Stuffiness of nostrils

Stuffiness of nostrils or nasal congestion which is one of the symptoms of the common cold and upper respiratory tract infection is caused by inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nostrils. Stuffiness of nostrils is caused when the nasal mucous tissues and blood vessels become swollen with excess fluid which gives a plugged-up feeling. Stuffiness of nostrils may or may not be accompanied by nasal discharge, runny nose.
Though the blockage of the nose is not a dangerous symptom, it causes great discomfort and is very annoying to the sufferer. It is very irritating and serious in cases of children. It not only causes difficulty in breathing but also disturbs the sleep and the feeding in infants.

Causes

It can be caused by various factors. Some of the main causes of the stuffiness of the nostril are infection especially common cold, environmental pollutants and irritants such as smoke, pollen, dust, mites, perfumes, sprays, etc. Other causes are sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, vasomotor rhinitis, hypertrophic nasal turbinates, adenoid hypertrophy, nasal allergies, certain medications and structural abnormalities like deviated nasal septum, exostosis, etc.

Symptoms

The common symptoms are blockage of nose or nasal congestion, yellowish or greenish mucous discharge from nose, fever, headaches, the heaviness of head, pain and tenderness in and around the eyes. Other symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.

Homeopathic medicines for the stuffiness of nostrils/nasal congestion

The best homeopathic medicines for a blocked nose or nasal congestion or stuffiness of nostrils are Allium Cepa, Lemna Minor, Dulcamara, Sinapis Nigra, Euphrasia, Kali Bichromicum, Natrum Muriaticum, Natrum Muriaticum, Hydrastis canadensis Sabadilla, Belladonna, Natrum Sulphuricum, Nux Vomica, Sambucus, Arsenic Album, Gelsemium, Kali iodatum, Gelsemium, Baryta carbonica, Sticta Pulmonaria, etc. Homeopathic medicines are a safe choice for nasal congestion than the nasal drops and sprays as the prolonged use of such products can damage the nasal mucosa.
Some of the Schwabe’s India’s specialty products and best homeopathic medicines for the stuffiness of nostrils are Alpha-NC, Alpha-RC, Alpha-SH, Breathing Problems, Cold in Children, Protection from winters, Biocombination No. 06, Alpha-CF, Mentholum CH, Alpha NC, Cold in Adults, and Sinus and Allergy. Also, there are exclusive homeopathic medicines for nasal congestion in cases of infants and children from Schwabe which exactly suits the needs of the children. They are Nisikind and Rinikind.