Nasal Massage One natural treatment that you can try on your own is a nasal massage.
You can accomplish this by taking the tip of your finger and place it on the end of your nose, and then firmly slide your finger up the bridge of the nose all the way to your hair.
This should be repeated anywhere from 5 to 10 times.
This method actually helps relieve pressure by lifting up the nasal passage and this in turn loosens up the mucous.
Neti Pot A neti pot is another popular natural method of relieving nasal congestion.
The way that a neti pot works is that it helps to clean out your nasal passageway with a flow of warm water.
This technique sounds a lot more painful than it actually is and many people find relief through the use of this method.
It can take some getting used to and there are videos available online that can show you the proper technique so that you will know exactly what to expect.
Steam While this might seem so obvious it is not worth mentioning, it actually is one of the most beneficial ways of naturally treating congestion.
A towel over the head while hovering over a sink of hot water, a long steamy hot shower with the door closed, even a vaporizer; all of these techniques end up with the same result...
steam to the nasal passageway.
This helps to break up the mucous causing the congestion.
Conclusion These are only 3 natural remedies listed here and there are several others.
It is possible however that you will need to seek your doctor's advice if you are unable to find relief on your own without the help of prescription medication.
It is also important to find out what the cause of your nasal congestion is.
If you can identify your triggers you can then avoid them or limit your exposure to them.