First, for those suffering from allergies and lung congestion, there is the Himalayan Salt Inhaler. It’s a ceramic container filled with Himalayan salt (I see it called Himalayan Sea Salt, but I’m not sure how that works, although my knowledge of Earth’s geological history is weak). You breathe it in through your mouth and out through your nose. I already notice a difference. My specific goal is to reduce congestion in my upper sinuses, and upper chest. I’m using Flonase, but adding this seems to be helping.
Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/Original-Himalayan-Crystal-Salt-Inhaler/dp/B000GJQQ9O
Secondly, I snore quite badly, and am quite sure I have apnea. I do not want to have surgery, and definitely do not want CPAP. In searching for alternative therapies, I came across playing the didgeridoo. Apparently some snoring and apnea can be cured by strengthening muscles in your throat which get soft over time. I’ve had it two weeks, and again I feel it is making a difference. I think the salt inhaler is helping as well.
Here is a link to the one I bought. There are cheaper ones, and I may have paid too much. I wanted something sturdy, though, as some of the reports I read said the cheaper ones break easily: http://www.laoutback.com/didgeridoo-for-sleep-apnea-therapy-la-outback-didgeridoos/
Here is a fun video of somebody who is good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ9TJmmwRBY