How Do You Apply Nasal Rub on Your Nose during Congestion?
Nasal rubs are topical ointments that contain active ingredients such as:
Camphor
Eucalyptus oil
Menthol
Nasal rubs or cold rubs are available over-the-counter and are usually applied on the nose, chest, and throat to get relief from cold and viral symptoms. Gently massage the nasal rub on the sinuses with your fingers. This helps reduce or decrease the pressure of your sinuses and make you feel less congested. The nasal rub, when applied, releases a strong, minty odor and helps to improve respiration.
However, keep the following in mind when using a nasal rub:
It is not safe to use nasal rub on children below two years
Do not ingest the nasal rub as it contains camphor, which can be harmful, especially for toddlers
Do not apply it on broken skin
Make sure to keep the rub out of your eyes
Do not apply the nasal rub inside your nostrils
In addition, here are a few other some tips that can help reduce your congestion:
Rinse your nose to soften and wash out the mucus and get instant relief from congestion.
A hot shower or consuming fluids such as soups, hot water, and medicinal tea would help you get relief from congestion as it would thin the mucus and help it drain from the nose. However, you should avoid liquids such as caffeine and alcohol.
Rest is one of the important treatments for congestion. Rest allows the body to heal, and ample sleep would boost your immune system and help you fight against the cold symptoms effectively.
Take over-the-counter medications such as decongestant, nasal rub, antihistamine, or other allergy medications to get immediate relief from the congestion.
A nasal rub helps you feel like you are breathing through a clogged nose as it contains methanol, camphor, and other active ingredients.
