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6 Homeopathic Remedies for Stuffy and Blocked Nose

Homeopathic Remedies For Blocked Nose

Breathing is a continuous second-by-second process, and it’s no wonder then that a blocked nose is as irritating as a medical condition can get. Blocked nose is a very common complaint that can affect a person of any age group. The nose can be partially or completely blocked, and it can be blocked on one side or both sides varying from case to case. A blocked nose can be attributed to various reasons. It can be caused by cold, flu for a week or two but if it persists for more long time then it could be from some other health conditions. First among these is nasal polyps (soft, non-cancerous growths in the nose), the second is nasal allergies. Another reason can be a deviated nasal septum (DNS) in which there is a displacement of the wall separating the nostrils to one side. Further causes includs sinusitis (inflammation of tissue lining the paranasal sinuses) and hypertrophy of nasal turbinates (the enlargement of bony structures inside the nose). Enlarged adenoids (the enlargement of the tissue present at the junction of the back of the nose and throat) are an important cause of blocked nose in kids. The nose can be blocked in isolation or in conjunction or alteration with nasal discharges. Some other symptoms may also attend like sneezing, headache, post nasal discharge, cough, loss of smell depending on the cause.

Homeopathy is a very effective mode of treatment for nasal blockage cases. Homeopathic medicines, which are made of natural substances are completely safe with no side effects, are best for the treatment of a blocked nose. They function on the core of the issue for effective cure in blocked nose. Simultaneously, symptoms like nasal discharge, sneezing, post nasal discharge, headache, cough, loss of smell are also cured. The instant reaction when a person has a blocked nose is to pop in over-the-counter pills or take a  nasal spray / nasal decongestant, but relief with these is temporary. There can be a relapse even after you think you are out of the blocked nose phase. However, natural homeopathic remedies for blocked nose not only ensure relief from symptoms but also roots out the cause of the blocked nose.

Homeopathy addresses root cause

Homeopathic medicines aim to treat the root cause in every case of blocked nose for complete cure rather than just providing relief for the time being. It can effectively treat nasal blockage causes like allergies, cold, sinus infections, nasal polyps, hypertrophy of nasal turbinates, and enlarged adenoids. Once the underlying cause is targeted, relief in blockage follows and gradual cure occurs in few months.

Prescription as per case characteristics

These homeopathic medicines are not selected and prescribed as per only one symptom of nose blockage, but a complete case study is done to select the right medicine to get rid of the problem. The most suitable medicine is chosen after analysing the characteristic symptoms in each individual case. The symptoms that are taken note of are the side of nose blockage, the time at which the blockage is at its peak, peculiar worsening and relieving factors, any attending symptoms like nasal discharges, the character of nasal discharge, sneezing, headache, post nasal discharge. Individual medicine prescription leads to excellent recovery in cases of nasal blockage.

Homeopathy is safe and natural

Homeopathic medicines for treating stuffy, blocked nose are prepared from naturally occurring substances. Due to this reason, these medicines are 100 % safe and effective. These medicines are suitable for persons of all age groups. These medicines work gently in the most harmless way in cases of blocked nose.

Top 6 Homeopathic Remedies For Blocked Nose

Ammonium Carb, Lemna Minor, Natrum Mur, Kali Bichrome, Sambucus and Agraphis Nutans are the top remedies to treat stuffy, blocked nose.

1. Ammonium Carb – Effective medicine for Blocked nose at night

Ammonium Carb is a leading medicine to manage blocked nose at night. There is inability to breathe through the nose leading to mouth breathing. Along with blockage, watery discharge may flow from the nose along with a burning sensation. A constant urge to sneeze may also attend.

When to use Ammonium Carb?

It is a highly beneficial medicine to help cases of stuffy blocked nose at night.

How to use Ammonium Carb?

This medicine can be used in both low and high potencies. In most cases, 30C potency is selected to start with the treatment that can be taken two to three times a day.

2. Lemna Minor – For Blocked Nose due to Nasal Polyp

Lemna Minor is the top natural remedy for the removal of nasal blockage due to polyps. The symptoms guiding its use are nasal stuffiness and loss of smell with difficulty in breathing. Posterior nasal dripping also accompanies nasal blockage. A few persons experience nasal discharges, while in others, the nasal cavity remains dry. Another symptom is an offensive odor in the blocked nose. Lemna Minor is also the most effective remedy for the polyp that worsens in wet weather.

When to use Lemna Minor?

Lemna minor is the most prominent homeopathic medicine to treat nasal blockage linked with nasal polyps.

How to use Lemna Minor?

It proves to be most effective in Q (mother tincture) form. Lemna Minor Q can be taken once or twice a day

3. Natrum Mur – For Blocked Nose linked to cold and Nasal Allergies

In cold and nasal allergies, the best natural homeopathic remedy is Natrum Mur. It is mainly prescribed when there is blocked nose alternating with watery nasal discharge. There is intense sneezing especially marked in the morning. Loss of smell and taste attend the above complaints, along with watering from the eyes.

When to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur is an effective medicine to manage blocked nose associated with cold and nasal allergies when nasal blockage and watery nasal discharge occur alternately.

How to use Natrum Mur?

It gives excellent results in 6X potency that can be taken three to four times a day.

4. Kali Bichrome – For Blocked Nose Due To Sinusitis

Kali Bichrome is a highly recommended medicine for blocked nose due to sinus inflammation. Kali Bichrome is selected when the main symptoms are nose blockage with posterior nasal discharge. Extreme nose stuffiness is felt at the root of the nose. There is thick, sticky, ropy yellow, greenish nasal discharge.  There is difficulty in breathing besides loss of smell.

When to Kali Bichrome?

Kali Bichrome suits well cases of nasal blockage in sinusitis along with post nasal discharge and thick ropy, sticky, yellow-green nasal discharge.

How to use Kali Bichrome?

Among its various potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency once or twice a day.

5. Sambucus – For Nasal Blockage with Excessive Dryness of Nasal Cavity

Sambucus is the best medicine for nose blockage with extremely dry nasal cavities. One gets a suffocating feeling, and there is difficulty in breathing due to blockage that forces the person to sit up. Mostly at night, the person wakes up from sleep due to suffocation and difficulty in breathing. Sambucus is also very beneficial for kids having nasal blockage.

When to use Sambucus?

Sambucus is a great choice of medicine to manage blocked nose with marked dryness in the nostrils.

How to use Sambucus?

One may take this medicine two to three times daily in 30C power.

6. Agraphis Nutans – For Nasal Blockage Due To Enlarged Adenoids

For managing nose obstruction due to enlargement of the adenoids. Agraphis Nutans is a wonderful medicine. The blockage is felt at the root of the nose mostly where this medicine is required. There is a tendency to suffer from cold from exposure to cold winds. Additionally, the tonsils may get enlarged.

When to use Agraphis Nutans?

This medicine should be considered in cases of nasal blockage in children when it is associated with enlarged adenoids.

How to use Agraphis Nutans?

It is advised to use Agraphis Nutans 30C once or twice a day.

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Comments

  1. Ajay Sachdeva says:

    Dr, I have a deviated nasal septum.
    Frequent attacks of cold and allergies (allergic rhinitis) specially when season changes. Watery eyes, sneezing, sore throat, post nasal drip, headache, run down feeling are other symptoms. Fever is around 99 deg Fahrenheit – usually in the evening. This is a chronic problem. Steroid nasal sprays hardly help and nose remains blocked.
    How can homeopathy help?

  2. Birendra Jha says:

    I have been suffering from dry coryza with blockage of left nostril, sometimes intolerable itching in eyelids,ENT specialist diagnosed deviated nasal septum in left nostril, feeling stuffy head noises in ear,stitching in ear
    Taken so many homeowners medicine but get temporary relief sometimes
    Can u please help me to get rid of

  3. Nitin Bhatnagar says:

    Hello,

    I have an inferior turbinate problem due to which my left nose is always running, even in day times. It is happening like this for the last 3 years and I couldn’t sleep at night properly. Nasonex and Allegra-M tablet helps me to breathe properly but then they have some side effects on my health, like restless breathe etc. I want to know that whether there is a good medicine to heal my inflamed inferior turbinate in the left nose or not? For the last 6 months, I have been taking lemna minor, teucrium, calcarea carb, rhus tox, merc sol, but none of them proved to be beneficial. So, I am doubtful whether there is a good permanent treatment of my allergic rhinitis or not. I also get frequent nasal blockages in the cool air like that of AC, but open air relieves me.

    • try 2 drops of pure desi ghee in each nostril (better if A2), warmed and taken in the morning after your routines. Do this for 1 week and let know. I have tried homeopathy for the same symptoms but without much results (tried 3-4 docs for a period of 8-10 years). But you never know, if you are lucky, you could get help here.

  4. chandan babu says:

    Hello Dr Sharma ,
    I would be much thankful if u advice me ,my right nose turbinates become much dry and block the nostril and difficult to breathe .that is the only problem ,no cold no sneezing. pls tell me the medicine in homeopathy.

  5. Hi.. iam a very concerned mother of a 6 yr old boy.. he seems to have severe nasal allergies, although his allergy blood test were clear when he was 4..he has also had an adeno-tomsillectomy in t2 months ago..also he has a slightly deviated septum.. to add, he was also diagnosed with mild asthma( which is under control now)..i have been trying to manage his nasal allergies through homeopathic medicines.. in particular R-183 and Omeo’s Allergy meds. But in the past 3-4 days, he has been sneezing alot and has a blocked nose at times.. pls help.. i dont know what to do

  6. Chandrabhan raghuwanshi says:

    Balretrial inferior turbinate hypertrophiy treatment
    Aage 36

  7. Rizwan Haque says:

    Hello Dr. Sharma,
    My left naustle mostly remain closed. Due
    to it I feel my left side ear is also blocked and
    difficult to hear.
    What homeopathic medicine will suit.
    I have Ménière disease and I can not hear
    from my right ear at all. Due to Vertigo I
    am using R 29. Please advise for my left ear. Thanks.
    Rizwan

  8. Elora Shukla says:

    My 3.2yr old kid in suffering from nasal congestion running nose and sneezing from last one day. In India I prefer to give him homeopathic treatment. Now a days we are staying at Nairobi (Kenya) here the weather is very cold no sun at all. So please can you suggest appropriate medicine for my son. I would be thankful to you

  9. Dr I am from Trivandrum. In April i had a n operation to remov polyp in left nose. After few days my nsasls were blocked . Consuted dr and he said it is because of allergy and prescribed medicines and spray. But till date no cure. Is there any medicines sir. Pl also advise whether the climatic conditions is also a reason for this sir. Tks

  10. Dr Ostwal says:

    difficulyt in breathing only in sleep

  11. Dipak Pattanayak says:

    Dear sir,
    I am facing severe nasal blockage from 2012 in right side nostrils due to nasal trauma deviated to left side.i undergone septoplasty surgery,many homeopathy medicine such silicea,Kali bi,aresenic album,natrum muriaticum,lyco,seper,sticta etc but no results.plz guide me sir.

  12. Ondrea Martin says:

    Dr. Sharma,

    I have been sick for 5 months. I had the flu in Dec and took muccinex and thera flu once. They irritated my ulcerative colitis and I discontinued use. I was put on antibiotics for a sinus infection. A couple months later I had sinus pain/pressure in my nose and head. I was put on antibiotics and steroids. I didn’t want to take them but was desperate to feel better. My headaches continued and turned into migraines. I had a CT and showed fine. I refused to believe I suddenly developed migraines at 37. I went to my nutrional dr and he said I had a blockage in my liver. After a month of taking livaplex by standard process my migraines improved. The nasal swelling on my left side of nose did not improve. I went to sn ENT and he diagnosed me with hypertrophy of nasal turbinates and a nasal polyp. After not tolerating two different nasal dprays he opted for radio frequency ablation to reduce swelling in my nose. I was also allergy tested and only showed allergic to dust mites. Not a candidate for allergy shots. After my nose procedure I’m still feeling congested, headache above my eyebrows, cracking/popping in my ears upon swallowing. The symptoms are worse when lying down at night. The ENT mentioned I may have sleep apnea. I think the glands in my nexk were swollen too. I do not tolerate any OTC allergy or decongestant meds well. This is why I’m turning to homeopathic meds. This entire ordeal has cause depression & anxiety as I feel hopeless. Can you please please help? Thank you.

  13. AMRUTA RAMCHANDRA PATIL says:

    Hi Dr Sharma,
    I need your help . i have difficulty in breathing plus i also have DNS i dont know what causes difficulyt in breathing Can you te ll me whether Homepathy help to cure my problem?

  14. Sir am suffering synonyms noise blocks how to release treat plz give homeo medicine

  15. My nose is blocked and stuff, b coz of this my face swells… n then it changes to mumps… what remedies should be used???

  16. Ranjit Mukherji says:

    Sir,
    Last year I had cold with blockage of ear which was very irritating ,presently although I am not having cold, I am having blockage of my left nostril, I am not getting good sleep, in the morning the head is heavy and loss of energy is there. However after waking and moving about for 10-20 minutes the blockage clears up.I felt a sharp sensation few days back when I blew my nose, there after this happened I suppose. Please suggest some remedy,last year I got cured by homeopath only.

  17. Muhammad Asim Abbasi says:

    Dear Sir
    I hope you will be fine I have nostril problem one side is complete block since one year. I have used medicine but no effects. I am very disturbed
    Kindly help me in giving proper diagnosis
    I shall be obliged

  18. Aman Sharma says:

    I have been suffering loose motions and undigested food in stool, yellow tounge, white discharge in penis and mild rectal itching, excessive belching, oily stools,bad smelling stool
    Feeling full just after 1-2 chapaati
    Feel like food is sitting in stomach.
    Belching immediately after eating and drinking.
    I am hopeless and Don’t want to talk , i have restlessness,
    This all started with wrongly prescribed antacids and antibiotics now this condition is not going
    Can homeopathy cure me from root

  19. Mrinal chakraborty says:

    Sir I suffer percial nose blockeges with sneezing. My nose Turbinates are enlarged. I am 35yer old. I donot want surgery. If there is any homeopathy medicine for me.

    • Good evening, Dr. Sharma,

      My Turbinates are enlarge, can you please tell me which medecine to take to reduce the size.

      Thank you

    • SIMI SRINIVAS says:

      Dr. Sharma my nasal turbinates are enlarged due to allergies. No help so far in three years from steroidal sprays and medicines. pls suggest homoe as I don’t want surgery. feel exhausted can’t breathe very tired

  20. Staci Kessler says:

    I am also wondering if your recommendations are safe for my dog. I have a 13-year-old dachshund and her nose is clear and runny during the day. In the evening her nose is stuffy and she snores. Any recommendations?

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