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So I got into this debate with my wife this morning. Our 5 year old asked how to blow his nose - been trying to teach him for a while.
I tell him to hold one nostril closed and blow through his nose.
My WIFE says he doesn't have to hold a nostril, that he can keep them both open.
Folks, IMO there is a right way and a wrong way.
The way to go on this matter IS to hold 1 nostril closed. Am I right?
Posting a poll.
Do you hold 1 nostril at a time closed or just let it fly without holding either?
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Both open. Closing one nostril increases the chance of busting a blood vessell in your nostril which could cause a nose bleed that can last for days if not cauterized. Been there done that. However, most articles will advise to close one nostril and blow GENTLY. I guess Gently is not something I see as a nasal canal cleaner. So technically, you are correct according to the internets. Dr. Dog.
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do you make a loud honking noise when blowing your nose or do you do a soft gentle breeze thru?
I try to make as much noise as possible when blowing my nose. wake up the dead! same thing when sneezing too. the louder, the better.
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I had sinus problems as a kid. I specifically remember the doctor telling me to avoid closing one nostril and blow both together. Been doing it that way ever since.
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I let it dry up and proceed with the pick & flick.
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(09-27-2017, 07:24 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: Both open. Closing one nostril increases the chance of busting a blood vessell in your nostril which could cause a nose bleed that can last for days if not cauterized. Been there done that. However, most articles will advise to close one nostril and blow GENTLY. I guess Gently is not something I see as a nasal canal cleaner. So technically, you are correct according to the internets. Dr. Dog.
Cripes! Thanks for giving me yet one more thing to worry about.
(09-28-2017, 11:48 AM)Interceptor Wrote: I let it dry up and proceed with the pick & flick.
Never a bad choice.
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I've always had sinus problems and I mostly use the one nostril "snot rocket" method, combined with some picking and flicking if they're dried up.
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As long as you don't eat it after it cools off either method works.. And NEVER eat another person's booger. It's bad form.
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