Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the flu season is wreaking more havoc than ever this year. As per the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu cases during the 2020-2021 season was “unusually low”. Experts believe lockdowns, mask mandates, social distancing and proper hygienic practices are the factors that made it possible.

However, with the availability of the vaccines and the drop in the number of COVID-19 cases, people have become more relaxed and less vigilant in the past, triggering a sudden surge in the number of flu cases.

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Some of the common flu symptoms experienced by people are mild fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches and in certain cases stomach issues. A blocked, stuffy nose is a common indicator of flu, which can take a heavy toll on the body, if left untreated. That said, here are some effective home remedies to unblock your stuffy nose.