How can I clear up my stuffed up nose?!


Question: How can I clear up my stuffed up nose?
So my nose is really stuffed up right now and I can't breath very well through it. First the left side was stuffed up and after I blew my nose both sides are clogged up now, it just really sucks and I feel like i'm in a fog, like I can't think strait when this happens If you know of anything I could try that might help me then please shear, that wouldawesomee.. and I just want to lay down but that totally makes it worse and then I can't breath at all. I've always been this way unfortunatelytly, doc's just say I got allergies but don't know what i'm allergic to and I have a big nose so maybe that could have something to do with it, idk... I plan to one day get a nose job because I hate my nose, do you think that could help me to breath better, possibly? Oh and do you think its possible I could get the procedure coverd by insurence because of my breathing problems, because this stuffed up nose is always messes up my life, I can't even sleep when this happens, it just really sucks. Any help is greatly appriceated, thanks :)

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I have severe allergies and had to get nasal surgery due to Sinusitis. I had to remove the polyps that had formed and completely block my entire sinus cavity after years of sinus infections. I also had to have my tubulars shaved down and my deviated septum repaired. It was all covered by insurance but it wasn't fun. It was out patient surgery but I was home for a week with tubs up my nose. My sense of smell is now only at about 75% of what it once was...sometimes you lose more so I was lucky. It has helped a lot as I am now able to breath through my nose again but I still suffer from really bad allergies and now have to work very hard to keep them in check or else I will develop polyps all over again and have to have the surgery again. One of the things that I do is the neti pot salt sinus rinse, I've put salt lamps in my house, on occasion I boil water to reduce dryness in my house, also sometime carry and use the Ocean rinse in my purse, regular allergy medication and decongestants are also helpful. I am hoping that at sometime in the future to try some of the new allergy treatments that are suppose to cure your allergies: i.e. laser treatment, shots, etc. One thing is for sure go to an allergist (not a regular Dr.). It is something that you shouldn't ignore and get treated or it can lead to other health problems in the long run. Believe me, I know.

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You can try a number of over the counter remedies that may help. Visit the chemist and ask, they will know whats best.
I use piriton on and a nasal spray called beclometasone.

Your best bet is to try and find out what you are allergic or intolerant to. You will need to keep a diary of what you do and how you feel. It's just a matter of looking for a pattern.

what i do is go out side and get some fresh air, all the warm dry air inside is your problem in the winter time for warmer days ( AROUND 50 DEGREES)

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