Method 1: Nasal rinser
1. Wash your hands
Before starting, use soap and warm water to avoid causing unnecessary nasal infections.
2. Make a mild saline solution
Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of salt into a few cups of warm water. There is no need to follow a strict ratio, as long as the salt is not excessive and does not irritate the nose.
Why choose salt water instead of ordinary water?
Because salt water is weakly acidic and can act as an antibacterial agent while moisturizing the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. So cleansing the nasal passages achieves two purposes: flushing out any obstructive dirt and neutralizing any residual bacteria.
Use filtered or distilled water. The purer the water. The better the saline solution that is made. If you feel unsure, you can boil the water first. The sensitive mucous membranes in the nasal cavity are especially susceptible to infections, such as medulla obliterans.
Heat the water to the proper temperature. Both too cold and too hot can be uncomfortable for the nose; a warm level is optimal.
Use salt that does not contain anti-platelet agents, not table salt (which can be arbitrary). If you wash your nose frequently, then you can try not using table salt with additives. Table salt contains antiplatelet agents as well as other additives.
3. Instill salt water into the nasal cavity.
There are two methods. You can choose according to your personal needs.
(1) Inhale the salt water: scoop some salt water with the palm of your hand, bend down in front of the sink, face down, and inhale the solution into your nostrils. It will feel a little weird, but the solution will flow out the back of the nose, not through the throat, and into the lungs.
(2) Use a nasal rinse: fill the rinse with salt water, then bend down in front of the sink, face down, turn your head sideways and use the rinse to introduce the salt water into the top of your nostrils, then out the bottom of your nostrils.
4.Fade away
Flushing your nostrils will feel a little weird, but don’t panic, as long as you bend down there will be no problem. Breathe through your mouth in the process of washing your nose. This will not feel like you are about to suffocate.
5, repeat irrigation two or three times a week
Regular nasal irrigation can relieve habitual nasal congestion and reduce the dependence of nasal allergy-prone people on steroid-based nasal sprays.
Method 2: Use toilet paper
1. Find a hidden place
Picking your nose in public is an unsightly act. It is best to do it at home in front of the bathroom mirror.
2. Wash your hands The nasal cavity is a sensitive mucous membrane tissue that secretes mucus and is easily infected by bacteria. So wash your hands clean.
3.Blow your nose with toilet paper
Blowing the nose will almost empty the nasal cavity. Specific practices are as follows.
Cover the nose with toilet paper, stuff it in one of the nostrils, press the middle of the nose and the toilet paper with your hand until you can’t exhale, exhale the air and the snot will follow, and exhale thoroughly until you exhaust the air in your lungs. Release the pressure from the blocked nostril, plug the other nostril and then blow your nose again. Wipe the snot left under your nose and try to clean it.
4. Blow again (feel free to do so)
If you feel that one time is not complete, then blow your nose again with a piece of toilet paper. Be careful not to use excessive force, and use unbleached and unscented toilet paper.
5.Spot check for residual mucus
Picking your nose is unsightly but it works. Here’s how to pick your nose properly.
Wrap your index finger in toilet paper. Insert your index finger into your nostril and gently rub the nasal cavity. Then throw away the soiled toilet paper and repeat the action with a new piece of toilet paper.
6. Use a mirror to check if it is clean
Tilt your head back to see if the inside of the nasal cavity is clean 07 It is best to wash your hands again. Then start enjoying the thrill of a clear nasal cavity!