Can’t breathe without your nasal spray? You’re not alone. But here’s why that quick fix can cause long-term harm.
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Slimy snot is an important part of how your immune system wards off germs and fights back from infection.
The nose produces more than 100 millilitres of snot over the course of a day (less during sleep) and uses it to treat and filter the air we breathe.
A study that finds good sex gets rid of nasal congestion is definitely worthy of careful appraisal.
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David King is a Friend of The Conversation.Senior Lecturer in General Practice, The University of Queensland
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing at Purdue Global, Purdue University
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