Sinus Pain and Congestion

Home Care Advice - Blocked Nose - Use Nasal Washes

For a Blocked Nose - Use Nasal Washes

  • Step 1: Put 2-3 drops of warm water or saline in each nostril. (Reason: To loosen up the dried mucus)
  • Step 2: Blow each nostril separately. (Pinch one nostril shut while blowing your nose then repeat while pinching the other nostril).
  • Step 3. Repeat nose drops and blowing until discharge is clear.
  • You can use nasal washes four times a day or whenever you can't breathe through the nose.Another option instead of nasal washes is to take a hot shower (Breathe in the moist air through the nose and then blow each nostril).
  • How to Make Saline Nose Drops: Add one-half teaspoon of table salt to 1 cup (8 oz) of warm water.

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