Congestion is a common problem that occurs across all age groups. Be it young, adult or the elderly all suffer from congestion. Though a range of allopathic medicines are available for congestion, opting for home remedies is a better option as this offers permanent cure.

Below I list some of the common home remedies that can be tried in case you are suffering from congestion.

Water and Juices

Take water and juices on a regular basis, if you are suffering from congestion. Having up to 8 glasses of water and 1-2 glasses of fruit juice is recommended in case of congestion. This keeps throat moist and helps ease congestion. Follow this home therapy when suffering from congestion and you will recover sooner.

Steam Therapy

This is regarded one of the best home treatments in congestion. Place a towel over your head and inhale steam regularly.

This helps ease congestion to a considerable level. Try this therapy at least twice a day for better results.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can help you ease congestion. 1/4th teaspoon of baking soda mixed with salt is a great remedy for congestion. Add the mixture to boiling water and spray the mixture in your nostrils. Congestion problems of the nose will be cured to a great extent with this home therapy.

Salt Water Gargle

This is considered one of the best home remedies for congestion related problems. Add a teaspoon of salt to a glass of boiling water and gargle at least twice a day. Alternatively, you can try using a gargle treatment prepared from a mixture of honey and warm water. Another remedy is mixing some raspberry leaves and honey in water water and using the same for gargles. Alternatively, raspberry leaves can be replaced by lemon juice too. Try these home remedies on a regular basis and you will have noticeable relief soon.

Herbal Tea

Try herbal tea mixed with a teaspoon of honey. Alternatively, you can add ginger to your daily cup of tea, in case preparing herbal tea is not possible on a regular basis.

Take these preparations on a regular basis and you will notice visible improvement in your condition soon.

Hot Packs

You can make your own hot packs that can be placed around areas of congestion. A damp cloth placed for 30 seconds in a microwave is a great hot pack. Place the same in the areas where you suffer congestion. This treatment works great and in case you use this therapy on a regular basis, you will notice visible improvement in your condition.

Tomato Soup

You can prepare the same easily at home. This is regarded as one of the effective home remedies for congestion. You will need a cup of tomato juice for preparing the soup.

Add a teaspoon of chopped garlic, 1/2 a teaspoon of sauce, a teaspoon of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Boil the preparation and take the same regularly during congestion. You will have much relief soon and your congestion problem will diminish to a great extent.

Follow the above listed home remedies and you will have noticeable improvement soon. Regular use of these home therapies will make your immune system stronger, thus reducing the incidence of congestion to a great extent.

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