[header] How to relieve head congestion [title] Get a decongestant. [step] A decongestant usually contains a cocktail of drugs to treat the multiple symptoms associated with congestion. In most cases, they are combined with an analgesic such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve headaches and sinus pain. 
These can be purchased over-the-counter at a drug store. [substeps] Many decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine narrow the blood vessels to clear out nasal congestion.