What is a safe and effective way to help with nasal congestion?

I have had allergies all my life. Due to financial problems, I cannot buy medicines from the pharmacy, OTC and prescription.



I have tried Afrin, bad results. I was on Flonase, wonderful results. I have a few pills left of 3 year old Zyrtec-D which I think it quite weak because it is not having that much effect on me anymore.



I am a sufferer of allergies. When they rated my dust allergy from 1(being the lowest) and 10(being the highest), my level was about a 9.6...yeah, that bad. Now, I was on allergy shots for about 3 years then I could stop because it was over. Then I moved to a new location and my dust allergy has returned with a few different pollen allergies.



Most of the time, it is just the nose, stuffy, congested to the extreme, very painful pressure and no sleep. I cannot sleep when my nose is stuffy. So with that I suffer from insomia as well.



Help me please...I need real answers and not just go to the doctor because that is not an option!

What is a safe and effective way to help with nasal congestion?
Have you tried a neti pot? They're a godsend for those of us with terrible allergies. They rinse out all the allergens and remove the mucous without any side effects and you can use them whenever you like. No prescription needed and you can add medications if you like.



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Reply:It takes a little practice to get used to the neti pot but it really does help. Just be sure your head is tipped forward enough. Report It
Reply:Some people swear by wasabi (that green paste that comes with sushi) as a sort of 'desperation nuke' for congestion.



It's really spicy, but that's the point.



As for sleeping, you can try propping yourself up with pillows to help drainage. Then there's what I have: the equivalent of two 2x4s laid under the headboard of my bed. Slants the whole bed a little so I don't have to hurt my neck trying to sleep sitting up.



Drink hot fluids, that warmth will loosen up the junk in your sinuses. Lots of hot tea and coffee could help. There are also some herbal remedies that clear out congestion. Try a local whole foods if you have one.
Reply:first I dust with a swifter duster with a mask on and my vac has a filter on it. Then those shower soothers help me and the vapor plugs are a god send. Have you tried Clartin? The one they keep behind the counter at the Pharmacy works best for me. My hubby swearers by suddfed night time %26amp; those breathe right strips I like the strips my self

Hope that helps
Reply:Being one of those rare people who does not suffer from allergies, I don't know if this would help but have you tried just a saline nasal spray? Available at any Pharmacy and not expensive.