Blocked nose

Thai remedies for a blocked nose: inhalers, Happy Noz patches, balms, drops

Thais treat a stuffy nose by inhaling rather than with decongestant drops: a herbal inhaler stick in every other pocket, an onion-oil patch on a child's pyjamas, a dab of balm under the nose at night — no dependence, suitable for long-term use. Over 30 products: Pastel and Green Herb inhalers, Happy Noz patches for children and adults, Mae Kularb and Cher Aim balms, Kangaroo Brand eucalyptus oil, Thanyapoom herbal nasal drops.

How to choose

A cold in an adult — an inhaler by day, balm under the nose and on the chest at night. A child — a Happy Noz patch on clothing (from 6 months), camphor-free children's balms from age 3, inhalers from 6. Dry, blocked nose on a plane or in air conditioning — the Green Herb oil inhaler is gentler than menthol ones. Allergic rhinitis — eucalyptus patches for comfort; the cause is for an allergist. One inhaler lasts 2–3 months of daily use.

Good to know

Aromatic products ease breathing but do not treat sinusitis or allergy: a runny nose lasting over 10 days, purulent discharge, facial pain or fever need a doctor. Menthol and camphor — not for children under 3 and not on mucous membranes; do not insert inhalers into the nose. Essential oils — with caution in asthma.

Questions and answers

Are Thai inhalers habit-forming?

No — they contain menthol, camphor, borneol and essential oils, not vasoconstrictors.

How do Happy Noz patches work?

A patch with essential oils is stuck on clothing; the child breathes the vapour and breathes more freely for up to 12 hours. Not on skin.

How is the order shipped?

From our warehouse in Thailand with a tracking number; inhalers and patches weigh almost nothing.