Sea water for the nose

For the prevention of sinusitis in rhinitis, it is recommended that the nasal passages be cleaned regularly. However, it is possible to carry out such a procedure even in the absence of pathological processes. Sea water for the nose is the most effective method of cleansing, allowing to maintain a normal state of the respiratory system.

Sea water for washing the nose

Nasal washing helps to cope with many diseases, and also to prevent their occurrence. With the right technique, the procedure gives positive results in adults and children, namely:

• there is a removal of dust, pollen of plants, which can lead to the development of allergies;
• the capillaries are strengthened, and the activity of the cells of the nasal cavity normalizes, which leads to a general increase in immunity;
• nasal breathing is facilitated;
• disinfected nasal cavity, which prevents the occurrence of infection.

Nasal washing with sea water - recipes

For the procedure you can use ready-made pharmacy products or home-made solutions:

1. Sea salt (a teaspoon) is added to a container of water (two glasses). Water can be boiled, melted or distilled.
2. Use of two spoonfuls of salt on a glass of water is recommended for those working in highly dusty production areas.
3. Weak solution of 2 tablespoons of salt per liter of water. This remedy is most suitable for cleansing the nose with sinusitis and for gargling with inflammation.

How do I wash my nose with sea water?

Now you can find many devices that make it easier to clean the nose. It is best to resort to the help of a vessel-watering can, which looks like a small teapot. When using it, care must be taken not to damage the nasal cavity. There are several options for irrigation of the nose with sea water. The most effective of them:

1. Lowering his head over the sink and slightly tilting it aside to pour into the nasal passage solution from the watering can.
2. Thus it is necessary to try, that a liquid left from other nostrils.
3. To prevent water from entering the lungs, breathing should be delayed.
4. Changing the position of the head, the procedure is repeated.

To cleanse the nasopharynx, the solution is injected into the nostrils in a large amount and spit out through the mouth.

The simplest method involves inhaling water through the nose and pouring it back through the nasal passages or through the mouth.

After washing, it is not advisable to go out for at least an hour, since the remaining liquid can cause hypothermia.