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How to Get Rid of a Runny Nose Feb 10th 2013, 16:00 This is just for allergic or very temporary runny noses. For a more serious problem (such as a runny nose accompanied by a fever), you should probably see your doctor and treat for the original virus. This article will outline some of the things you can do at home to relieve a runny nose! Edit Steps Pressure and Massage Method Put pressure at least 10 times on the corner of your nose, the place you would pinch if you were to hold your nose from an awful smell. Your nose should be almost closed each time you put pressure on the area. Put pressure at least 10 times just below where your tears come from (the part of your eye that produces tears). Massage your earlobe for about ten seconds. Repeat steps 1 and 3 for the other side. Clean your nose with water and then take deep breath in and out for fresh air, and do it 3 times. Blow your nose, but not too hard. Try to blow your nose quietly and gently. Don't blow your nose too often; it could irritate the skin in between your nostrils. Try blowing your nose every few minutes. Tissue Method Rip off about half of a tissue. Crinkle up the piece until it is about the size of your nostril. Press the piece into your nostril. Relax. Breathe from your mouth if you can't handle breathing from your nose like this. Vicks Method Obtain a bottle of Vicks Vaporub, or something very smelly that is like it. Rub a small amount under your nose. Your runny nose should go away. Also, this method works to get rid of a clogged nose. Edit Video Edit Tips Use a humidifier. It keeps your nose clear without wasting of water like shower steam. Drink lots of fluids, such as water, orange. takes 10 to 15 minutes to work). A circular movement for each massage/pressure. Don't push until it hurts, just comfortably do it. Eat/drink a lot of hot soup. Don't force yourself to eat really hot soup, or you'll get an unpleasantly numbing burn on your tongue. Chicken noodle is preferred for this. Do not push the cartilage of the nose. Do not eat any kind of spicy food or peppers. Use tissues that aren't too harsh on your nose and preferably not scented. Don't blow your nose so hard that it bleeds. Don't blow your nose to often. Edit Sources and Citations http://www.mind-energy.net/archives/90-Get-rid-of-stuffed-or-running-nose-without-drugs.html http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/ID/00006.html http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061001080146AAHgtQh http://www.mind-energy.net/archives/90-Get-rid-of-stuffed-or-running-nose-without-drugs.html#c509 Edit Related wikiHows Make Nose Plugs to Stop a Runny Nose Article Tools Read on wikiHow Email this Article Edit Discuss Media files: 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-1.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-2.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-3.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-4.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-5.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-6.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-7.jpeg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-8.jpeg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-9.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-10.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-11.jpg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-12.jpeg (image/jpeg) 200px-Get-Rid-of-a-Runny-Nose-Step-13.jpg (image/jpeg)

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