{"id":2247,"date":"2023-09-29T19:59:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T23:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/?p=2247"},"modified":"2023-09-29T19:59:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T23:59:46","slug":"why-do-i-wake-up-with-a-stuffy-nose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/why-do-i-wake-up-with-a-stuffy-nose\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Wake Up With a Stuffy Nose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Waking up with a <a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/ent\/congestion-stuffy-nose\/\">stuffy nose can be worrisome and irritating<\/a>, especially if you aren\u2019t sure why it is happening. There are many possible triggers for a stuffy nose. Let\u2019s examine a few of those triggers and what you can do to relieve your congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Causes of a Stuffy Nose<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-holding-the-bridge-of-her-nose.jpg\" alt=\"Woman holding the bridge of her nose.\" class=\"wp-image-2250\" style=\"width:418px;height:279px\" width=\"418\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-holding-the-bridge-of-her-nose.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-holding-the-bridge-of-her-nose-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Common causes of nasal congestion include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sinusitis<\/strong>. Sinusitis causes the <a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/ent\/sinusitis\/\">sinuses to become inflamed and swollen<\/a>. Swelling and inflammation can prevent mucus from draining, resulting in a stuffy nose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cold<\/strong>. Colds caused by viruses can present with a scratchy throat, cough and a runny or stuffy nose. Most people will recover from a cold within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/common-cold\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seven to 10 days,<\/a> but symptoms may last longer in some.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nasal polyps<\/strong>. Nasal polyps are painless growths inside the sinuses. While small polyps may not cause symptoms, larger growths can cause a blocked or stuffy nose.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allergies<\/strong>. When exposed to allergens you\u2019re sensitive to, your nasal passages can become inflamed, leading to a blocked or stuffy nose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Manage Nasal Congestion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A couple of easy ways you can help clear your nasal congestion include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nasal irrigation<\/strong>. Stand over a sink and pour a saline solution into one nostril, tilting your head and draining it through the other nostril. Repeat on the other side of your nose to drain excess mucus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Steam<\/strong>. Steam can help thin out the mucus in your nose. Try running a hot shower with a towel under the door to increase the steam in the room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stay hydrated<\/strong>. Staying hydrated helps loosen and thin the mucus in your sinuses. Make sure you\u2019re drinking plenty of fluids, especially if you have developed sinusitis or a cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allergen avoidance<\/strong>. Avoiding allergens is one of the best ways to reduce allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion. Start by identifying your allergies through a skin prick or allergy test and developing a plan to avoid your allergens. For instance, if you\u2019re allergic to pollen, avoid Tower Park during high pollen count days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tips for stuffy nose management can help prevent waking up with congestion from putting a damper on your day. For more information on managing your nasal or sinus congestion, contact ENT &#038; Allergy Specialists &#8211; Ear Nose and Throat Physicians and Surgeons today to schedule an appointment with one of our trusted specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[related-posts]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waking up with a stuffy nose can be worrisome and irritating, especially if you aren\u2019t sure why it is happening. There are many possible triggers for a stuffy nose. Let\u2019s examine a few of those triggers and what you can do to relieve your congestion. 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