{"id":3721,"date":"2024-05-03T20:23:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T00:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/?p=3721"},"modified":"2024-05-03T20:23:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T00:23:48","slug":"how-to-use-steam-to-clear-nasal-congestion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/how-to-use-steam-to-clear-nasal-congestion\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use Steam to Clear Nasal Congestion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that about <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17980-nasal-congestion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12% of Americans struggle with nasal congestion<\/a> at any given time? While it&#8217;s often not a major concern, dealing with a stuffy nose can certainly put a damper on your day. Let&#8217;s delve into why congestion happens and how a simple home remedy can provide temporary relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Nasal Congestion<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Facial-steamer.jpg\" alt=\"Facial steamer\" class=\"wp-image-3724\" width=\"-321\" height=\"-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Facial-steamer.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Facial-steamer-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your nasal mucus acts as a frontline defense, shielding your body from invaders like germs, allergens and dirt. However, factors like inflammation or excessive mucus production can lead to that frustrating feeling of congestion. Conditions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/symptoms\/nasal-congestion\/basics\/causes\/sym-20050644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sinusitis, deviated septum, rhinitis, nasal polyps and common cold or flu viruses<\/a> can all contribute to this discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Steam To Alleviate Congestion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Steam inhalation is a tried-and-true home remedy for temporarily clearing congestion. The warmth and moisture of steam help to hydrate your nasal passages and loosen up <a href=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/ent\/congestion-stuffy-nose\/\">stubborn mucus<\/a>. Here are some effective ways you can incorporate steam into your congestion-relief routine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classic bowl method<\/strong>. Fill a bowl with hot water, then drape a towel over your head and the bowl, allowing yourself to inhale the rising steam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steamy shower or bath<\/strong>. Take a hot shower or bath without turning on the fan and seal the room by placing a towel under the door. This creates a steamy environment that can work wonders for clearing your nasal passages. Try adding a few drops of peppermint essential oils or a shower steamer to the runner water for an extra refreshing steam. Because essential oils are concentrated, you should refrain from adding too much or placing them directly on your skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refreshing tea break<\/strong>. Drinking tea is a comforting way to open up your airways. Enjoy a hot cup of ginger or peppermint tea from Teajutsu, inhaling the steam as you sip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Invest in a steamer<\/strong>. Consider purchasing a sinus or facial steamer for convenient and targeted steam inhalation. You can easily find these devices at drugstores or online retailers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking Long-Term Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While steam inhalation may provide immediate relief, addressing the <a href=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/ent\/deviated-septum\/\">root cause<\/a> of your nasal congestion is essential for lasting results. Our specialists are here to help you pinpoint the underlying issues and develop a personalized treatment plan. Don&#8217;t let congestion hold you back any longer\u2014schedule an appointment with us at <span class=\"company-name \">Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Associates<\/span> today and breathe easier tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/why-regular-ent-checkups-matter\/\" class=\"related-post\">Why Regular ENT Checkups Matter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/what-to-expect-during-an-ent-exam-tests-and-procedures\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Expect During an ENT Exam: Tests and Procedures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/how-are-nasal-inflammation-and-asthma-connected\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Are Nasal Inflammation and Asthma Connected?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that about 12% of Americans struggle with nasal congestion at any given time? While it&#8217;s often not a major concern, dealing with a stuffy nose can certainly put a damper on your day. Let&#8217;s delve into why congestion happens and how a simple home remedy can provide temporary relief. Understanding Nasal Congestion&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3724,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24,25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nose","category-sinus"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3721","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3721"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3726,"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3721\/revisions\/3726"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}