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How to wash the nose
can be done from infants and adults.
Relieve nasal congestion, suffocation from dust, snot, can be done for people with allergy symptoms.
or discomfort from getting dust into the nasal cavity
The principle of washing the nose must use clean saline water.
and have the correct method of lining
Prevent infection in the nasal cavity
Let's see how to do the right way to wash your nose.
How to wash the nose with saline for adults
rinsing the nose with saline
It is a modern medical treatment that confirms its safety.
It has only gained widespread popularity in the past few years.
Nasal irrigation helps relieve nasal congestion in both children and adults. Beginners should prepare the following equipment:
Normal Saline 0.9% with a clean container
nasal decongestant, syringe
How to wash the nose for adults and older children
1. Get your equipment ready
Pour the brine into a clean container.
Not sure if it's clean or not?
Wash with water first
then hang to dry
2. Suck up 5 cc of salt water.
Use a syringe to suck up the saline.
To wash each nostril 5 cc., or in the right amount
3. Sideways
Tilt your face to one side, hold your breath, and squirt the saline solution into one nostril.
4. Lean forward
leaning forward leaning forward
so that the salt water doesn't get on your clothes
Repeat the saline spray until you feel comfortable.
5. Use an absorbent cloth
Use a clean cloth to gently absorb the saline solution. Do not rub to prevent nasal irritation.
Nowadays, for the convenience of nasal saline users.
There is an easier way to rinse your nose using a saline squeeze bottle that comes with the nasal swab.
(See the nasal washing bottle here) or someone needs a portable nasal washing device to travel abroad.
get on a plane
To reduce travel weight, it can be separated into salt powder that can be mixed with clean water.
How to wash a baby's nose
1. Get your equipment ready
Have equipment for washing the baby's nose ready, including saline, rubber balls, diapers for absorbing mucus.
and baby wrap
How to wash the nose for babies under 6 months or in babies who are at risk of respiratory infections.
Normal Saline 0.9% normal saline solution should be used alone.
Do not use table salt powder to mix by yourself.
Nasal saline solution for babies 3 ml. Disposable type.
Nasal saline solution for babies
Contains saline solution 3 ml. is an alternative for young children of the day
with stuffy nose
This tube is disposable.
should not be used again
2. Wrap the child
How to wash a baby's nose
The first step is to wrap yourself in a swaddling cloth.
Or a large towel wrapped tightly to prevent the child from shaking his face.
and shorten the duration of washing the nose
children will not be afraid
3. 2-3 drops of saline
Drop 2-3 drops of saline into each nostril.
then use a red rubber ball to suck out
Be careful not to poke the red rubber ball deep.
4. Repeat
Repeat until the sound of breathing is gone.
except young children
that should be used with caution, suck 1-2 times
5. Blot with a diaper.
Gently blot up the spilled water with a diaper.
should not wipe hard
Because the skin of children is still delicate.
Inflammation of the skin may occur in the area of rubbing against the cloth.
and should not use dry tissue
Prevent substances that come with paper from touching children's skin.
Currently, there are nasal suction devices for small children.
Conducive to washing the nose of young children.
Characteristics of a fragile nasal aspirator
Made of food-grade silicone that is safe for children's skin.
Helps mothers to wash the baby's nose easier.
Is it dangerous to wash your nose often?
frequent nasal irrigation
harmless
But must know how to clean the nose properly.
use clean equipment
Use clean saline water to wash the nose. Allergies can be done often.
especially those who are near the dust
or working outside the building
Nasal irrigation is also helpful for sinus prevention.
and respiratory complications
if done before spraying
It will also help make drug treatment more effective.
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It can be done from infants and adults.