Are you feeling uncomfortable with a stuffy nose? These few tips can help you easily relieve it at home!

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Recently, #A simple action to eliminate nasal congestion# has become a hot topic, sparking discussions among tens of thousands of people. Netizens are particularly interested in the actions in the video that can eliminate nasal congestion.

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"These two actions can effectively relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion. However, they can only provide temporary relief, not cure the root cause." Regarding this action to relieve nasal congestion, Li Jun, deputy chief physician of the respiratory department of Shanghai Xuhui District Central Hospital, said that it is temporarily effective. So, what are the causes of nasal congestion? Can nasal washing relieve nasal discomfort?

What are the causes of nasal congestion?

There are four main reasons for nasal congestion. First, changes in the nasal structure can cause nasal obstruction, such as congenital development or acquired trauma causing nasal septum deviation leading to nasal congestion. Second, rhinitis can cause symptoms of nasal congestion. When nasal congestion occurs, you need to consider whether you have rhinitis. Third, edema and hypertrophy of the soft tissue on the outside of the nasal cavity can also cause nasal congestion. This is the common clinical turbinate hypertrophy, which is mostly a complication of the early stage of a cold or caused by long-term chronic rhinitis. Fourth, foreign objects in the nasal cavity can also cause symptoms of nasal congestion.

Is it correct to wash your nose when you have nasal discomfort?

"Rinsing the nose has both advantages and disadvantages." Li Jun pointed out that the advantage of rinsing the nose is that it keeps the nasal cavity clean and can wash away impurities filtered out by nasal hair. However, the human body has a self-cleaning function. Washing the nose too frequently or with too much force will damage the nasal mucosa. It is recommended to clean the nose regularly under the guidance of a doctor and not to wash the nose too frequently.

What measures can relieve nasal congestion?

First, find a comfortable sleeping position. When you have nasal problems, it is not recommended to use a high pillow, which can easily lead to breathing difficulties.

Second, you can repeatedly massage the Yingxiang point on the side of the nose to improve nasal congestion.

Third, take good care of your nose. Wearing a mask on foggy or dusty days will help increase the moisture in your nasal cavity.

The most important thing is to seek medical attention promptly, find the cause and receive appropriate treatment.

Expert interviewed: Li Jun, deputy chief physician of the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xuhui District Central Hospital, Shanghai, and editor-in-chief of the "Xixixiang" column of the Medical Communication Think Tank

Source: People's Daily Online - Science Popularization China

Text: Song Wenzhen, Du Yihuan

Editors: Song Wenzhen, Yang Hongguang