How to protect your nose during seasonal changes
Wear a mask, clean your nose, and stay away from cigarette smoke to keep your nose healthy and avoid respiratory diseases at the end of summer.
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According to experts, when the weather changes from sunny to rainy season, it creates conditions for bacteria and viruses to grow strongly, easily attacking the human respiratory system.
During the changing seasons, respiratory diseases, especially allergic rhinitis, tend to increase. The disease is not life-threatening but causes many inconveniences to daily life and work. Below are some simple tips that anyone can apply to protect the nose and prevent respiratory diseases in the last days of summer.
Wear a mask
The Annals of Internal Medicine cited a study of 400 people that showed wearing a mask reduced the risk of catching the flu by 70%. A study by the University of Michigan on 1,000 students also showed similar results, wearing a mask and washing hands reduced the rate of respiratory illness by 75%.
Masks help prevent dust and respiratory viruses from spreading through the nose. Some types also have the ability to kill bacteria on the spot.
Avoid cigarette smoke
According to The Health Site, the first cigarette smoke emitted is dense, which can leave a layer of mucus in the nose, causing damage to this area.
According to Otolaryngology-Head (American Medical Journal), smoking affects the nose's ability to remove mucus and even irritates the sinuses, leading to inflammation.
A study of 206 people found that smokers had to use more antibiotics and corticosteroids to treat sinus infections and reduce inflammation. If they quit smoking, the disease would gradually go away within 10 years.
Nasal hygiene
Washing, dropping, spraying... with saline or seawater solution are popular ways to clean the nose today.
Professor Michael Friedman - Department of Otolaryngology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center said that in addition to sea salt and seawater, the sea also has more than 80 minerals and trace elements: such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, bromide, chloride, iron, copper and zinc, along with other beneficial elements that are very good for the respiratory system.
These natural minerals help treat allergies and respiratory diseases. Using nasal cleaning solutions containing deep sea water to clean the nose helps clean mucus and dirt, helping the body avoid respiratory diseases.
