You Might Be Blowing Your Nose Too Hard

One of the worst parts of a cold is the incessant nose blowing.

The Wall Street Journal points out this is actually a terrible idea.

And beware of a crackling sound in your ears.

“That’s excess mucus being blown back into the middle ear,” he says.

If you’re all clogged up and need some help, don’t use pressure.

Instead, go for saline spray or mist to loosen up the mucus, then blow.

What’s the Best Way to Blow Your Nose?| The Wall Street Journal

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