What's the best way to cure a running nose?

Question

I'm boarding a plane tomorrow and the last thing I need is a running nose (for my sake and for the people on the plane). What's the best way to cure it without having to go through medication?

(medication is a last resort as I am in a foreign country and have allergies to specific antibiotics. )

Answer 1

Avoid irritants. Common irritants that may stimulate mucus production include cigarette smoke and sudden temperature changes — going from extreme heat into air conditioning, for instance.

Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated keeps your postnasal mucus thin and easier to swallow.

Use a humidifier. Dry air thickens and dries mucus in your nose and throat.

Try saline sprays or rinses

Sniffing and swallowing or gentle blowing is often the only treatment you need for a runny nose. But if the discharge is persistent and watery, an over-the-counter antihistamine may be helpful, primarily if your runny nose is allergy related. Be sure to follow the label instructions exactly. Some antihistamines make you drowsy and can interact with other medications and alcohol. And by slowing the flow of mucus, they cause germs to stay in your nasal passages longer.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/runny-n...