Home remedies for nasal, Chest congestion

Chest congestion is the accumulation of excess fluid and mucus in the lungs. A person suffering from chest congestion may suffer from a cough, chest pains. Bacteria and Fungi can also cause chest congestion and infection.

Irritation in the throat, cough, runny nose, difficulty in swallowing,  shortness of breath and difficulty breathing etc..,.

We can also use prescribed medicines to treat chest congestion. Otherwise, we can use some home remedies to get relieved from chest congestion.

Following are the home remedies for chest congestion

1. Salt Water

It is one of the best treatment for chest congestion. Take

1. Take one glass of water and boil it.
2. Add 1-2 tablespoon of salt in it.
3. Rinse your mouth  2-3 times daily. Hot water reduces irritation in the throat.

2.Steam

Inhaling steam is helpful in clearing chest congestion. Take a bowl and fill it with hot water. Bend over the bowl and cover your head with a towel. Now you inhale vapors coming out from the hot water. It is another way to get relief from chest congestion.

3.Apple Cider Vinegar

It is one of the effective remedies for chest congestion. Vinegar helps in killing bacteria. Apple Cider Vinegar boosts your immunity. Take a 1 glass of water and add 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar to it. And mix 1 tsp of raw honey. Drink this solution 2 or 3 times a day. You can breathe better.

4.Turmeric

Turmeric is a king of all spices. Turmeric also contains anti-inflammatory property.

1. Take a glass of warm water and mix a pinch of turmeric powder with it.
2. Rinse your mouth few times daily.

5.Ginger

It is one of the natural remedies to get relief from chest congestion.

6.Onion

Onion can be used raw for reducing chest congestion.

7.Lemon

Lemon can also treat chest congestion naturally. Citric acid presents in the lemon improve the immunity of the body. Lemon helps in removing mucus from the body. Take a glass of hot water add 1 tsp of lemon juice and a little honey. Drink this solution two or three times daily.

8.Honey

Honey is another well-known home remedy for chest congestion.

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9.Garlic

It is one of the best home remedies for reducing the chest congestion. Garlic is good for removing the microbes. It also has nutrients like vitamin A, C, and B as well as copper, iron, and calcium that help to keep you healthy. Take 3-4 cloves of garlic a day.

10.Licorice

Licorice is considered as a natural expectorant. Drink a tea made with ½ tsp licorice root thrice a day it can soothe the irritated throat.

Preventive measures

1. Practice pranayama or yoga.
2. Maintain a balanced diet.
3. Get an enough sleep.
4. Avoid smoking.
5. Drink herbal tea or coffee.

Nasal Congestion

Stuffy nose is also called nasal congestion. It may also cause by the common cold.

Symptoms

1. A blocked nose.
2. Difficulty in breathing.
3. Sneezing.