Video on how to rinse nasal passages with saline solution
Apr 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, nasal irrigation with saline primarily relies on a certain pressure to flush the saline through the nasal vestibule and nasal passages, around the nasopharynx, and out from one nostril or the mouth, thereby removing bacteria and secretions from the nasal cavity and maintaining nasal patency. Heat the saline solution to approximately 30°C. Then pour the warmed saline into the nasal irrigator.
Under normal circumstances, nasal irrigation with physiological saline primarily relies on a certain pressure to allow the saline solution to flow through the vestibule and nasal passages, then drain from the nasopharynx out of either the opposite nostril or the mouth, thereby removing bacteria and secretions from the nasal cavity and maintaining nasal patency. The specific steps are as follows:
1. Warm the physiological saline to approximately 30°C.
2. Fill the nasal irrigator with the warmed saline solution.
3. Lean forward slightly and tilt your head to one side. Insert the nozzle of the irrigator into the upper nostril, directing the opening toward the outer side of the nasal cavity.
4. Begin irrigation at a low flow rate, rinsing the inferior meatus, middle meatus, and sinus ostia.
5. Hold your breath during irrigation to allow the fluid to slowly exit through the opposite nostril.
Nasal irrigation with physiological saline helps remove bacteria and secretions from the nasal cavity and maintains clear nasal passages. It is recommended to perform this procedure under the guidance of a healthcare professional to avoid potential nasal injury.
