Nasal Congestion
Whether it’s caused by a cold, flu, hay fever or allergic reaction, a blocked or runny nose can make life uncomfortable. If you’re currently reaching for a tissue every few minutes - or struggling to breathe through a stubbornly bunged up nose - we can help. Our expert team can recommend some great nasal congestion treatments for you to choose from. Safe and effective, they’ll ease your irritation, soothe your swollen blood vessels and help you to breathe that little bit easier day and night.
Nasal Congestion Treatments
Sudafed Decongestant Tablets£4.7933 reviewsSudafed Blocked Nose Spray
Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray£4.1916 reviewsSudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Tablets
Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Tablets£7.2912 reviewsOtrivine Nasal Spray
Otrivine Congestion Relief Nasal Spray£4.991 reviewVicks Sinex Nasal Sprays
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spraysfrom£3.69Otrivine Sinusitis Spray
Otrivine Sinusitis Spray£5.502 reviewsOtrivine Nasal Spray
Otrivine Allergy Relief Nasal Spray£4.491 reviewBenylin Day & Night Tablets
Benylin Day & Night Tablets£4.99Lemsip Max Cold and Flu Relief Sachets
Lemsip Max Cold and Flu Relief Sachetsfrom£4.99Benylin 4flu Tablets
Benylin 4flu Tablets£5.99Sterimar Isotonic Nasal Spray
Sterimar Isotonic Nasal Spray£7.491 reviewBeechams All In One Liquid
Beechams All In One Liquid£4.99Nurofen Cold & Flu Tablets
Nurofen Cold & Flu Tablets£6.49Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules
Beechams Max Strength All In One Capsules£4.99Sinutab Non-Drowsy Tablets
Sinutab Non-Drowsy Tablets£6.79Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules
Lemsip Max Day & Night Cold & Flu Relief Capsules£5.99Vicks VapoRub
Vicks VapoRub£5.25Beechams All in One Cold and Flu Tablets
Beechams All in One Cold and Flu Tablets£4.19Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night Capsules
Sudafed Congestion & Headache Relief Day & Night Capsules£4.69Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief
Robitussin Mucus Cough and Congestion Relief£4.192 reviewsVicks Inhaler Nasal Stick
Vicks Inhaler Nasal Stick£2.55Benylin Cold & Flu Max Strength Capsules
Benylin Cold & Flu Max Strength Capsules£4.69Actifed Multi Action Tablets
Actifed Multi Action Tablets£5.3919 reviewsSudafed Decongestant Liquid
Sudafed Decongestant Liquid£4.99Sudafed Nose Spray
Sudafed Natural Relief Blocked Nose Spray£5.491 reviewOlbas Inhaler Nasal Stick
Olbas Inhaler Nasal Stick£2.69Sudafed Sinus-Ease 0.1% Nasal Spray 15ml
Sudafed Sinus-Ease 0.1% Nasal Spray 15ml£5.50- Best seller
Nurofen Day & Night Cold & Flu Tablets
Nurofen Day & Night Cold & Flu Tablets£4.99 Calpol Vapour Plug Refill Pads
Calpol Vapour Plug Refill Pads£5.99Sterimar Stop & Protect
Sterimar Stop & Protect Allergy Response Nasal Spray£7.99Calpol Saline Nasal Spray
Calpol Saline Nasal Spray£4.49Calpol Vapour Plug & Nightlight
Calpol Vapour Plug & Nightlight£7.50Olbas for Children Inhalant Decongestant Oil
Olbas for Children Inhalant Decongestant Oil£4.60Coldzyme Mouth Spray 20ml
Coldzyme Mouth Spray 20ml£13.99Olbas Breathe Easy Patches
Olbas Breathe Easy Patches£6.49Otrivine Nasal Spray
Otrivine Blocked Nose Relief Nasal Spray£3.99- Out Of Stock
Otrivine Nasal Spray
Otrivine Adult Nasal Spray£3.583 reviews - Out Of Stock
Lemsip Max All in One Cold & Flu Capsules
Lemsip Max All in One Cold & Flu Capsules£5.591 review - Out Of Stock
Olbas Nasal Spray
Olbas Nasal Spray£5.99
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Advice for Nasal Congestion
What is nasal congestion and what causes it?
Nasal congestion is a condition where your nasal passages close up due to inflammation in the tissues lining them, with the result being mucus production, a stuffy nose, sinus pain, and difficulty breathing. Too much thick mucus will require you to blow your nose much more often.
The inflammation that causes it is typically triggered by your immune system responding to a threat like the common cold (which leads to allergic rhinitis) or a sinus infection. It can also stem from an allergy, which is why it so often troubles people in the spring when pollen levels rise.
In some cases, nasal congestion can result not from inflammation but from the appearance of nasal polyps, benign growths that can develop in nasal passages. Standard nasal congestion treatments may be able to shrink polyps, but in more serious situations they can need surgery.
Nasal congestion will usually clear up by itself if you wait long enough, but you may want to seek advice, diagnosis or treatment if it’s bothering you significantly and preventing you from enjoying your life or getting vital work done.
What are the symptoms of nasal congestion?
Most nasal congestion symptoms will be familiar to anyone who’s suffered from hay fever or had a bad cold. If you develop a congested nose, you can expect at least some of the following:
- Excess nasal mucus
- More frequent sneezing
- Difficulty breathing through your nose
- Louder snoring
- Loss of taste and/or smell
- Pain in nearby areas
- A sore throat
- Watering eyes
Anyone experiencing nasal congestion who doesn’t notice any symptoms has such a mild case that it isn’t anything to worry about. If you’re prone to nasal congestion and believe the symptoms are imminent, though, you can start treatment early so it can take effect sooner.
How is nasal congestion diagnosed?
Nasal congestion is a condition that will affect almost everyone at some point in their life, and it’s extremely easy to diagnose due to the obvious impact of the symptoms. A stuffy nose will inevitably impact breathing, and only a blockage elsewhere in the airways — which would be much rarer — could produce a similar effect.
If you’re suffering from the primary symptoms of difficulty breathing through your nose and elevated nasal mucus production, you can be fairly sure about the issue. Overall, it’s more a case of looking for reasons to suspect anything other than nasal congestion. If there are none, it’s safe to start looking for relevant treatments.
How can I treat nasal congestion?
Because nasal congestion causes almost always involve inflammation, the most effective treatment option is generally to reduce the swelling. We stock various treatments that can relieve nasal congestion in this way.
We sell saline nasal sprays that can clean your nasal passages, clearing out irritants and reducing dryness, with Sterimar Isotonic Nasal Spray being a great choice. We also stock nasal sprays that feature decongestants capable of contracting blood vessels to reduce nasal swelling: Sudafed Blocked Nose Spray and Vicks Sinex Nasal Sprays both fit this description.
If you’d rather not use a nasal spray (if your nasal passages are very sensitive, for instance), nasal decongestants are also available in tablet form. Sudafed Decongestant Tablets are safe and reliable, while Sudafed Sinus Pressure & Pain Tablets couple the nasal decongestant component with ibuprofen for added pain relief and inflammation reduction.
If you’re suffering from severe symptoms of nasal congestion, you might want to consider steroid nasal sprays or dual-action treatments such as Actifed Multi Action Tablets. Actifed pairs a decongestant with an antihistamine that works to reduce your allergic response.
How can I prevent nasal congestion?
The commonality of nasal congestion makes it almost impossible to avoid it entirely, but there are steps you can take to make it less likely. Here are some tips:
- Clean your nose semi-regularly. Whether using saline sprays or simple water, cleaning your nose can help keep irritants at bay. A nasal wash mustn’t be too invasive, though, as you can end up causing further irritation as an unintended consequence.
- Guard against infections. Given how often nasal congestion is the product of the common cold, making an effort to avoid catching colds can make a big difference. Eat healthily, stay away from people who’ve recently had colds, and wash your hands often.
- Start treatment early. If you’ve suffered from nasal congestion before, you probably have a good idea of when you’re developing a cold or an allergic reaction. The moment you feel a tickle or a twinge that tells you a blocked nose is on the way, you can start over-the-counter treatment. This won’t prevent the issue entirely, but it will mitigate it.
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