Causes of nasal congestion during sleep



Nasal congestion during sleep with a cold occurs when ingested infection. Allergic rhinitis develops as a result of exposure to allergens. Because of hormonal failures, problems with the nervous system at night appears vasomotor rhinitis. At this violation the blood vessels begin to randomly compress and decompress, which leads to nasal congestion. Hallmark vasomotor rhinitis from the common cold is the absence of secretions. The child's nose may lay at night due to teething, while the mucous membrane of the nose becomes swollen. Difficulty in breathing can also cause polyps.

How to get rid of nasal congestion



To get rid of nasal congestion, you must perform the procedure, strengthen the immune system. Very effective foot baths, contrast showers. To improve breathing and relieve nasal congestion will help essential oils of lemon, eucalyptus and mint. A few drops of oil should be applied to a tissue, handkerchief or pillow and breathe in two minutes. You can light an aroma lamp or sprinkle a few drops of essential oil to a warm battery. When heated oil vapors are mixed with air and ease breathing.


The accumulation of mucus in the nasopharynx of the child says that the body is weakened. Before the walk, it is recommended to smear him with the nasal passages "Oxolinic ointment, you must also ensure that the kid avoided the draft and did not freeze. It is recommended before going to sleep wash his nasal passages with saline or a drug "Akvamaris". These tools are safe, do not cause allergic reactions and can be used without a doctor's prescription for a long time. Mineral water without gas or vibrator can be used in an inhaler, this procedure will moisturize the mucous membrane and provide easy breathing. Before bed you must also ventilate the room.

Nasal congestion in rhinitis



If nasal congestion caused by rhinitis, it is recommended to consult a doctor. For treatment of the disease doctor will recommend medications to restore normal blood circulation in the nasal cavity. To relieve congestion, it is necessary to enter in the nostrils with a cotton flagella with 2-3 bedrooms vasoconstrictor drops medication and leave for 3-5 minutes. After that, you need to thoroughly clean the nose from the contents, rinse the nostrils with a weak solution of salt and drip vasoconstrictor drops. It must be remembered that means of a cold is contraindicated in use for more than 5-7 days, because they dry the nasal membrane and lead to the atrophy of nerve endings. If nasal congestion is caused by trauma, in this case it is necessary to consult a specialist. This problem is fixed by surgery.