Using a special quartz lamp, you can not only disinfect the room, but also conduct therapy for adults and children. Consider the features of the procedure for quartzization of the throat and nose, indications and contraindications, as well as the rules for conducting and the therapeutic effect of manipulation.
Who is recommended?
The essence of the procedure is the destruction of bacteria by ultraviolet light. Scientists have proven that this radiation negatively affects the DNA of pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms, thereby interfering with their reproduction process. Quartzing is often used in hospital rooms in order to reduce the possible risk of human infection.
Experts recommend using the procedure to rehabilitate the room from bacteria and viruses, as well as to increase immunity and treatment for:
- diseases associated with the respiratory system (primarily with bronchitis);
- with inflammation of the throat and oral cavity;
- in dermatology;
- in gynecology;
- with pain in the bones and joints;
- in the treatment of allergic rhinitis;
- with a lack of vitamin D and the development of possible rickets.
Quartzing: Pros and Cons
Previously, the use of quartz lamps was available only in a hospital setting. Now, such devices can be purchased for use at home.
Pros:
- You can use the device regardless of age;
- side effects when following the instructions are minimized;
- exposure to ultraviolet radiation contributes to the destruction of toxins that accumulate in the body;
- ozone, which is released during the operation of a quartz lamp, acts as a disinfectant (this is especially important in the autumn-winter period and during epidemics).
It is proved that periodic quartzization can compensate for the lack of sunlight, improve metabolism and start the processes of renewal in tissues.
Negative factors from the procedure using these lamps can occur only when a person does not adhere to the instructions for use. In this case, the possible risk of developing oncology, heart problems and blood-related diseases increases.
Indications
Quartzing can be used in the treatment of a large number of diseases. However, it is noted that the procedure should be used only as directed by the doctor.
The use of quartz lamps is shown:
- Influenza - in this case, the use of the procedure can reduce the possible risk of complications.
- Acute rhinitis - quartzing of the nose and throat at home is quite an effective practice, with which you can not only remove unpleasant symptoms, but also reduce possible complications (with snot of green shade, quartz treatment is not carried out).
- Chronic sinusitis and tonsillitis - radiation in this case falls on the place of spread of bacteria and viruses (nose or throat).
- Sinusitis - helps reduce pain, and also relieves unpleasant symptoms.
- Laryngitis, pharyngitis - is used both in the acute stage and in the chronic.
- Otitis - reduces the amount of purulent discharge and relieves pain.
- Angina - reduces the inflammatory process and promotes a speedy recovery.
Quartz lamps are actively used in the treatment of children, since they do not cause pain. They can be used both as adjunctive therapy and as a preventative measure. For example, during seasonal exacerbations or epidemics.
Therapeutic effect
The desired result from therapy depends on the wavelength of ultraviolet radiation, the depth of its penetration and the exposure period.
The efficiency of using quartz lamps:
- Wavelengths up to 295 nm (medium wavelength radiation) have anti-inflammatory, regenerative, analgesic and desensitizing effects.
- Under the influence of ultraviolet, vitamin D is formed, which prevents the development of rickets.
- With a direct effect on the pathogenic microorganism, quartz acts bactericidal, while increasing the protective functions of the body.
- Ultraviolet light affects metabolic processes in the body, participates in the exchange of phosphorus and calcium.
Due to the wide spectrum of ultraviolet radiation, it is actively used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. Quartzing of the nose and throat with a cold or rhinitis occurs when using the short-wavelength range of radiation.
Duration of the procedure and frequency
When carrying out the procedure for quartz throat at home, it is worth remembering that the first session should be the least long. As a rule, it lasts from 30 seconds to a minute. Further, the duration of the sessions is gradually increasing. Depending on the period and frequency of use of quartz lamps, treatment can take 3-5 minutes in duration.
The value here is not so much the duration as the number of sessions. Only one quartzization session can be performed per day. The average number of sessions is 5-6. The maximum duration of quartzing of the nose and throat for children should not exceed 6-7 days, but the duration of each session should not exceed 1-3 minutes.
Contraindications
The procedure for disinfecting rooms using quartz lamps has no contraindications. But when conducting quartz throat, the child needs to take into account some factors during which the use of ultraviolet radiation is not recommended.
Contraindications to the procedure include:
- inflammatory processes in the period of exacerbation;
- the presence of neoplasms in the body;
- body bleeding tendency;
- disturbances in the endocrine system;
- cardiovascular failure;
- active tuberculosis;
- hypertension;
- disturbances in the work of the digestive tract (ulcer);
- hypersensitivity to ultraviolet.
The procedure (regardless of the exposure zone) is not performed at elevated body temperature. It is also not recommended to perform quartzing immediately after a serious illness a person has suffered. It is important to give the body to recover and fully recover.
How to use a quartz lamp yourself?
For the procedure of quartzization of the nose and throat at home, special devices are used. They are intended for both children and adults. But here it is important to follow the instructions for the device, as well as adhere to the recommendations of the doctor.
Algorithm for using a quartz lamp at home:
- Security. For this, special safety glasses are used, which are attached to the device. It is also worth closing all unprotected parts of the body.
- Turning on. The device is turned on and left for at least five minutes in order for it to go into optimal operation mode. Only then can a session be started. The duration of the first procedure is from 30 seconds to a minute, then each manipulation is increased by half a minute or a minute, depending on the doctor's recommendations.
- Reuse.
When quartzing the throat, you can use the lamp and several family members at once, both as a home treatment and prevention. To do this, the lamp must be off for at least 20 minutes. Also, when turned on, it should be given time to reach the optimal operating mode within five minutes.
The quartzing procedure can be performed by one person only once a day. Violation of this rule can lead to unpleasant consequences, namely a burn of the nasal mucosa or throat. Also, do not use the tanning device. There should be no plants or domestic animals in the quartz exposure zone.
Therapy Features
Due to the influence of ultraviolet radiation in a certain wave range, there is a decrease in inflammatory processes at the site of exposure. That is why throat quartzing is so often used by doctors in their practice. The procedure is used as adjunctive therapy, and not the main one.
The effectiveness of the procedure lies in the fact that the inflammatory process is actively eliminated, acting directly on the place of development and reproduction of bacteria. Also, the Ural Federal District has an analgesic effect. Actively, this practice is used to treat or prevent children. The manipulation itself, which lasts a maximum of five minutes, is painless. Therefore, most children tolerate it easily. For the treatment of the throat or nose, special nozzles in the form of cones are used.
Throat and nose quartz devices
Most often, the device “Sun” or UFOK-01 is used for home use in diseases of the nose or throat. The device weighing up to 1 kg comes with several nozzles for use in different fields, as well as safety glasses. Also included is a biological dosimeter, with which you can conduct an individual calculation of the radiation biodose.
Quartz lamp "Sun" is used for:
- quartzing of the throat and nose with the help of cone nozzles (tubes);
- disinfection of a small room;
- treatment of skin diseases;
- prevention of disorders in metabolic processes;
- with a lack of sunlight.
At the same time, it is worth using the lamp carefully, especially if the child is not yet three years old. In this case, it is better to carry out the quartzization procedure in a hospital.
The quartzization technique depends directly on the disease. So, with acute pharyngitis, ultraviolet light should act on the back surface of the pharynx. The procedure is carried out daily, starting from 0.5 biodoses, and gradually increases to 2 biodoses. In chronic tonsillitis, both tonsils are irradiated in turn. In this case, therapy can be carried out as a prophylaxis several times a year.
Application features
In the absence of contraindications to quartz throat, it is worth knowing the features of the use of home UV devices.
Quartz lamp for home use has several features, namely:
- In case of influenza or acute respiratory viral infections, it is possible to use ultraviolet radiation not only in the acute period, but also in the process of restoring the body after an illness. A special nozzle performs irradiation of the posterior pharyngeal wall and nasal cavity, since this is where the largest hotbed of bacteria is. The duration of the course is up to 10 days.
- In acute or chronic rhinitis, you can use ultraviolet radiation on the soles, which gives a positive effect. The lamp is placed at a distance of 10 cm from the surfaces of the legs. The duration of the procedure can take 15 minutes, it can be carried out for five days. Quartzing a small child is carried out directly in the nose, which is previously cleaned of snot.
- In acute laryngitis or pharyngitis, the UVD affects the back of the neck and the front surface of the chest. The duration of the procedure can reach 10 minutes, conduct sessions for 4 days. Quartzing of the throat is carried out using a tube, starting from one minute (up to 3 minutes maximum), the course lasts up to seven days.
Conclusion
Anyone can buy a quartz lamp for home use. It is used as adjunctive therapy or prophylaxis. The procedure for quartzing the throat and nose is well tolerated by children, since the manipulation is painless. It is important here to adhere to a certain periodicity, duration of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, as well as dosage. Before using quartz, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the contraindications.