Sinus Pain and Congestion

Home Care Advice - Nasal Washes

Nasal Washes

  • Use warm water or saline nose drops followed by suction or nose blowing to wash dried mucus or pus out of the nose.
  • Place 2-3 drops in each nostril. Repeat this until the nose is open.
  • Do nasal washes at least 4 times per day or whenever your child can't breathe through the nose.
  • To make saline nose drops - add ½ teaspoon of table salt to 1 cup (8 oz.) of warm water.

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