What are the benefits of applying a hot towel to the nose?

Hot towel, we have all used it and we all know that it is quite comfortable to use. What is the correct way to apply a hot towel to the nose? What are the benefits of applying a hot towel to the nose?

The correct way to apply hot towel to nose

1. Prepare a clean towel, soak it in hot water at about 50℃, pick it up after about 30 seconds while it is still hot, and gently wring it dry;

2. Cover your nostrils with a hot towel and take a deep breath through your nose. This will allow you to inhale a lot of hot air into your nostrils, which will have a better effect.

3. Continue the hot compress for about 10 minutes. If you feel the towel becomes cold in the middle, you can put it in hot water to heat it, and then repeat the above steps.

Benefits of hot towel compress on nose

1. Improve rhinitis

Using a hot towel to compress can not only warm the nasal cavity, but also moisten the nasal mucosa. It can also further promote the discharge of dirt in the nasal cavity and keep the nasal cavity clean. It is very suitable for the early stage of rhinitis, especially for children.

2. Anti-inflammatory and acne treatment

If you have pimples or even abscesses in your nostrils, do not pick them with your hands, as this will cause the inflammation to become more and more serious. Using a hot towel for hot compress can reduce inflammation and remove acne.

3. Treat nasal congestion

When you sleep, mucus will flow back into your throat, causing coughing, which will lead to constant coughing in the middle of the night. Applying a hot towel to the nose can dilate blood vessels, improve local blood circulation, and make the nose unobstructed.