How to wash your nose to unclog your nose

A great natural way to unclog your nose is to wash your nose with 0.9% saline solution. To do this, you can use a specific device for this, which can be purchased at the pharmacy, or use a syringe without a needle.

This technique consists of injecting serum into the nostril and then, by force of gravity, letting the serum exit through the other nostril, cleaning the phlegm and relieving pain and discomfort.

The nasal washing technique is excellent for eliminating secretions from the upper airways in the case of flu, but it is also a good way to keep the nose properly clean, being useful for those who suffer from respiratory allergies, rhinitis or sinusitis, for example.

To wash your nose with serum you must follow these steps:

1. Fill the syringe with approximately 5 to 10 mL of saline solution or a homemade saline solution of sodium bicarbonate;
2. During the procedure you must open your mouth and also breathe through your mouth;
3. Tilt your body forward and your head slightly to the side;
4. Position the syringe at the entrance to one nostril and press until the serum comes out of the other nostril. If necessary, adjust the positioning of the head until the serum enters through one nostril and exits through the other nostril.

It is recommended to clean each nostril 3 to 4 times, depending on the need. Additionally, you can fill the syringe with more serum, as it will be eliminated through the other nostril.

To finish the nasal wash, you must blow your nose after the procedure, to remove as much secretion as possible. If the person finds it difficult to perform this procedure standing up, they can try doing it lying down.

As an alternative to using a syringe and saline solution, nasal washing can be performed with a small device developed just for this purpose, called a “nasal irrigator”, which can be purchased at pharmacies or online.

How to wash your baby’s nose

To do the technique correctly, you must place the baby on your lap, facing the mirror and hold his head so that he does not turn and get hurt. To start cleaning, you must place the syringe with around 3 mL of saline solution in the baby’s nostril and press the syringe quickly, so that the jet of serum enters one nostril and exits naturally through the other.

When the child is already used to nasal washing, there is no need to hold it, just place the syringe in their nostril and then press.

See more tips for unblocking your baby’s nose.

Other tips for unblocking your nose

Other tips for unblocking your nose include:

• Use a humidifier or vaporizer in each room of the house;
• Drink around 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day, as water helps to thin mucus;
• Place a pillow under the mattress to keep your head elevated and make breathing easier;
• Use warm compresses on your face to ease discomfort and open your sinuses.

In addition, you can also drink warm teas with decongestant properties, such as ginger and garlic tea or peppermint tea, to help unclog your nose naturally. Check out the best natural ways to unclog your nose.

Medicines to unclog the nose should only be used with medical advice and prescription. See the main remedies for unblocking your nose.