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2. Doctors Say This Is the Best, Most Effective Way to ... - AOL

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   Other ways to clear mucus from your nose. While blowing your nose is one of the easier ways to clear it out, there are other things you can do to reduce your congestion. Be sure to consult your ...

3. ENTs Share the the Right Way to Stop Post-Nasal Drip - AOL

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   Post-nasal drip is what happens when excess mucus accumulates in the back of the throat or nose, according to Gavin Le Nobel, M.D., head and neck surgeon, and otolaryngology (ENT) with Houston ...

4. Nasal irrigation - Wikipedia

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   Nasal irrigation (also called nasal lavage, nasal toilet, or nasal douche) is a personal hygiene practice in which the nasal cavity is washed to flush out mucus and debris from the nose and sinuses, in order to enhance nasal breathing. Nasal irrigation can also refer to the use of saline nasal spray or nebulizers to moisten the mucous membranes.

5. Post-nasal drip - Wikipedia

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   However, some researchers argue that the flow of mucus down the back of the throat from the nasal cavity is a normal physiologic process that occurs in all healthy individuals. [1] Some researchers challenge post-nasal drip as a syndrome and instead view it as a symptom, also taking into account variation across different societies.

6. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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   Here’s how experts suggest you loosen and clear mucus from your chest ASAP. ... Take a slow, deep breath through your nose. Hold for 2 counts. Lean forward slightly.

7. Airway clearance therapy - Wikipedia

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   Airway clearance therapy is treatment that uses a number of airway clearance techniques to clear the respiratory airways of mucus and other secretions. [1] Several respiratory diseases cause the normal mucociliary clearance mechanism to become impaired resulting in a build-up of mucus which obstructs breathing, and also affects the cough reflex.

8. Stop blowing your nose the wrong way, grab a hot water ... - AOL

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   Instead, try gently blowing one nostril at a time and using a saline spray or neti pot to reduce uncomfortable mucus. And, if your cold lasts longer than 10 days or is accompanied by a high fever ...

9. Decongestant - Wikipedia

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   This induces vasoconstriction of the blood vessels in the nose, throat, and paranasal sinuses, which results in reduced inflammation and mucus formation in these areas. Decongestant nasal sprays and eye drops often contain oxymetazoline and are used for topical decongestion.