A leading doctor warns that common nose-blowing habits can actually increase the risk of ear infections and nosebleeds.
As winter approaches, cold and flu season is in full swing, making tissues a common sight for many Brits. However, a leading doctor has warned that common nose-blowing habits could be doing more harm than good. Rather than providing relief, clearing your nose incorrectly can increase the risk of serious ear infections and nosebleeds.
Dr Zachary Rubin, a paediatric allergist based in America, explained that forcefully expelling air and mucus through both nostrils simultaneously can put pressure on the delicate nasal passages, potentially damaging them. Congestion occurs when the thin tissues lining the nose swell, narrowing the nasal passages. As the immune system produces mucus to fight infection, breathing becomes more difficult. Dr Rubin cautioned on Instagram that forcefully blowing through both nostrils can push viruses and bacteria into the back of the nasal canal, where they can become dangerous. He explained that this region connects to the middle ear via the eustachian tubes. Consequently, blowing your nose too hard 'could be displacing mucus, bacteria and viruses into that eustachian tube and potentially increase the risk of having an ear infection,' he stressed. Excessive pressure can also put the blood vessels in the nose under intense stress, potentially causing them to burst and trigger a nosebleed. While these types of nosebleeds are usually not medically serious, they can be inconvenient and messy, especially in public. Aggressive nose-blowing can also cause issues elsewhere in the face by triggering a rapid change in pressure behind the eardrum, leading to ear pain and even a ruptured eardrum in rare cases. According to Dr Carl Philpott, a professor of rhinology at the University of East Anglia, blowing too hard can even fracture the tiny bones inside the inner ear
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