How to clear your sinuses

Video: Drain Sinus & Clear Stuffy Nose in 1 Move | Created by Dr. Mandell

Content

Steps
Part 1 of 2: Preparing the supplies
Part 2 of 2: Flushing the nose
Tips
A warning
What do you need

Due to colds and allergies, mucous secretions can accumulate in the nasal cavities, often accompanied by painful sensations and causing infections. Blowing your nose will only provide temporary relief, whereas many decongestants cause drowsiness and other side effects. Increasingly, people are resorting to nasal irrigation (nasal irrigation) for quick, effective, and natural relief. Sometimes nasal irrigation can also help remove foreign particles, including pollen, dirt, and dust. Research has shown that regular use of nasal irrigation equipment can significantly reduce the frequency or severity of nasal infections in people who are prone to the condition. Knowing how to rinse your nose will make you feel better and help get rid of infections.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Preparing the supplies

1 Select a flushing attachment. There are various types of nasal irrigation devices. They can be purchased at pharmacies, naturopathic stores and online.They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and durability (some are disposable), but they all serve the same purpose: flushing the sinuses. The most common are:
- Neti sweat
- Irrigation syringe
- Enema
2 Use safe water. Most domestic tap water is drinkable, but it usually contains microorganisms such as bacteria, amoebas, and other protozoa. As a rule, they are harmless in drinking water, as the gastric juice copes with them, but it is better not to let them get on the thin membranes inside the nasal cavity.
- Using unsafe tap water to rinse your nose can cause bacterial infections and often fatal amoebic meningitis.
- Distilled or sterilized water is great. It is sold in almost every store and always has the words "distilled" or "sterilized" on the label.
- You can sterilize the water at home. Boil tap water for 3-5 minutes, then cool to warm temperature. Do not use hot water as it can cause dangerous and painful burns.
- Purified water is also suitable if the absolute pore size of the filter element does not exceed one micron. Such fine filters are capable of trapping microorganisms in the process of purifying tap water. They are sold at hardware stores and online. For more information on filters, visit the Center for Disease Control website.
3 Buy or make a saline solution. Saline nasal rinses are available over the counter at any pharmacy. But you should know that you can easily prepare such a solution at home.
- Measure out a teaspoon of salt. Use only high quality extra salt. Do not use salt with added iodine, anti-thickening drugs or preservatives, as these can irritate the nasal cavities.
- Mix a teaspoon of salt with half a teaspoon of baking soda.
- Add two cups of warm distilled, sterilized, boiled, or filtered water.
- Stir until the salt and soda are completely dissolved in the water. Pour the solution into your flushing attachment. To prepare the solution, only sterile accessories should be used.
4 Sanitary precautions. It is very important to take precautions when handling, cleaning, and storing your flushing attachment. This will prevent bacteria and germs from entering the device and the nasal cavity.
- Wash your hands with warm water and soap before using the appliance. Dry your hands with a clean paper towel.
- Rinse the fixture with distilled, sterilized, or boiled water to ensure it is clean. Leave the fixture to dry or dry with a clean paper towel.

Part 2 of 2: Flushing the nose

1 Pour the solution into the fixture. Before using a neti pot, irrigation syringe, or other device, make sure it is clean. Fill the fixture with a saline solution purchased from a pharmacy or one you have prepared yourself.
2 Get ready. Having typed the solution into the device, it is necessary to take the right place. Lean over the sink to avoid spilling water on the floor (especially water that will run out of your nose).
- Tilt your head to the side over the sink. Some experts recommend tilting your head at a 45-degree angle to keep water from passing through your nasal cavities and not entering your mouth.
- When you're ready, gently insert the nose of your device into the higher nostril (the "top" nostril with the head tilted). You do not need to insert the nose deep into the nostril or push against the septum so as not to injure yourself.
3 Rinse your nasal cavities. Having taken the necessary position and inserting the spout of the device, you can start rinsing the nose.Take your time and proceed with caution, especially when flushing for the first time.
- Breathe through your mouth. Do not under any circumstances try to inhale through your nose so that water does not enter your lungs and you do not begin to choke.
- Lift the attachment slowly by the handle. When using an irrigation syringe, you should gently squeeze the bulb to squeeze out the saline solution. If you are using neti pot, simply tilt the teapot and slowly pour the water through your nostril.
4 Change your nostril. After rinsing the nose on one side, repeat the entire procedure for the other nostril. Change the angle of the head so that the second nostril is higher than the first.
5 Unclog your nasal cavities. After pouring the saline solution from the appliance through both nostrils, exhale through the nostrils before inhaling through the nose. You can also blow your nose to remove residual solution and mucus / grime.

Tips

Always rinse your nose over the sink. It is not known how much mucus will come out of the cavities.
A pinch of baking soda is commonly used to cushion the salt and water solution. In the absence of suitable salt, only water can be used, but salt soothes the septum in the nasal cavity.
You can rinse your nose one to four times a day. If the problem with nasal congestion has not gone away with a cold, then you can see a doctor to rule out serious consequences.
You can also check with your local doctor about whether rinsing your nose is right for you. The doctor can also give you helpful advice.

A warning

Do not use rock salt to prepare the mortar. It may contain iodine, which irritates the nasal passages. Kosher and extra salt are safe alternatives as they usually do not contain chemicals that can harm or irritate.
Use only clean water. Contaminants in tap water can be hazardous to the nasal mucosa. If you are unsure about the safety of your tap water, it is best to boil it to remove impurities.
Never rinse the nasal cavities of a small child, as the infant may choke or choke. Nasal rinsing is only safe for adults because they know how not to breathe through the nose during rinsing. Your child should always consult a pediatrician before rinsing their nose.