Complaints that the nose is constantly stuffed up can be heard quite often. As a rule, this sensation is caused by a runny nose, which appears in the process of developing a cold. But if this symptom does not disappear for a long time, it means that there are other reasons explaining why the nose is constantly blocked, for example, enlarged adenoids, tumor formation, small foreign objects, disturbed microflora.
A person may suffer from constantly stuffy nose after being injured. Mostly athletes face such a problem, since during training there is an increased risk of injury. But a nose injury can happen to every person, as life is full of unpredictable events. Curved septum becomes an obstacle to the free passage of air during inhalation and exhalation. Such a situation can only be solved by conducting a surgical operation to align the septum. Currently, these operations are often performed, so there is nothing to be afraid of.
Often patients with an exacerbated allergic reaction complain that their nose is constantly stuffy. In addition to this symptom, headache, weakness, severe runny nose, and tearing can occur. Moreover, in this way, an allergy to completely different substances is expressed, for example, dust or a component of a cosmetic product. It can be recognized in the early stages by frequent sneezing. Sometimes a runny nose can be caused not by a disease or some kind of deviation, but be a reaction of the body to harmful (or strongly smelling) substances or to the cold air of an air conditioner.
What to do if the nose is constantly stuffed up? Firstly, you must constantly carry with you either a scarf or paper napkins in order to be able to regularly clean the nasal cavity. Secondly, it is worthwhile to arrange paired procedures for yourself as often as possible, for example, take a hot bath or drink herbal tea. Pharmacies offer an extensive range of sprays and drops for the nose, for example, the herbal remedy Pinosol. But you must remember that using them for more than two weeks is not advisable, as they are addictive.
Long-term use of any drugs to facilitate breathing contributes to the desiccation of the mucosa and the formation of edema, after which the patient can no longer breathe calmly. In this regard, he begins to use drops more often, which exacerbates the situation. If this edema cannot be removed with a medication, then a simple procedure for cauterization of the mucous membrane or surgical intervention is performed.
If the child has a constantly stuffy nose and relief is not observed for two weeks, it is worth contacting a specialist. The children's body is more prone to the occurrence of such a complication as sinusitis. The doctor will be able to determine the true cause of this condition and prescribe the appropriate treatment for the diagnosis. In addition, the child’s constantly breathing nose is one of the signs of enlarged adenoids.
Often, with a complaint that the nose is constantly stuffy , doctors diagnose vasomotor rhinitis. This disease arose relatively recently and is provoked by modern ecology (and not only). Due to severe environmental pollution, the nose works at an accelerated pace, since it is in this cavity that the air is cleaned. As a result, there is an expansion of blood vessels and the appearance of swelling.
Every year in our life there are more and more chemicals that directly affect the well-being of a person and his state of health. In order to avoid chronic runny nose, preventive procedures should be carried out. For example, the use of a drop based on sea water or soft oils helps maintain small capillaries and blood vessels in tone, preventing their expansion and the formation of edema. For allergic rhinitis, it is important to use prophylactic drugs prescribed by an allergist. Take care of your nose, carry out daily care, and the result will not be long in coming.