nasal irrigation
Saline nostril rinse
Nasal irrigation is the practice of flushing the nasal passages with saline solution to clear mucus, allergens, and debris.
It's commonly done with a neti pot or squeeze bottle: I started doing nasal irrigation during allergy season.
The technique is used both for sinus relief and as part of some yoga and meditation traditions.
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- sinus pressureBlocked cavity discomfort
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
- postnasal dripMucus flowing down throat
rhinitis · stuffiness · blockage · sinus headache · deviated septum · drainage · chronic sinusitis · sinus infection
Nostril-flushing container
- salineSalt-water solution
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- flushingWashing by water surge
- lavageMedical cleaning procedure
squeeze bottle · bulb syringe · nasopharynx · cilia · isotonic · hypertonic · distilled water · sterile
Removing dirt or toxins
- rinsingClearing with water
- washingCleaning with liquid
- respiratory healthWellness of breathing organs
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
disinfection · prevention · daily routine · maintenance · moisturizing · humidification · saline solution · purification
Floral reproductive grains
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
ragweed · mold spores · seasonal allergies · sneezing · antihistamine · allergic rhinitis · irritants · histamine
congestion
Excessive accumulation causing blockage
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- sinus pressureBlocked cavity discomfort
- mucusProtective bodily secretion
postnasal drip · rhinitis · stuffiness · blockage · sinus headache · deviated septum · drainage · chronic sinusitis · sinus infection · breathing
neti pot
Nostril-flushing container
lavage · squeeze bottle · bulb syringe · nasopharynx · cilia · isotonic · hypertonic · distilled water · sterile · head position
cleansing
Removing dirt or toxins
- rinsingClearing with water
- washingCleaning with liquid
- respiratory healthWellness of breathing organs
antimicrobial · disinfection · prevention · daily routine · maintenance · moisturizing · humidification · saline solution · purification
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
hay fever · ragweed · mold spores · seasonal allergies · sneezing · antihistamine · allergic rhinitis · irritants · histamine · inflammation
nasal irrigationnose blowing
sneezing · sniffing · snorting · decongestant spray · nasal spray
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