Hydration is your first line of defense. But drinking water isn't enough. You need to introduce moisture directly to the source.
Most people believe both nostrils work equally. They do not. Every 90 minutes to 4 hours, the autonomic nervous system shifts blood flow from one side to the other. This is the nasal cycle. At any given moment, one nostril is dominant for airflow, the other is partially congested. This prevents the nasal mucosa from drying out. A cold simply hijacks this mechanism, turning a partial, healthy congestion into a total, miserable one. how to cure a congested nose
"Irrigation is the gold standard," says Dr. Vance. "It physically removes the mucus and allergens." Hydration is your first line of defense