Nasal congestion

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Nasal congestion is the insufficient airflow through the nose due is the blockage of the nasal passages. The blockage in the air passage can have multiple reasons. However, the most common is usually due to the swelling in the membranes of the nose, from inflamed blood vessels or excess of fluid. Nasal congestion is mostly referred to as a stuffy nose. It may or may not include runny/ water discharge from the nose. Congestion in the nose cause discomfort, it can range from a mild botheration to a serious medical condition. Sinus problems and nasal infections due to the common cold can contribute to blockage in the nose. Nasal congestion is a very common symptom in numerous diseases like rhinitis, allergies, influenza, common cold, infection of the upper respiratory tract or environment-related pollution. Almost every individual on this earth is a “constrained nasal breathers”. Sleep apnea, snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome can be due to significant nasal congestion. Nasal congestion can intervene with hearing and speech apart from causing difficulty in sleep.

What is the cause of nasal congestion?

Although annoying nasal congestion is a very common condition experienced by people from time to time. The foremost reason for the congestion is viral infection/flu or a common cold.

Some of the causes for nasal congestion are allergies, hay fever, deviated nasal septum, rhinitis, sinus infection, adenoids, foreign body in nasal passage, inflammation of airways, collapsed nasal valve, polyps in nose, concha bullosa, empty nose syndrome, reaction to medication, exposure to chemical and environmental pollutants, tumor in airways, chronic rhino-sinusitis in GERD.

Nasal congestion in infants and older children:

In an infant nasal congestion can intervene with breastfeeding and cause respiratory distress that can be fatal; in older children, nasal congestion along with enlarged tonsils and adenoids can cause chronic sleep disorders and hypoxia.

The symptoms from nasal congestion:

The degree of discomfort due to nasal congestion varies from mild discomfort to facial and head pain. The most marked symptoms felt during congestion include a plugged feeling or runny nose, pain in the sinus, mucus buildup and swollen nasal tissue. In some cases, you may experience postnasal drip, sore throat, sinus pressure, sneezing, tightness in the chest and cough are associated with a congested nose.

Management for the symptoms of nasal congestion:

Relief from stuffed up nose can be obtained with nasal sprays, decongestants, antibiotics, allergy medicine, and oral antihistamine to clear up the nasal pathway. Along with these management methods you can use a vaporizer or humidifier, nasal saline spray, try flushing out sinuses, hit a warm shower, take steam from a warm pot of warm water, drink lots of fluids, try a Neti pot, place a warm, wet towel on your face. These methods may help in relieving discomfort from nasal congestion and open your nasal passages. These management work on nasal congestion independent of the different diseases related to it. However, sometimes these techniques aren’t enough to alleviate nasal congestion, particularly if the symptoms are contributed by another health condition. Therefore, medical treatment becomes necessary, especially if the condition is painful and interfering with everyday routine.

When to seek medical treatment?

It is important to know when to seek medical aid. If you are experiencing any of the following, talk to a medical professional: nasal congestion along with a high grade fever for more than 3 days, nasal congestion of a longer duration(more than 10 days), green nasal discharge, blood in nasal discharge or blood in sputum with cough, sore throat, congestion with sinus pain and fever, already suffering with asthma, or emphysema or a recent history of head trauma.

Alpha-NC- The best treatment for the cure of nasal congestion:

Alpha-NC is a formulation of homeopathic medicines which are found effective in dealing with and taking care of the causative factors of nasal congestion. It is composed of the combination of Hydrastis Canadensis, Echinacea Angustifolia, Cinnabaris, Kalium bichromicum, Baryta muriatica. These medicines take care of the inflammation in the mucous membrane causing stuffiness of nostrils, sore throat and manifestations in the upper respiratory tract. These medicines are useful in building the immunity of the body. You will notice a decreased frequency of attacks over the period of time after taking homeopathic medication. Nasal congestion mostly gets better on its own, is rarely linked with any major health problems. Immediate improvement of symptoms starts right away with proper treatment. The affinity of Alpha-NC is the mucous membrane if the upper respiratory tract. It allows the secretion to flow by speedily and easily by bringing down the swelling of the mucous membranes.

 

Composition of Alpha-NC:

Hydrastis Canadensis: It allays watery coryza, smarting, and rawness in nose, throat & chest, the inflammations of the mucous membrane. It also covers sneezing, dull frontal headache, with a constant discharge of tenacious mucus from nostrils.

Echinacea Angustifolia: It is an immunity booster. It relieves sensitivity to cold. Alleviates congestion of nostrils with mucus.

Cinnabaris: It has proved action on catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, maxillary sinus, and the forehead. It helps to flux the blockage in the nose and paranasal sinuses.

Kalium bichromicum: It alleviated pressure and sticking pain at the root of the nose due to inflammation of frontal sinuses. The assistance of this drug is in the emission of glair and postnasal dropping.

Baryta muriatica: Inflammation and catarrh of nose and throat, inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Headache, giddiness, enlarged tonsils and humming in the ear worse in cold and damp weather are also covered.