eli5 Why does chewing gum unclog my sinus.
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Many types of gum use mint or mint oil. Those have natural menthol, which eases irritation in the airways and clear your sinuses.
Many types of gum use mint or mint oil. Those have natural menthol, which eases irritation in the airways and clear your sinuses.
A combination of the menthol in the gum and also the motion of chewing moves your sinuses which helps loosen them up.
The chewing motion helps open up the end of your sinuses connected to your ears, same way chewing gum or yawning helps pop your ears when you’re in an airplane.
A combination of the menthol in the gum and also the motion of chewing moves your sinuses which helps loosen them up.
The chewing motion helps open up the end of your sinuses connected to your ears, same way chewing gum or yawning helps pop your ears when you’re in an airplane.
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