Having a well-formed nose is part of having good looks. But when it comes to maintaining the body in good health, what matters is what goes on inside the nose and not how it looks on the outside. The linings of our nasal and sinus cavities have glands that produce about 2 liters of mucus which is necessary for the lubrication of the membranes located in our nose, mouth, throat and sinuses. If everything goes on normally, we are usually not conscious of these events. We only become aware when something goes wrong. We feel a dripping sensation at the back of our throat and mucus starts to accumulate there. This is condition is called post-nasal drip and this can be caused by a lot of things such as allergies, environmental pollution, sinus infections, cold air, diuretics and certain medications.
Here are some post nasal drip remedies that you can try for yourself.
Nasal irrigation. Mix ½ teaspoon salt and 8 ounces warm water in a clean container. Transfer this solution to an infant aspirator. Put the aspirator tip in one of your nostril and hold your nose straight back. Place the aspirator at right angle with your face and try to such the salt water into your nose. The water will flow through your mouth. Spit the water and do the same with the other nostril. This might be uncomfortable the first time but you can easily do it with practice. When done, be sure to blow your nose to eliminate excess salt water.
Gargle using saltwater. The same solution as above will work too. Gargling will clear your throat of excessive mucus that has accumulated.
Blow your nose often. Blowing actually gets rid of mucus from the nose. Don’t put tissues or cotton swabs inside your nostrils as this could do damage inside.
Drink plenty of fluids and relax. Fluids, especially warm water or herbal tea with honey and lemon, help loosen the mucus that has accumulated in the upper portion of the pharynx. Stress can cause overproduction of mucus in the nasal lining. Relaxing can help stop this from happening and you will also feel good.
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I do the same way but use Cleanoz Saline(www.drugstore.com): One single use vial is enough for cleaning my nose. This saline housed in single use applicators is very conveniant and best of all cleanoz saline is preservative free!
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