PPM Version:
Are you blowing your nose wrong? A doctor in London says that when you blow both nostrils as hard as you can, you can shoot mucus into your sinuses . . . and that can lead to a sinus infection. The RIGHT way to blow your nose is to gently blow each nostril individually.
Full Story:
Here's a theory on why you seem to be stuck with a PERMENANT COLD this winter. You're making yourself sicker because you're blowing your nose wrong.
--Yes, you can blow your nose wrong. A doctor in London says that when you blow BOTH nostrils into a Kleenex as hard as you can, you can shoot some of your mucus into your sinuses. And that can lead to a sinus infection.
--The RIGHT way to blow your nose is to gently blow each nostril individually.
--He also says that neti pots don't really work . . . but using a decongestant spray actually will make you feel better. Decongestant sprays work about four to five times more effectively than decongestant tablets.