockage. Allergic Rhinitis and House Dust Mite Allergy may bring sneezing, itching, or watery discharge. Chronic Sinusitis can cause ongoing congestion with facial pressure or reduced smell. Night-time blockage may also occur with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, especially when loud snoring or pauses in breathing are present. The symptom does not identify one condition by itself.

Use a sterile saline spray or rinse according to its instructions, drink enough fluids, and try moist air from a safe humidifier. Avoid smoke and known allergens; wash bedding regularly if dust mites trigger symptoms. A pharmacist can advise whether Allergy Medication or another product fits your symptoms. Decongestant sprays can cause rebound blockage when used for too long, so follow the label and ask before use if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, or take regular medicines.

Get urgent help for severe breathing difficulty, swelling around an eye, confusion, or a sudden severe headache. Book an appointment for one-sided blockage, repeated nosebleeds, high fever, worsening facial pain, reduced smell that persists, or congestion that continues after a usual cold has passed. Mention snoring and daytime sleepiness if symptoms are mainly at night.

Ask whether allergies, sinus disease, medication effects, or sleep-related obstruction could explain the pattern, and which treatment is safe for you.