As with almost anything in life, there are pros and cons to blowing your nose (stick with me here). On one hand, it can really help with relieving stuffiness and congestion—plus it prevents mucus from ...

Whenever we get the sniffles or a blocked nose, we spend the majority of our time blowing our noses in an effort to breathe clearly again. However, according to a 2000 study, those of us who blow ...

We’ve all been there, stuffy nose, tissue in hand, ready to blow, but here’s the thing, that forceful honking sound you’re making? It’s actually a warning sign that you’re doing it wrong, health ...

I have been fighting an inflamed sinus for weeks now, and it feels like an endless cycle of discomfort. Breathing through my nose has become almost impossible, making every breath feel shallow and ...

Otorhinolaryngologists—or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists—want you to reconsider how to blow your nose to prevent inflammation and infection. You may think you learned how to blow your nose ...

Many of us instinctively blow our noses when we're battling a cold, assuming it's the best way to clear mucus and breathe ...

You feel a bit of a nasal drip about to hit your lip. What you really need to do is grab a tissue and clear the airway, but that would mean unleashing that sound you make in public. The snorty, ...

Blowing your nose does seem simple, but sometimes it’s not. (After all, bright red, raw nostrils during the winter months is no fun!) But by breaking down tissue training into steps — and teaching ...

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It's that time of year where everyone in the office is calling in sick. Those nasty sniffles are just part of the hassle, but you could be making it a lot worse for yourself if you're not blowing your ...

(CNN) — Every time I get the sniffles, I long for the days when I can breathe freely again. Like most people, grabbing a tissue and blowing my nose is the usual go-to move, and with good reason. The ...