What do you take for a runny nose?

Are you feeling like you have been swimming all day and now your nose is starting to drip? Well, it’s not uncommon to get a runny nose. It can happen when the body tries to fight off an infection or an allergy that irritates the nasal passages (so annoying).

But fret not, as there are ways to take care of that pesky problem. This article will explore some of the most effective and humorous ways on how you could deal with it!

First Things First: What Causes a Runny Nose?

Before we dive into our solutions (pun intended), let us first understand what causes our noses to become drippy droopy! One of the main reasons is due to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and even animal dander getting trapped in our nostrils. When this happens (cue dramatic music), our immune system sends out histamines which cause inflammation resulting in a runny nose.

Another reason could be attributed to viral infections like colds or influenza (not cool man). The virus inflames the membranes lining your nasal passages (who invited them?), causing itchy eyes, sneezing fits, blocked sinuses – partay time.

Lastly (we promise this won’t keep dropping by after every paragraph) environmental factors like sudden weather changes may cause rhinitis- another term for an inflamed nose (woohoo more fancy words)!

Now that we know what RUNS down from THE NOSE next up,

How Can You Deal with Your Dripping Probems?

We gotchu fam! Here are some humor-laced practical ideas on how you can deal with that irritating nuisance – A RUNNY NOSE :

1. The Classic Use Of Tissues

Ever heard about trees being killed so we can blow them away??? Save Mother Earth RACHEL! (Ahem, sorry). Anyway! Tissues are a common remedy for the runny noses that trigger nasal discharge. With this option, you can reach out to your backpack or handbag and take one of those packs of tissue paper (always have them handy) (no excuses).

2. Saline Nasal Spray

The salt-water solution with misters could help add moisture on the irritated nostrils (not tasty but effective)!. It works by thinning out mucus so our nose won’t feel congested and well- just let it drip.. We will have tissues as backup anyway!

3. Chicken Soup

Yeap – Eating some piping hot chicken soup could trick your body into thinking you’re in a warm place making nasal secretions thinner due to relaxed blood vessels (excuse us while we mute because our mouths started watering!)? Do not replace medication with food at any cost.

Alternative Solutions To A Runny Nose

Sometimes, we tend to call upon other unusual solutions to combat that unpleasant condition:

4. Spicy Love!

Spices like jalapeño peppers which contain capsaicin may temporarily reduce inflammation on blocked sinuses causing reduced mucus production (who knew right? A win-win situation until your love-life becomes painful)!

5. The Ginger-Soup/Syrup Hack

Ginger is anciently known for its medical purposes and drinking ginger tea or consuming products containing ginger syrup (like cough medicine)can offer relief from stuffiness thanks to its anti-inflammatory components(ginger snaps anyone?)

Pro-Tip: Gobble down candied gingers each day before heading off keeps immunity strong thus lessening chances of catchin’ colds #winning

Nip Your Cold In The Bud!

With flu season popping up during extreme weather changes globally, Our family-friendly article wouldn’t be complete without discussing colds! (cue chilling music)

Here are some science-approved pointers for you:

6. Increase Your Vitamin C Intake

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps to enhance our immune system and reduce inflammation, making it a valuable tool in combating respiratory infections like the common cold (Science FTW).

7. Honey Sugar

Honey mixed with sugar has anti-inflammatory components known for centuries which provides relief from sore throat, coughing, while suppressing bacterial growth.

Pro-Tip : Mix and consume as such or mix this delicious concoction into hot tea

When Is It Time To Seek Medical Attention?

Sometimes a runny nose could signify something more sinister is at work here: For example,

• Breathing difficulties
• A fever of over 100 F (38 c)
• Persistent headaches
• Body pain/weakness

If these symptoms refuse to fizzle out after a few days, then call your healthcare professional immediately!

In Conclusion

In our light-hearted approach today we discussed natural ways to take care of the YUCK ✌️For those who found humor in every word of this article (you have won my heart) do not forget there’s no place like home remedies when treating minor ailments like Rhinitis.

(We’ll have tissues ready just in case too though)😊

So until next time – Stay healthy & Laugh often!