Winter is here, and with it comes the season of sniffles, sneezes, and stuffy noses. But have you ever stopped to wonder if you are blowing your nose correctly? Well, for those puzzled about whether there's a correct way to do it, a board-certified pediatric allergist cautions that an incorrect technique can lead to nose bleeds and ear infections.
Blowing your nose too forcefully or using both nostrils at once may seem harmless, but according to Dr. Zachary Ruben from Chicago, it can actually put dangerous pressure on the delicate nasal passages, potentially causing damage.
