The main therapeutic measure for diseases of the nasal cavity is the instillation or injection of medications. But such therapy is symptomatic and alleviates the condition only for a while. There is a more effective procedure by which you can influence the pathological process that occurs in the nasopharynx. This is a rinse that uses sea water for the nose.
When is a procedure needed?
Washing the nose with sea water is an event that is not only therapeutic, but also preventive. A correctly performed procedure does not cause discomfort. This allows it to be used to treat adults and children. At the same time, doctors say that sea water has a very beneficial effect on the body. Flushing the nose is recommended for various inflammatory ailments of the nasopharynx. The procedure is in demand for the treatment of rhinitis, sinusitis, sinusitis, adenoids, pharyngitis. Rinsing the nose favorably affects the inflamed mucosa, perfectly cleans pus, mucus, and helps to reduce swelling. Thus, the patient gets rid of nasal congestion, feels relief of nasal breathing.
At the first symptom of a viral illness, washing the nose with sea water protects against the further spread of the infection. In this case, the disease is much easier, and recovery is faster. After washing, the patient is less contagious. The procedure flushes dead cells containing viruses from the surface of the mucosa.
Rinse with pollinosis is quite in demand. Vegetable pollen is washed off the surface of the mucosa, which often causes an exacerbation of the disease.
Contraindications to the procedure
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to rinse the nose with sea water. Despite significant assistance in the treatment of pathologies, the event has a number of contraindications. Rinsing the nose should not be carried out if:
- formations (various tumors) in the nasal cavity;
- acute otitis media or exacerbation of chronic;
- pathologies of the nose, accompanied by bleeding;
- epilepsy (self-washing of the nose is extremely dangerous, can cause an attack);
- nasal obstruction (if the pathology is unremovable, the procedure is useless).
Another important factor when choosing a suitable means for washing is the tolerance of the drug and all its components. With increased sensitivity to any of the ingredients, unpleasant complications can occur.
Flushing technique
Patients applying the procedure for the first time face many questions. What means to use? How to rinse your nose with sea water? Compliance with the correct technique of this procedure is the key to successful treatment. Therefore, we dwell on it in detail.
- For the procedure, it is recommended to use a syringe or a special container sold in a pharmacy. Such a device will allow you to adjust the force of the jet and speed, as a result of which the washing will be effective. If none of the above is at hand, then you can use a small teapot.
- When flushing, bend over the bath. With the help of a teapot or syringe, fluid is poured into one of the nostrils. If the procedure is performed correctly, then from another it will begin to flow. Fluid can enter the nasopharynx and spill out through the mouth. Therefore, it should be kept open during the procedure.
- Rinsing one nostril, you need to take on the second. It is advisable for her to use the same amount of liquid.
- It does not matter at all how much seawater will be used for the procedure. Rinsing your nose is recommended for reasons of effectiveness. As a rule, one glass of solution is enough for one procedure (two nostrils). Children will be enough for half.
- If swelling of the mucous membrane is pronounced, it is recommended to instill vasoconstrictor drops in the nasal cavity before washing . This provides the most effective procedure.
Washing for children
If you are doing nose washing with sea water for children, get ready for resistance from the kids. Before the procedure, explain to the crumb what goals you want to achieve. Explain to the child that washing is completely painless and at the same time bring relief to the baby.
Rinse yourself with a gentle spray. And only when the baby is completely used to it, gradually add the strength of the solution.
If the baby is categorically against such a procedure, you can perform another washing, less effective. To do this, the solution is instilled using a pipette. After the procedure, the liquid is aspirated using a syringe.
Consider the most popular products developed by pharmaceutical companies that allow you to rinse your nose at home.
The drug "Aqua Maris"
This sea water for the nose is an ideal natural source of health, containing many trace elements: chlorine, magnesium, selenium, sodium, zinc, calcium, iodine. Such a drug perfectly eliminates the common cold. After all, each of the trace elements has a certain effect on the nasal mucosa:
- Iodine is distinguished by pronounced antiseptic properties. They relieve inflammation and swelling, block the development of bacteria.
- Selenium, zinc contribute to increased immunity. These components affect the body's production of interferon, lysozyme, immunoglobulin, which ensure the resistance of the mucosa to viruses and bacteria.
- Calcium, magnesium stimulate the functioning of the ciliated epithelium. As a result, the mucus is diluted, which facilitates its evacuation from the nasal cavity.
For washing the nose in the treatment of rhinitis, colds, sinusitis, sinusitis, the Aqua Maris preparation is excellent. Patients who have experienced its effect on themselves, only respond positively about this tool. The product is made from natural ingredients. Great for allergy sufferers.
Manufacturers have developed various forms of release - drops, spray and a special device (a teapot that allows you to rinse your nose).
Means "Marimer"
Sea water for washing the nose effectively cleanses, protects and moisturizes the mucous membrane. This tool is perfect for home treatment. The drug is based on a sterile isotonic seawater solution . In addition, it contains micronutrients:
- iron - enriches with oxygen;
- copper - has an antibacterial, antiviral effect;
- selenium - blocks inflammatory processes;
- zinc - promotes regeneration;
- magnesium - eliminates inflammation;
- Manganese - stimulates the immune system.
Such sea water for a nose is very simple to use. Spray is one of the forms of release of the drug. It is equipped with a special nozzle that allows you to spray the product. In addition, manufacturers produce another dosage form - nose drops. Sea water in a special dropper bottle has a safe and convenient nozzle. This allows you to use the product without risk, even for newborns.
The drug "Aqualor"
Effective seawater for the nose is collected for this product in the Atlantic area - in ecologically clean waters. The drug has virtually no contraindications. It can be used even to infants.
A special spray - “Aqualor forte” is intended for the washing procedure. It is prescribed for sinusitis, runny nose, accompanied by viscous discharge.
Means "Dolphin"
The drug is intended for treatment and prevention. This device is a plastic bottle, inside of which there is a tube attached to the dispenser lid. The kit contains a special powder used for the washing procedure. The composition of it includes the following trace elements and minerals:
- magnesium;
- zinc;
- phosphorus;
- iodine;
- silicon;
- sulfuric, carbonic, hydrochloric acid;
- organic compounds.
This is a fairly effective sea water for the nose. Spray allows you to make the procedure convenient and safe. For children, a special kit has been developed - the children's Dolphin.
The drug "Physiomer"
The composition of this product includes sterile isotonic natural seawater. The product contains a special nozzle-spray, which can greatly facilitate the procedure. This tool is in demand in the following diseases of the nasopharynx and nose:
- infectious rhinitis;
- rhinosinusitis;
- allergic rhinitis;
- subatrophic and atrophic rhinitis, accompanied by the formation of crusts;
- rhinopharyngitis;
- exacerbation of chronic rhinitis.
Also, "Physiomer" is recommended for the prevention of infectious ailments of the nasopharynx and mucous hygiene. The drug provides an effective nose wash. It has a moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, cleansing effect. It helps to improve the regeneration of the mucosa.
This tool is not prohibited for use during pregnancy and lactation. It has no restrictions on use. Spray "Physiomer" is allowed to use crumbs from 2 weeks.
This tool provides:
- mucus removal;
- reduction of puffiness and secretions provoked by pathogenic and allergic factors;
- improved nasal breathing;
- softening of the crusts, their removal;
- acceleration of the healing process after surgery.
The tool can be used for a long period - up to several months.
The drug "Morenazal"
The medicine is available in the form of a spray and drops. It is intended for washing, cleansing the nasal cavities, active irrigation, restoring free breathing, treating and preventing respiratory infections, washing the wounds in the paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity before and after surgery.
Drops are prescribed for the following diseases:
- Acute, vasomotor, allergic rhinitis.
- Chronic diseases of the nasopharynx, nose, sinuses, including pathologies accompanied by dry mucous membranes.
- Adenoids.
Spray is in demand with the following pathologies:
- Acute rhinitis. The drug acts as a symptomatic agent.
- Allergic, atrophic, infectious rhinitis; rhinopharyngitis; rhinosinusitis.
- Chronic and acute ailments in the nasal cavity, sinuses and nasopharynx.
- Adenoids.
- As a prevention of sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, sinusitis.
- In the period after surgery in the nasal cavity.
The product is approved for use by children from 1 year. During pregnancy and lactation, the drug can also be used. Side effects in the form of allergic reactions can sometimes be observed.
Conclusion
So, we talked about how and why you need to rinse your nose, and examined the preparations, which include sea water. For the nose, they are indispensable, as they contribute to the maintenance of a normal physiological state of the mucosa. They are completely harmless and practically have no side effects. Means reduce the production of mucus. They are allowed to be used without restrictions. At the same time, drugs have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects, increase immunity, protect the body from pathogenic bacteria and viruses.