When it comes to breathing you definitely don't want to be short of breath.
If you can't breathe well then you can't physically operate as well throughout the day.
Congested breathing through the nasal cavity and through the bronchial tubes makes your heart and lungs work harder tiring you throughout the day.
If you're more tired throughout the day then you are less productive at work and at play.
This congestion doesn't just distress you during the day, but also at night.
When you struggle to breathe at night its even worse then when you struggle throughout the day because you lose quality sleep, which makes you more tired the next day.
While there are many symptoms that cause this congestion, allergies generally are the instigator.
One remedy for this nasal blockage is nasal strips.
They are bands that work from the outside of the nose by gently opening the nasal passageways clearing the way for more oxygen to enter.
There is a sticky adhesive on the back of the bands which keep it connected to your nose.
The resistance in the band forces the sides of your nose to open wider bringing your nostrils more oxygen for your lungs.
Another remedy for your nasal congestion is saline nasal sprays.
These can be very beneficial for you if you don't mind using medication with it.
This type of spray is inserted into the nostrils, and through a pump action it releases a mist into your nose.
There are several different types of solutions that you can use for your pump spray.
The saline solutions are the most basic of any solutions that you can use, and its primary purpose is providing moisture for your irritated nostrils.
The three main types of medications that are available are antihistamines, corticosteroids, and topical decongestants.
These medications should clear up your nose allowing for more oxygen to pass through.