What causes a stuffy nose and how to clear it out fast

Aleksandra Suzi / Shutterstock A stuffy nose occurs when some of the blood vessels and natural tissues in your nose, called the mucous membrane, are inflamed. To get rid of that stuffy feeling, all you need to do is reduce the inflammation. There are several natural home remedies and over-the-counter medicines that can help reduce inflammation and relieve congestion. This article was reviewed byGraham Snyder, MD, MS, who is the medical director for the Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiol...