Use a saline nasal rinse with sterile, distilled, or previously boiled water
Use a neti pot, squeeze bottle, or nasal irrigation device
Lean over a sink and tilt your head slightly forward and to one side
Insert the spout into the upper nostril
Breathe through your mouth
Let the saline flow through the nasal cavity and out the other nostril or mouth
Repeat on the other side
Blow your nose gently after rinsing
Use warm saline if comfortable
Clean and air-dry the device after each use
Use saline nasal spray for a gentler option
Stay hydrated
Use steam inhalation or a warm shower to loosen mucus
Avoid using tap water unless it has been boiled and cooled or is sterile
Stop and seek medical advice if you have severe pain, frequent nosebleeds, or symptoms that worsen