A nose washing method called “Cuckoo” was invented by the American physician Proetz. Now this method is used in the treatment of both adults and children. Little inhabitants of the planet undergo this procedure if they have various infections in the organ of smell, adenoids, tonsillitis, etc. Today we will find out how this event is performed in the hospital and at home, what drugs are needed, as well as its consequences and contraindications.
Why carry out the procedure?
Nasal lavage, or scientifically irrigation, is a method designed to cleanse the cavity of the organ of smell with the help of a medicine. Microbes, viruses, dust and so on are washed off the surface of the mucous membrane. And as a result, the inflammation decreases, the edema is eliminated, the movement of secretions increases. And all this leads to an increase in the protective properties of the nasal mucosa. Therefore, such a method of washing the organ of smell, such as "Cuckoo." The ENT procedure should be performed by a specialist, but there are times when the doctor gives his instructions to parents, and they do nose irrigation for children at home. However, in order to avoid negative consequences, it is still better for such an event to be carried out by a specialist.
What diseases do I need to undergo a procedure for?
Not every time you can use the Cuckoo method. An ENT procedure of this nature is performed with the following diseases of the sinuses and nose:
- polyps;
- adenoids;
- tonsillitis;
- different types of sinusitis;
- runny nose of an allergic origin.
By the way, in addition to the indications, this event has limitations: it is impossible to perform it for people who have regular nosebleeds, epileptics, as well as children under 5 years old.
Hospital nose irrigation
As a rule, the “Cuckoo” (ENT procedure) is not done at home due to the patient’s lack of skills in its proper conduct. Therefore, it is carried out in special rooms in hospitals and is done as follows:
- The patient is located on the couch in a reclined position.
- The specialist introduces small catheters into the nasal cavity of the patient.
- A solution of the drug is delivered through one tube using a special device, and a suction is attached to the other, which removes the supplied fluid from the organ of smell.
During the procedure, excreta of a different nature are mixed with the medicine and absorbed into the reservoir.
Throughout the event, the patient should say “cuckoo”, this is necessary so that you can isolate the nasal cavity so that the medicine does not get into the throat.
Essential Drugs
For irrigation of the olfactory organ, such means are used:
- Vasoconstrictor drugs. They provide the effect of antiseptics on inflammatory processes, as a result of which drugs go deep into the cavity and clear the pus and sinus mucus. As a rule, such sprays are used for children: “Nok-spray”, “Sanorin”, “Galazolin” solution.
- Antiseptic drugs. They effectively cleanse the sinuses from accumulated pus, and also prevent its appearance. Most often, such solutions as Ceftriaxone, Furatsilin, Mirastimin are used.
Patient Memo
There are certain rules that a patient must adhere to when performing nose irrigation using the Cuckoo method. ENT procedure requires the patient to perform the following items:
- A person’s head should be thrown back about 45 degrees during manipulations. Throwing it too far is not worth it.
- You need to monitor your breathing: it should be even.
- Before the procedure, you should calm down, and during its conduct behave unconstrained: do not panic, do not be nervous.
- You can’t move and turn your head. A person must be in the same position throughout the procedure.
- After washing the nose, you can go outside only after 40 minutes, and then if it is warm there. In the cold season, it is generally worth waiting at least 1.5 hours, and only then go out into the fresh air.
- Perform "Cuckoo" you need a course of 10 procedures, otherwise there will be little sense from this.
Nasal lavage at home
As already noted above, often in hospitals and with the participation of a specialist, the olfactory organ is irrigated using the Cuckoo method. ENT procedure, photo which can be seen below, can sometimes be assigned to the child at home. But this happens rarely, only in exceptional cases. For example, if the baby is panicky afraid of people in white coats, he begins to have a tantrum, and becomes unbalanced, then the doctor can take a risky step and allow the parents not to conduct hospital measures to cleanse the organ of smell from mucus and pus called “Cuckoo” . An ENT procedure for children at home should be performed with all the prescriptions of a specialist, since any deviation from the rules can threaten the baby with serious health problems.
So, for such an event, you will need the following tools and medicines:
- a rubber bulb, a small teapot, or special devices sold in pharmacies, such as Dolphin or Rinolife;
- vasoconstrictive baby drops in the nose;
- saline.
The step-by-step process of washing the body of smell to the child at home:
- The child stands above the sink, the body bends forward and turns his head to the side. Mom at this time pours a solution of sodium chloride into the upper nostril (it is sold in a pharmacy, it costs a penny). Please note: the fluid must be introduced slowly. And if everything is correctly performed, then from another nasal passage the liquid will pour out. During this event, a girl or a boy should speak “cuckoo” so that the solution does not get into the throat.
- After washing, the baby should blow its nose thoroughly.
- The last stage is to instill the child's nose with vasoconstrictive drops.
Negative consequences
Now we find out what are the undesirable situations after washing the nose with the Cuckoo method. An ENT procedure can have such negative consequences as:
- Nose bleed.
- Headache.
- A feeling of stuffiness in the ears.
- Prolonged sneezing.
- Burning sensation in the organ of smell.
- Vomiting (often observed in children).
If the “Cuckoo” is an ENT procedure, it was done incorrectly for children (this happens when parents try to conduct it on their own at home), then this can lead to serious problems. For example, if there were obstructions to the fluid in the nose (swelling of the mucosa), then there is a risk that the disease will go into a serious stage. Also, the infection can enter the canal that connects the middle ear to the pharynx, and as a result, otitis media or eustachitis can develop - dangerous ailments that often occur in children due to improper treatment.
Opinions of parents about the procedure
The nose irrigation method called “Cuckoo” has proven itself very well - the ENT procedure, the reviews are mostly positive. Many mothers do not enjoy the effect of such an event. After 4-5 sessions, the children stop complaining of shortness of breath, pain in the head, and most importantly - the disease goes away.
However, there are also negative reviews about this event, which are based on:
- The high cost of the procedure.
- The appearance of complications.
As for the cost of such an event, one thing can be said: if the doctor gives a referral for nose irrigation in a local clinic, then the parents do not pay any money. But if mom wants to go to another hospital, then there, of course, she will have to fork out for nose irrigation using the Cuckoo method. The ENT procedure for children also has negative reviews because there are cases when the baby has problems after the event.
Complications after nose irrigation can be for two reasons:
- The age of the child.
- Incompetence of the doctor.
As for age, I want to remind you that only children from 5 years old are allowed to do nose irrigation using the Cuckoo method. And if the pediatrician sends a sick 2-year-old child to such a procedure, then mom should think and go to a consultation with another specialist. There are situations when, during an event, an infection enters the Eustachian tubes, it is completely the fault of the specialist. Therefore, before entrusting your child to this or that doctor, you need to find out about his qualifications, work experience, so as not to harm your baby.
Now you know that there is an excellent method of washing the nose under the interesting name “Cuckoo”. And this name was given to this method of olfactory organ irrigation due to the fact that during the procedure the patient must say “cu” so that the drug solution does not get into the throat. We found out that it is best to conduct such an event in a hospital, so that the specialist does everything right, and the child does not have complications. But there are times when doctors agree and give the green light to carry out this procedure at home. Then the task of the parents is to find out to the smallest details how to properly irrigate the child’s nose so as not to start the disease and cause complications.