Question

My baby’s one side of the nose is blocked, with no mucus and no improvement even after taking cold medicine. It’s not a fever. Can I use any nasal drops to relieve the nasal blockage?

Answer

Here are five home remedies to treat nasal congestion.

  1. Steam Inhalation Method: Cut a small handful of scallion whites and boil them in water. Inhale the steam through the nose, or inhale the steam of boiling vinegar, both methods are effective.
  2. Packaging Method: Squeeze scallion juice into cotton balls and insert them into the nostrils, or peel garlic into small cylindrical shapes, wrap it in a cloth, and insert it into the nostrils.
  3. Half-Side Lying Massage Method: Lie on the opposite side of the blocked nose for 1-2 minutes, using your fingers to rub both sides of the Yingxiang acupoint.
  4. Warm Compress Method: Apply a warm towel to the nose or use a hair dryer to blow warm air into the nostrils, focusing on the Taiyang, Fengchi, and Da Zhui points.
  5. Position Change Method: Suitable for infants, hold the baby upright and they can fall asleep peacefully quickly.How to locate the Yingxiang acupoint: When locating the acupoint, usually sit or lie down. The Yingxiang point is located on the face, beside the nostrils, in a wrinkle about one centimeter away from the nostril wing (on the midpoint of the nostril wing outside, where the nasolabial groove is).