In our daily life, it is often easy to overlook a seemingly small but vital health detail-nasal cavity cleaning. In fact, nasal cavity, as the gateway of respiratory tract, its health directly affects our body function. Nasal irrigation, a simple but effective nursing method, is gradually attracting widespread attention from the medical community and the public.
The nasal cavity is rich in mucous membranes and cilia, which together form the first line of defense against the invasion of external pathogens. Under normal circumstances, the mucus layer on the surface of nasal mucosa can absorb dust, pollen, bacteria, viruses and other harmful substances, and then excrete them through the oscillation of cilia. However, in modern life, air pollution, increased allergens and colds will all challenge this "natural barrier" in the nasal cavity, leading to problems such as increased nasal secretions and mucosal edema, which may lead to a series of respiratory diseases such as rhinitis and sinusitis.
The principle of nasal irrigation is to use physiological saline or special nasal irrigation fluid to make the irrigation fluid enter the nasal cavity by squeezing the nasal lavage device and wash out impurities such as secretions, allergens and bacteria, so as to restore the normal function of nasal mucosa. This process is like a "hydrotherapy" for the nasal cavity, which can effectively reduce the inflammatory reaction of nasal mucosa and relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose and sneezing.
For people with allergic rhinitis, nasal irrigation is a simple and practical auxiliary treatment. In the pollen season or after contact with allergens, nasal irrigation in time can greatly reduce the residence time of allergens in the nasal cavity and reduce the frequency and severity of allergic reactions. Studies have shown that patients with allergic rhinitis who regularly wash their nasal cavity have significantly improved their quality of life while reducing the amount of drugs used.
Indeed, nasal irrigation can be stressful if not done properly. The correct procedure is crucial. First of all, it is necessary to choose an appropriate irrigation solution, usually physiological saline or a special nasal irrigation solution prepared according to a certain proportion, so as to avoid using supercooled or overheated water to avoid irritating the nasal mucosa. Secondly, in the process of washing, the correct posture should be adopted, generally, the head leans forward slightly, the nozzle of the nose washer is gently inserted into one nostril, and then the washing liquid is slowly squeezed to let it flow out from the other nostril or into the oral cavity through the nasopharynx, and one nostril is washed at a time, alternately.
In a word, nasal irrigation is a simple, non-invasive and effective nasal care method. It can not only help us to prevent and alleviate many nasal and respiratory diseases, but also enhance the resistance of nasal cavity in daily life and maintain the health of the whole respiratory tract. Let's attach importance to the cleaning and nursing of nasal cavity, incorporate nasal cavity irrigation into the daily health care, and escort our healthy breathing with a small "hydrotherapy" action.
