In the autumn-winter period, many people suffer from sinusitis. Such a pathology is characterized by an inflammatory process in the maxillary sinus. This is a serious disease that requires comprehensive adequate treatment. After all, sinusitis can lead to serious consequences, starting from severe pain and ending with sepsis. To prevent the development of such complications, the doctor will recommend appropriate medical therapy. But adequate treatment is completely impossible without a procedure like a cuckoo. With sinusitis, it is she who brings quick relief and provides recovery.
The essence of the method
The procedure is known in medical practice by the name of the doctor who invented this method of treatment - Arthur Proetz. The event is popularly called the "cuckoo." What is this procedure?
The method of "cuckoo" with sinusitis is a physiotherapeutic measure that allows using medications to perform hygiene of the nasal cavities. During the manipulation, the patient should say: "cuckoo." Thanks to these simple steps, the laryngeal opening closes securely. As a result, the patient's oral cavity is completely protected from the penetration of mucus and medicinal solutions into it.
It is precisely because of the need to “cook” during the procedure that washing the nose has received such a strange name among the people.
What is the procedure for?
"Cuckoo" with sinusitis is not only a hygienic event, but also a therapeutic one. The procedure is recommended for patients suffering from a variety of diseases of the respiratory system. This method allows you to protect the body from the spread of infection. In addition, it provides a great healing effect.
If viruses attack the body, then mucus begins to secrete from the nose. This is a normal defensive reaction to the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms. Mucus protects the respiratory system from the entry of bacteria and dust into it. But the body can not always fully resist infection. And this threatens the development of diseases.
Washing the nasal cavities eliminates the pathogenic flora, dust, dead cells, excess mucus. Thanks to this procedure, nasal breathing normalizes very quickly, and the functioning of the mucosa is restored.
In addition, the cuckoo procedure for sinusitis is carried out using special therapeutic solutions. This greatly enhances the cleansing effect. But the main and main advantage of this method is the ability (in most cases) to avoid surgical interventions (punctures), which are sometimes required for sinusitis.
Indications for the event
The sinus washing procedure is recommended for patients who are diagnosed with the following pathologies:
- Sinusitis The event helps to cope with both chronic and prolonged forms of the disease.
- Adenoiditis Pathology implies an inflammatory process that occurs in the pharyngeal tonsil. The disease is often observed in patients in childhood.
- Sinus inflammation. This symptomatology is characteristic for a variety of curvatures of the nasal septum. These pathologies prevent the free outflow of pus and mucus.
- Adenoids . The growth of the pharyngeal tonsil, which is based on hypertrophy of the lymphatic tissue, often leads to difficulty breathing and accumulation of mucus.
- Runny nose . Washing will be beneficial for rhinitis of any nature. The event helps even with allergic rhinitis.
Most often, the cuckoo procedure is recommended for sinusitis, when the process has acquired a chronic course. So, initially the patient is prescribed antiviral drugs, antibiotic treatment. If sinusitis comes back again after some time, then doctors are talking about a chronic form. In this case, the patient is advised to resort to washing the nose.
The procedure in the hospital
How to make a "cuckoo" with sinusitis in a medical clinic?
The technology for implementing the event is quite simple:
- Initially, the doctor instills the nasal cavity with a drug that provides vasoconstriction. This will reduce the swelling of the mucosa, increase the effectiveness of the event and the depth of exposure to the drug solution.
- The patient lies on the couch, and throws his head back a little. The angle of inclination should reach 45 degrees.
- Using a syringe (with the needle removed), a drug solution is injected into one nasal passage. For one nostril, you need 120 ml of fluid. This is about 5-6 infusions with a 20 milligram syringe.
- A special suction is inserted into the other nasal passage. Such an electromechanical device absorbs sinus lavage fluid.
- During the procedure, the patient constantly repeats: "Ku-ku."
- If congestion is detected in the bosom, then the ENT holds a pair of nostrils for a couple of seconds, then another. This method creates a pressure drop, as a result of which the purulent plug comes out much faster.
- Flushing is carried out for the other nasal passage.
- At the end of the event, the patient is injected into the sinus with a drug.
Often patients are interested in the question: is this procedure painful? Doctors say that the event does not cause pain at all. However, rinsing the nose is somewhat unpleasant. Therefore, for such treatment it is necessary to prepare psychologically in advance.
Independent procedure
It is best to entrust nose washing to competent specialists. Especially if the procedure will be carried out by the child or performed for the first time.
But many people prefer to rinse their nose on their own. In this case, the correct technique is important.
A cuckoo is performed for sinusitis at home as follows:
- The procedure is most conveniently carried out near the sink in the bathroom.
- Prepare a medicinal solution for washing.
- In the pharmacy you can buy a special kettle designed for washing the nose. Sometimes such devices are sold complete with a medicinal solution for the procedure. In the absence of this equipment, you can use a regular syringe (20 ml) without a needle or a rubber bulb.
- Clean your nasal cavities if possible. Then instill each nostril with a vasoconstrictor medicine.
- Position yourself above the sink. It is necessary to tilt your head forward and slightly to the side (at an angle of 45 degrees). This position will avoid the penetration of the solution into the nasopharynx or ear holes.
- The tip of the irrigator (syringe, pear) is injected into the upper nasal passage by about 1 cm.
- Very carefully, feeding the solution in a small stream, begin washing. Gradually, the flow rate needs to be increased. With proper washing, pus from the nostril below will begin to flow.
- Repeat several more such infusions for one move. Then flush the other cavity.
- After the event, carefully empty your nose from mucus.
Safety regulations
It is very important that the nose is properly rinsed with sinusitis. “Cuckoo” - a procedure that brings great relief. But in case of improper implementation, the event can provide extremely negative consequences.
Therefore, during the event, you must adhere to such rules:
- Be sure to control the flow of the drug solution.
- Before starting washing, eliminate swelling of the mucous membrane. For this, vasoconstrictor drugs are used. Otherwise, a solution containing purulent discharge from the sinuses can enter the ear canals. This will lead to the development of purulent otitis or eustachitis.
- If the event is held in a clinic, the patient is forbidden to rise sharply. This will provoke dizziness, nosebleeds, sometimes even loss of consciousness. In the case of self-treatment, do not perform abrupt head movements.
- One session is enough to feel significant relief. However, the patient must tune in to a full course of washing. As a rule, it on average consists of 5-7 procedures. To recover completely from the disease, doctors recommend 8-10 sessions.
- Rinsing should not be done immediately before entering cold air. This will lead to hypothermia. You should not carry out the event at night, as the liquid will continue to flow from the nasal passages.
Medications
Rinsing with a cuckoo in case of sinusitis involves the use of medications.
For the event, 2 types of drugs are used:
- Vasoconstrictor drugs. They are used before the procedure. These drugs are intended to relieve swelling of the mucosa.
- Antiseptic agents. Medicines are designed to combat pathogenic bacteria. Such drugs can sometimes cause a burning sensation, irritation of the mucosa, and provoke sneezing.
Vasoconstrictor drugs
Great tools are:
- "Nazivin."
- Farmazolin.
- "Oxymetazoline."
- "Sanorin."
- "Nazol."
- Otrivin.
- "For".
Antiseptic drugs
The choice is often stopped on such medicines:
- Miramistin.
- Furacilin solution.
- "Chlorhexidine."
- "Cefatoxime".
Feasible side effects
"Cuckoo" with sinusitis is a virtually painless and safe procedure. The discomfort that can sometimes occur in patients is psychological in nature (fear of an event, anxiety, panic).
But in some patients, the procedure may be accompanied by rather negative manifestations:
- burning sensation;
- redness of the eyes;
- discomfort in the nose;
- strong sneezing;
- pain, heaviness in the head;
- weak nosebleeds;
- stuffy ears;
- nausea, vomiting;
- injuries and damage to the nasal mucosa.
Contraindications to the procedure
Treatment of sinusitis "cuckoo" is strictly prohibited with:
- allergies to flushing solution;
- persistent puffiness, not reducible;
- tumor growths in the nose ;
- diagnosis of otitis media;
- epilepsy;
- frequent nosebleeds.
Patient opinion
Many people respond quite positively to such a procedure as a cuckoo with sinusitis. Reviews of most patients confirm the painlessness and effectiveness of the event. Washing quickly restores nasal breathing. In addition, the event allows people to avoid such an unpleasant intervention as a puncture.