Nasal irrigation is the process of flushing out the nasal cavities with saline water to cleanse the nasal passages of mucus and allergens, moistening the nasal passages, reducing postnasal drip and nasal congestion, and making breathing easier. Nasal irrigation is not only necessary for people with allergies, but also healthy people, adults, and children (who can hold their breath and blow their noses).
Benefits of nasal irrigation
- Helps relieve chronic cold symptoms, nasal congestion or nasal irritation.
- Cleanses dirt and germs from the nose, clears thick mucus, helps cleanse the nasal cavity.
- Cleansing of hardened nasal mucosa after nasal and sinus surgery
- Prevents the spread of germs from the nose and sinuses to the lungs.
- Rinsing your nose before using a nasal spray can help the nasal spray be more effective.
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- Sterile saline solution (Sodium Chloride) 0.9%. Do not use plain water or other liquids as it may irritate the nose or be dangerous.
- Syringe size 10, 20, 50 ml (according to the appropriateness of the user, adults use 20-50 cc, children use 10 cc) with syringe head for nasal washing.
- Clean containers for holding saline solution for nasal irrigation, such as glasses, cups, etc. The containers for holding saline solution should be clean and unused to prevent germs from sticking to the containers.
- Others such as water containers, tissue paper and basins
Nasal irrigation is generally safe if the nasal irrigation device and saline solution used are clean. However, there are precautions for people with certain health problems.