Drain Sinus and Clear a Stuffy Nose with This Technique
In fact, according to this study by the Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, scientists have found that saline nasal irrigation can improve the quality of life of patients with acute and chronic sinusitis, rhinoconjunctivitis, and rhinitis.
- 3 teaspoons of salt (15 grams)
- 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (5 grams)
- 1 cup of distilled or boiled water (250 milliliters)
- A rubber dropper or basterFirst, add the salt to the distilled water and mix very well.
- Then, add the baking soda and stir again.
- You should end up with a colorless mixture.Just fill the dropper or baster halfway.
- Then, tilt your head to the left and inhale through your mouth.
- Pour the solution slowly into the right nostril and wait for it to come out of the left nostril.
- If you feel the solution drifting into your ears or throat, change position.
- Repeat with the left nostril.
- Finally, blow your nose well to remove debris and accumulated mucus.