Sit upright and lean slightly forward
Breathe in steam from a hot shower or bowl of hot water
Use a saline nasal spray
Rinse your nose with a saline neti pot or squeeze bottle
Blow your nose gently, one nostril at a time
Apply a warm compress over your nose and forehead
Drink warm fluids
Chew peppermint or menthol gum
Use a decongestant nasal spray for short-term relief only
Try a decongestant tablet if appropriate for you
Sleep with your head elevated
Avoid smoke, dust, and strong odors