In the spring and autumn pollen seasons and cities with severe air pollution, nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose have become lingering troubles for many people with allergies. Instead of relying on anti-allergic drugs for a long time, many people have begun to try using nasal washer, hoping to relieve symptoms through physical cleaning. So the question is: Can a nasal washer really "cure" allergies?
This article will focus on the core question of "Can a nasal washer cure allergies?" and conduct a detailed analysis from the aspects of medical principles, clinical applications, safety and recommended methods to help you find a scientific and efficient way to deal with allergies.
What is a nasal washer? How does it work?
A nasal washer is a device that flushes the inside of the nasal cavity with warm salt water. It is often used to remove allergens, dust, viruses and secretions in the nasal cavity. It does not rely on drugs, but uses physical methods to make the nasal cavity cleaner and breathing smoother.
Common types of nasal washers include:
- Squeeze bottle nasal washers (such as DeepCozy 300ml nasal wash pot)
- Electric nasal washers
- Spray nasal irrigation devices
These products are usually used with isotonic or hypertonic saline, which can effectively reduce the irritation of allergens to the nasal mucosa.
Can nasal washers treat allergies? Scientific answer
The answer is: nasal washers cannot cure allergies, but they can significantly relieve symptoms and are one of the important auxiliary means in the management of nasal allergies.
Cause analysis:
The root cause of allergies is that the immune system overreacts to certain substances in the environment (such as pollen, dust mites, animal hair, etc.). Nasal washers cannot change the immune mechanism, so they cannot "cure" allergies.
But nasal washers can promptly wash away allergens attached to the nasal mucosa, reduce irritation from the source, and relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing caused by allergies.
Nasal irrigation can also improve the self-cleaning function of the nasal cavity, help restore the health of the mucosa, and indirectly improve the tolerance of the nasal cavity.
Several clinical studies have shown that patients with allergic rhinitis who insist on using nasal irrigation devices every day have significantly reduced symptom severity, medication frequency and recurrence rate.
Advantages of nasal irrigation devices in alleviating allergies
The biggest advantage of using nasal irrigation devices is that they are non-drug, non-addictive, and suitable for long-term use, especially for patients with poor tolerance to antihistamines.
The core functions of nasal irrigation devices in alleviating allergies include:
- Removing allergens (pollen, dust mites, etc.)
- Relieve nasal congestion and promote ventilation
- Reducing typical symptoms such as nasal itching, sneezing, and runny nose
- Reducing drug dosage and reducing the risk of side effects
- Improving sleep quality and daytime work efficiency
Which groups of people are more suitable for allergy relief through nasal irrigation?
- Patients with hay fever (especially high incidence in spring and autumn)
- People with dust mite allergies (people with indoor allergies)
- Patients with long-term rhinitis (allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis)
- Pregnant women or children (people sensitive to drugs)
- Residents in air-polluted areas
How to use nasal irrigation devices correctly to relieve allergies?
- Use 1-2 times a day, especially in the morning and evening or after going out and returning home for better results.
- Use with saline or matching nasal wash salt (such as DeepCozy nasal wash salt), and do not use tap water directly.
- Keep the neti pot clean before and after use to avoid secondary contamination.
- When using, lean forward and tilt your head slightly to one side. The water flows in from one nostril and out from the other side.
- People with nose bleeding, postoperative recovery period or tympanic membrane perforation should not use it by themselves, and should consult a doctor first.
Although the nasal wash can not fundamentally cure allergies, it has been widely used in the long-term management of allergic rhinitis as an efficient, safe and economical auxiliary method. Especially in the high-incidence season of allergies, insisting on using the nasal wash every day can effectively relieve symptoms, reduce the probability of recurrence, and help you have a refreshing and smooth breathing experience.
If you are looking for a nasal wash product that combines safety and comfort, you might as well try the DeepCozy set and build the first line of defense for the nasal health of yourself and your family from today.
