Sit upright and lean slightly forward
Drink a glass of warm water
Inhale steam from a hot shower or bowl of hot water
Use a saline nasal spray
Rinse with a saline neti pot or nasal irrigation bottle
Blow your nose gently, one nostril at a time
Apply a warm compress over your nose and forehead
Chew gum or suck on lozenges
Try a decongestant if you can safely take one
Use a humidifier or breathe moist air
Massage the bridge of your nose and cheekbones
Avoid smoke, strong odors, and allergens
Sleep with your head elevated