In the Chattanooga area, the weather is always changing. Hot one minute—and chilly the next. It’s no wonder that many of us are walking around with a stuffy nose.

However, we have some ideas on how to combat a stuffy nose so that you can get back to the summer fun! Because, let’s face it, a summer season with a stuffy nose is not a good combination!

What Causes a Stuffy Nose?

When a stuffy nose occurs, there’s not a one-size-fits-all treatment plan. While in many cases, the nasal congestion has to do with allergies and hay fever, especially around our hometown, there could also be a number of other factors at play that could be causing your nasal congestion.

Reasons Behind Your Stuffy Nose

• Allergies
• Chemical exposures
• Chronic sinusitis
• Deviated septum
• Environmental irritants
• Hay fever
• Nasal polyps, or benign tumors in the nasal passages

How Can You Treat a Stuffy Nose?

Let’s face it. A stuffy nose can be extremely annoying, especially when all you are trying to do is have fun outdoors this summer.

Fortunately, there are treatments you can try at home to find relief and hopefully breathe easier so you don’t have to miss out on the season.

Stuffy Nose Treatments

• Drain your sinuses using a Neti pot.
• Take a decongestant.
• Stand in a hot shower.
• Stay hydrated.
• Use a humidifier.
• Try a saline spray to lubricate nasal passages.
• Apply a warm towel to help open the nasal passages.

Our professionals at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga want you to breathe easier this summer so that you don’t miss out on making memories with your loved ones. Stop by for an evaluation if at-home treatment doesn’t help!