Nasal congestion
Will Saline Irrigation Ease Sinus Congestion?
Why do sinuses cause such trouble? Many people complain that they suffer for weeks or months after an ordinary cold because of the lingering sinus problems. If you have ever wished for a way to ease s…
A Non-Drug Allergy Treatment Using Sound Therapy
When most people think of allergy treatment they almost always turn to medications. Antihistamines have been around since the 1940s. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) was originally approved by the FDA in 19…
Will You Breathe Better by Cutting Out Dairy?
Allergy sufferers know frustration. The difficulties of just trying breathe through the nose during hay fever season are significant. That's without counting other allergy symptoms such as trying to n…
Why Sterile Water Is Best to Flush Sinuses
Have you ever heard of a neti pot? This tool from the Ayurvedic medical tradition looks a lot like Aladdin's lamp. But you don't rub it to make a genie appear. Instead, you fill it with tepid saline s…
Do Nasal Vents Help Nighttime Congestion?
During allergy season, many people are troubled with nighttime congestion. A stuffy nose can make it hard to breathe, and that in turn disrupts sleep. If a person chooses a decongestant nasal spray to…
Skeptical Aussie Embraces Vicks VapoRub on the S…
As cold and flu season arrives, people all around us have begun coughing as well as sniffling. Having a cough that keeps you awake at night is terrible, especially when you are already feeling lousy. …