The effects and methods of washing the nose with saline solution

As urban air problems become increasingly serious, more and more people are beginning to develop various respiratory diseases, and those with rhinitis will have more severe symptoms. In order to protect our own health and prevent physical illness caused by air problems, it is recommended to develop a scientific method of washing the nose with saline solution to ensure that the nose remains in an orderly working state.

1. The role of saline nasal washing

1. Sterilization: The bactericidal effect of warm salt water can kill bacteria and allergens in the nasal cavity. Eliminating germs helps to relieve inflammation symptoms.

2. Help restore the nasal cavity environment: The temperature and concentration of warm saline are similar to those of human body fluids, which can effectively help the nasal cavity return to its normal physiological environment. The frequency of the pulsating water flow is close to the normal oscillation frequency of the nasal cilia, which can gradually help the nasal cilia resume normal oscillation.

3. Clean the nasal cavity: Use water to flush out scabs (commonly known as nasal mucus) and secretions that block the nostrils directly from the nasal cavity, making the nasal cavity unobstructed and breathing smooth.

4. Soothe nasal muscles: Pulsating water massage can soothe nasal muscles and improve nasal blood circulation.

5. Repair edema: Normal saline can play a good role in repairing the swelling and edema of nasal tissue, thereby eliminating swelling and edema and effectively relieving nasal congestion symptoms.

2. How to wash your nose with saline

The method of washing your nose with saline is very important. First, you need to choose the right tools, and secondly, you need to master the concentration and temperature of the saline. The specific steps are as follows:

Preparation tools: empty bottle with spray function; 0.9% saline solution;

Specific steps:

1. Heat the saline solution in an electric cup until it is warm enough to touch but not too hot.

2. Then pour the heated saline solution into the empty bottle of the spray and screw it shut;

3. Just spray it directly into your nose. The saline solution flows through the nasal vestibule (the part of the nose that sticks out of the head), sinuses, and nasal passages, around the nasopharynx, and then out of one nostril or out of the mouth.

4. Spray four or five times a day, 2-3 sprays each time. Of course, the more times you use it, the better the effect. Spray more each time you use it.