Waarom je nooit je neus moet snuiten

As a child, you probably learned to blow your nose when it was stuffy. In this episode, Godelieve Damen (Radboudumc) explains why it is much better for your own health and that of others to blow your nose. Or even better against that annoying congestion: rinse with salt water. With these tips, you will get through the flu season! With thanks to: the 3D lab of the Radboudumc for making the 3D models. 00:00 Why do we blow our nose? 00:26 Why does your nose get blocked when you have a cold? 00:57 We swallow 1.5 - 2 liters of snot per day 01:29 What happens when you blow your nose? 02:02 Why is it better to sniff your nose? 03:23 How do you clear a stuffy nose? 03:33 Is nasal spray addictive? 04:18 Why should you rinse your nose with salt? Do you have a question? Or a comment? You can do so via this form: https://forms.gle/5YTUR72pTwzXRAFk6 More science? Check: Podcast on Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/0z2ydI7... Podcast on iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/nl/podcast/d... Our website ► http://www.universiteitvannederland.nl/ Instagram ►  / universiteitnl   Twitter ►   / universiteitnl   Facebook ►   / universiteitvannederland   For non-commercial use, fragments may be used (provided that the context is preserved). Always mention the source: University of the Netherlands. If in doubt, email us at [email protected] About the University of the Netherlands: The University of the Netherlands has an independent editorial team that produces podcasts, videos and social posts on scientific subjects every week. We believe that everyone should be able to learn from the top scientists we have in the Netherlands. Without tuition fees or exams. We are the university for everyone.