Various nasal discharge are very common in children. But this phenomenon occurs in adults. In this case, color and intensity indicate the degree of the disease.
Causes of green snot in an adult
The release of fluid from the nose, having such a specific color, is associated with the death of neutrophils. As a result, immunity is reduced, and the decay products of these cells and the microorganisms that caused the disease give a green color to nasal secretions. Thick green snot most often appears in the winter. This color indicates the presence of a viral or bacterial infection. Typically, with a cold (in both children and adults), a liquid substance is first released from the nose. This indicates the initial stage of the disease. But the pathogen does not sleep: if you do not treat the disease, it begins to multiply actively, which leads to a change in mucus. Because of this, green snot appears in an adult. The mucous membrane swells, which leads to nasal congestion. If you ignore the disease at this stage and do not go to the clinic, the inflammatory process can go to other areas. In this case, sinusitis is possible. A woman should be especially careful in case green snot appears during pregnancy. Infections can affect the health of the fetus, so you should immediately consult a doctor. Many are sure that a runny nose should not be treated, it will pass by itself. Yes, it does. The fact is that there are substances in the mucus that can neutralize harmful bacteria. But this is only if the discharge from the nose is fluid and transparent. When thick mucus is observed, the body cannot fight on its own. Indeed, the density indicates the presence of protein, which is very favorable for the propagation of harmful microorganisms.
Treatment
Adult green snot can be cured using an integrated approach. First, restore and clean the airways. For this, vasoconstrictor drops are dripped . Only you need to adhere to the dosage exactly, otherwise you can damage the mucous membrane. You can use antibiotics. But when taking them, you need to be careful, it is advisable to first obtain a doctor's consultation. After all, with improper treatment, dysbiosis can be provoked.
In addition to drug treatment, green snot in an adult can be treated with herbs. The use of drugs for a long time is usually addictive, and here recipes of alternative medicine come to the rescue.
- Herbal infusions, for example, based on yarrow and calendula (flowers need to be taken), help well. Mix a tablespoon of herbs and pour boiling water. Let it brew for half an hour, then bury it in the nose.
- You can also instill a mixture of beet, potato and carrot juices. They will help stop the release of green fluid, and the nose will breathe again.
- It is recommended to dig in and natural honey. In order for it to acquire a more fluid consistency, it must be diluted with saline.
- In order to prevent the appearance of green snot in the future, one should not neglect walks in the fresh air and proper balanced nutrition. It is advisable to introduce marine fish into the diet. The microorganisms in this product are very well absorbed by the body and enhance immunity.
As you can see, curing green snot is not so difficult, you only need to start treatment on time and prevent the development of complications.