Last Updated on August 14, 2021 by
When it comes to the human body, you can be pretty sure that everything found in it has a purpose. This is also true of the mucus in the nose. The nose is the passageway through which the air enters our body. A great deal has to be done to that air, however, before it enters our lungs. It has to be warmed, and it has to be cleaned.
Many dust particles that enter the air are removed by way of the nose. The first cleansing of this air is carried out by the bristle hairs which are at the entrance to the nose. This is where the coarse dust particles are removed. Starting with the nose and extending to the air chambers of the lungs, the passageway is lined with cells that have delicate little hairs growing out of them. These hairs are called “cilia”.
The mucus in our nose is clear as glass. The reason it becomes greyish green in color is that tiny dust granules have been brought up from the windpipe by the cilia and carried into the nose, where they become mixed with the mucus.
A human being inhales millions of dust granules every minute of the day and night. This is true no matter where you live! The only air that is dust-free is the air over the ocean, once you get at least 600 miles from shore. Even a breath of pure country air contains about half a million dust particles!
Together with the dust, all types of bacteria enter our nose when we breathe. These bacteria stick to the mucous layer in our nose. And since the mucus is antiseptic, it kills many of the bacteria. So you see, the mucus in our nose really has the job of helping guard our health!
How Can I Get Rid Of Mucus In My Nose?
1. Keeping the air moist.
2. Drinking plenty of fluids.
3. Applying a warm, wet washcloth to the face.
4. Keeping the head elevated.
5. Not suppressing a cough.
6. Discreetly getting rid of phle
How do I stop my nose from producing mucus?
1. Drink more water.
2. Use a humidifier.
3. Use a nasal saline spray.
What naturally kills mucus?
1. Saltwater.
2. Honey.
3. Foods and herbs.
4. Essential oils.
5. Elevate the head.
6. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
What foods help clear mucus?
1. Ginger.
2. Cayenne pepper.
3. Garlic.
4. Pineapple.
