Self- Care Remedies for Your Nasal Problems (Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Congestion)

Development of Self-Care Remedies for Sinusitis

 

It has been 20 year since I began my practice specializing in nasal disorders. For my patients, I introduced self-care remedies after they receive treatment. This is simple but very effective in treating your nose. I recommend this method for those who visit my blog, if you suffer from chronic sinusitis.

 

The first one is nasal irrigation. Among rhinitis and sinusitis patients, there were many patients who effectively manage their condition by flushing their nasal cavity, yielding better results than medications. This, however, requires persistence practices.

 

Nasal Irrigation

 

It is recommended for patients who suffer from nasal congestion and post nasal drip. Just as washing your face or brushing your teeth, it cleanses your mucous membrane of the nose. So we could say, this is tantamount to "washing the nose," in a tactful way. Practicing this, it helps clearing the nasal passages that was blocked with mucus, which caused difficulty breathing or swallowing into the backside of the throat. Along with mucus, other micro-organisms, fungus, dust and other irritants can be washed away at the same time, preventing the nasal condition from worsening and maintain in good condition.

 

Three Methods of Nasal Irrigation

 

There are many ways to do this. However, the most cost-effective and easiest will be introduced here. Firstly, stand over a sink.

 

➊ Prepare a cup of salt water at lukewarm temperature.

Pouring plain cold water into the nose can cause stingy sensation. It is similar as swimming pool water get into your nose. But lukewarm water that replicates mucus' natural salinity does not irritate the nasal mucosa as much. Once you get adjusted, the salinity level may not matter much.

 

➋ While you are standing in front of the sink, pour warm salt water into one side of the nose. Alternate the side, while pinching the other side to close.

 

➌ Try the salt water pour into your nose to come out through your mouth.

You could, however, adjust the amount of water pouring into your nose to drain out of your other nostril, instead of your mouth. As you gain experience, you may be able to pass the water into the mouth more easily. You should spit the water out in your mouth.

 

➍ Repeat the procedure several times.

 

Here is another method.

 

➊ Hold a mouthful of salt water in your mouth.

 

➋ Tilt your head forward, so that your forehead is positioned lower than the mouth.

 

➌ Block one side of the nose and make a, "mmmm" sound, inducing the water in the mouth to run through the nasal passages.

 

➍ Continuing the sound moves the water to follow the resonance, exiting trough the mouth. This can be done in seconds without wetting your face once you get used to it.

The last method requires a bulb syringe that you can purchase from a pharmacy.

 

➊ Fill a syringe with warm salt water.

 

➋ Tilt your head so that one nostril is pointed down toward the sink and insert the tip of the syringe into your nose.

 

➌ Gently squeeze the syringe.

 

The salt water goes into the nose and drains out the same way and exits to the sink. Occasionally, some portion of the water passes through the other side of the nose. Any water that goes to the back of the throat should be spit out.

 

➍ Repeat on the other side in the same way.

 

Hopefully these methods will help you treat your nasal problems. I feel environment is connected to a human body. Where you live is closely connected to your health, thinking and way of living. If you love the nature around you then you will receive love from them. The increasing number of patients who suffer from nasal problems has a lot to do with environmental pollution.