Is washing the nose with saline effective for rhinitis?

Although rhinitis is not a serious disease, the trouble it brings to patients is obvious to all. The most common and friendly method in daily life is to wash the nose with salt water. Moreover, the salt water used also has certain requirements, and it is recommended not to use table salt. So can washing your nose with saline really effectively relieve the symptoms of rhinitis? The following article will introduce the principles and specific correct methods of using salt water to wash the nose.

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1. The nasal washing method comes from ancient yoga and Taoist nasal washing exercises. From washing the nose with clean water to washing the nose with saline, washing the nose with saline is safe, has no side effects, is easy to operate, and will not cause any harm to the nose.

2. The inventor of the saline nasal wash method, Professor Grossen, has proved through 5 years of clinical research that saline nasal wash is very effective in treating allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and chronic rhinitis, and can effectively prevent recurrence.

3. In her otolaryngology treatment, American professor Dr. Diane Holtley found that patients stopped using antibiotics and other drugs after starting nasal irrigation therapy. As a result, some patients were able to avoid surgery, and the effect was very obvious. It can be seen that practice has proved that nasal washing is an excellent treatment and protective measure.

4. Clear out secretions, pathogenic bacteria and other harmful substances in the nasal cavity, eliminate the root causes of inflammation, and keep the nose clean, moist and in a normal physiological state.

5. Eliminate nasal congestion, restore sense of smell, make nasal cavity unblocked and improve quality of life.

6. Avoid the harm to the body caused by long-term use of rhinitis drugs and save treatment costs.

7. Keep the nasal cavity in the best condition and prevent various common nasal diseases such as rhinitis.

8. Eliminate dizziness caused by nasal congestion. Adverse effects such as emotional tension. It helps improve sleep, relax, soothe emotions and keep the brain active. Saline nasal wash uses a certain pressure (or suction, gravity, or mechanical pressure) to send saline into the nostrils, where it flows through the nasal vestibule (the part exposed outside the head), sinuses, and nasal passages, bypassing the nasopharynx, or is discharged from one nostril or from the mouth. Through the above pathways, with the help of the bactericidal effect of saline solution itself and the impact force of water flow, the pathogens and pollutants that have accumulated in the nasal cavity are discharged, thereby restoring the nasal cavity to its normal physiological environment, restoring the nasal cavity's self-detoxification function, and achieving the purpose of protecting the nasal cavity. Here, combined with clinical practice, we provide several common precautions for nasal irrigation for your reference. Please remember these key words: 0.9%, iodine-free salt. For nasal congestion, you can use saline solution with a concentration higher than 0.9%. Do not use high-concentration saline solution for dry nose. Use appropriate tools.

Chinese name: salt water nasal wash

Materials: Normal saline

Normal saline solution

Be careful not to use high-concentration saline solution. The principle is to use the anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects of saline solution to clear out a large number of allergens and bacteria, viruses and pus accumulated inside the nasal cavity and even in the sinuses, providing the nasal cavity with a clean and refreshing environment, restoring the function of nasal cilia and accelerating the recovery of health. Method: Use a nasal rinse device to allow the warm salt water flow to effectively reach all parts of the nasal cavity and sinuses. Choice of salt: For nasal washing, you must use high-grade non-iodized salt or normal saline. The table salt commonly used contains iodized salt, which is not suitable for use in the nasal cavity. Iodine can be taken in small amounts, but cannot be used inside the nasal cavity. The body's absorption of iodine is limited after oral administration, but the amount absorbed inside the nasal cavity is large. Medically, the effect of intranasal administration is equivalent to intramuscular injection, because the nasal cavity is very rich in capillaries, and the slightest improper use can easily cause damage to the human body. As for the expensive natural sea salt or hot spring salt, medical research reports point out that its effect of flushing the nasal cavity is not better than that of normal saline solution, and the feeling of using it is not more comfortable than that of normal saline solution. Preparation of saline solution: The method of preparing normal saline solution is to add 9 grams of edible high-grade non-iodized salt to 1000cc of warm boiled water. When it comes to temperature control of nasal saline, it is usually recommended to use warm saline that is close to body temperature, about 37°C, to reduce irritation to the nasal mucosa. You can mix it at home by adding a certain amount of cold water to boiling water. The best choice of tools is to use special nasal wash tools. There are professional nasal wash tools on the market, such as pulse nasal wash devices and fully automatic air-water electric spray nasal wash devices, which can flush warm salt water from one nasal cavity into the nasal cavity and sinuses, bypass the nasopharynx and then flow out from the other nasal cavity. The pulsed water flow that simulates the movement frequency of nasal cilia can help the nasal cilia resume normal swing and restore the self-detoxification function of the nasal cavity. It is easy to operate and very comfortable when flushing. The effect is more obvious. The dosage and frequency of use depend on personal needs. It can be cleaned 1 to 2 times a day, but do not think that the more times, the better. In principle, it can be used when taking a shower after returning home from work every day. If you are a patient with nasal disease who must be exposed to a lot of dust in the working environment, such as carpenters, iron workers, masons, chefs, tailors, barbers, etc., cleaning the nasal cavity is especially important.

Saline nasal wash therapy is a safe and effective treatment method based on scientific principles and has been practiced in many cases. It does not have to be used by patients with rhinitis, normal people can also use it.