# Sawbones Classic: Nose Blowing

An episode of [Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/665149280), 23 Dec 2025, 39 min.

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This cold and flu season, we're bringing you a classic episode on clearing your nasal passage correctly. Blowing your nose is maybe the only small glint of satisfaction had while having a cold or sinus infection. But is blowing your nose actually good, or even safe? Dr. Sydnee and Justin look through the history of handkerchiefs and nose-wiping to the science of what happens to your sinuses when you blow your nose in order to try and find a happy medium. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ Harmony House: https://harmonyhousewv.com/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinsawbones

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