There is nothing more annoying than the constant dripping mucus from the nostrils. Whether it is because of the common cold or allergies, a runny nose simply ruins the day. How many people have finished plies and roles of tissue paper just to blow their noses? Do you know that blowing our noses too hard can cause health problems that need treatment from a sinus specialist in Singapore?
Here are the risks of blowing your nose too much:
1. Nosebleed
Forcefully blowing your nose has ten times more pressure than sneezing and coughing. This pressure can burst blood vessels in the mucus membrane, causing the nose to bleed. However, this type of nosebleed does not require treatment from an ENT specialist in Singapore nor medication as it stops by itself.
2. Weakness in the nasal and sinus structure
The prolonged blowing of the nose weakens the nasal structure due to the constant pressure. Blowing the nose forcefully while covering one nostril doubles the pressure and could cause the thin bone near the eye sockets called lamina papyracea to break. These cases may need treatment from an ear nose throat clinic in Singapore.
3. Ear infection
The nose harbours many bacterias and viruses as it filters the air that passes through the nostrils. The nasal cavity is linked to the ear. Blowing the nose could transfer these germs to the ear, causing an ear infection. Consult an ENT specialist in Singapore if you have an ear infection.
4. Increases the risk of brain aneurysm ruptures
According to a study, among the eight factors that could trigger the rupture of an intracranial aneurysm, blowing the nose ranks third. Softly blowing the nose could minimise the risk of a brain aneurysm.
5. Eardrum rupture
The eardrum is a thin membrane that vibrates whenever a sound hits. High pressure due to blowing of the nose could rupture the eardrum that could lead to hearing loss.
One safe way to relieve a runny nose is by using a saline nasal spray.
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