How to make your own saline solution for nasal washes
Every year during the months of autumn and winter the cases of colds, flu and definitely other diseases and conditions that affect our respiratory system, tend to grow enormously. But these times of the year are not really the only ones. And it is also in the spring, with the presence of pollen in the environment and other related allergens, are common allergic reactions.
In one way or another, it is common for many people to suffer from the most annoying symptoms of the disease every year. rhinitis, a disease that mainly affects the nasal mucosa and that among other symptoms produces sneezing, itching of the nose, obstruction that can prevent breathing normally and also the existence of annoying nasal secretions.
In the case of rhinitis one of the most common is known as allergic rhinitis, which as I mentioned in the previous lines usually has its peak (as far as volume of cases is concerned) during the spring months, since one of the main factors that cause its appearance are known as aeroallergens.
Moreover, it is also common for the rest of the year because dust mites, so common in our house, also become other indisputable "culprits".
Anyway, when rhinitis affects us or ultimately any other respiratory disease such as common flu and colds, the key is to try maintain proper health and nasal cleansing.
In fact, in the case of respiratory problems as for example is the case of asthma (or other lung problems), may be worsened by the presence of secretions of the nose and sinuses, especially at night.
It is therefore interesting to discover the benefits of sea water against mucus, and more especially, why it is so important to perform regular nasal washes, preferably with pure sea water or simply with salt water. Did you know that they are especially useful in relieving most bothersome symptoms that affect the upper respiratory tract?
In the particular case of seawater it becomes an excellent antibiotic and natural bactericide, besides acting as a wonderful antiallergic useful precisely for those people who have hypersensitivity to different allergens. But it is much more than that, since it is capable of regenerating our cells, reducing the irritation of the tissues, and acting as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
And what to do if you can not go to the beach and submerge your head in the sea water, as a way to eliminate mucus or reduce the discomfort related to rhinitis, sinusitis or the simple cold? Very simple: you can choose to do at home a very simple ideal saline solution for nasal washes.
We must remember at this point that nasal washes are tremendously useful because they help us clean the mucus present in the nose, eliminates the presence of possible allergens and irritants in it, and also decreases the annoying swelling that can in turn be causing the appearance of nasal congestion and mucus.
How to make your own saline solution for nasal washes
To make your own saline solution at home ideal for nasal washes you only need 1 glass of water, 1 pinch of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of salt without iodine (this is very important, since iodine tends to produce irritation if used by long periods of time).
The process is very simple: you just have to add the water in a small glass and heat it a little. Then let it cool until it is lukewarm. Now add the salt without iodine and sodium bicarbonate, and mix well with the help of a spoon.
Ready! You just have to put this saline solution on a knob and perform the nasal wash as you usually do. Of course, if you have a lot of nasal congestion you can use the entire solution you just prepared.
And, in case you overdo it, the ideal thing is to remove it and when you go to go back to do a new nasal wash prepare it again.
And how to perform nasal lavage? It's very simple: wash your hands and tip your head down on the sink. Insert the knob on one side of the nose, and with your fingers, tighten the other side of the nose (this way you will prevent the solution from coming off). Gently press the knob now.
It is done! You just have to repeat the process to make the nasal wash on the other side of the nose. This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor.
