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Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration have determined that oral phenylephrine, a key ingredient in many over-the-counter cold medicines, does not work in clearing up a stuffy nose. Following this finding, CVS Health has stopped selling certain oral medicines containing the ineffective ingredient.
Nighttime congestion is common and not usually a cause for concern as long as it’s not accompanied with other symptoms. Propping your head up in bed is one of the best ways to avoid a stuffy nose at night. Eliminating irritants and allergens in your home, especially your bedroom, can also help. Structural abnormalities in the nose, including nasal polyps, a deviated septum, or swollen turbinates, could certainly make you congested at night. Practicing calming techniques like meditation or even playing a relaxing music playlist before bed may help prime your brain for sleep.
A facial massage method created by a licensed massage therapist, James Moore, promises to unblock a stuffy nose in just a few seconds. The technique involves applying pressure to the sinuses, allowing them to drain. While some users claim it works, medical professionals say there isn't much scientific evidence to support the use of sinus acupressure. However, stimulating the infraorbital nerve, which runs along the area featured in the video, could change the sensation in the nose providing relief.