Perhaps one of the most common respiratory diseases known today is rhinitis. The disease is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa, which happens in both acute and chronic form. Usually this is a symptom that indicates the onset of an infectious disease or the manifestation of an allergy. The disease may appear due to a nasal injury . Treatment of rhinitis must begin at the first appearance of symptoms. The latter include nasal congestion, sneezing and mucous discharge from the nasal cavity.
If the disease proceeds against the background of normal body temperature, then in bed mode most often there is no need. Heavy drinking, warm foot baths, compresses are recommended. The main thing here is to blow your nose properly to clear the nasal cavity. It is also important that the mucus does not enter the sinuses. This treatment of rhinitis is due to the main reason for its appearance, and this is most often hypothermia (in other words, a cold).
The cause of the disease can also be allergic reactions. Often such a runny nose occurs at a certain time. It is the reaction of the body to the ingestion of an allergen, which may be pollen, dust and more. Symptoms of rhinitis of this origin are abundant discharge of a transparent color, sharp swelling of the nose, frequent sneezing. In this case, a runny nose can be combined with the appearance of conjunctivitis. Treatment of rhinitis of an allergic type is carried out mainly by conservative methods, it is rarely necessary to intervene surgically. If the cause of the common cold is a viral disease, then you will need the introduction of a solution of interferon through the nasal passages (as an option, doctors prescribe the remedy "Grippferon"). In some cases of acute rhinitis, experts recommend vasoconstrictor drugs, the purpose of which is to relieve swelling of the mucosa, which results in easier breathing.
One of the most effective methods of therapy in this case is to minimize contact with a substance that causes negative reactions. If the swelling of the nose is strong, experts recommend the use of vasoconstrictors. The most effective in such a situation are Otrivin, Xymelin, and Naftizin, which is quite popular in Russia. However, treatment of rhinitis with these drugs is recommended only after consultation with an ENT doctor.
Antibacterial agents for the nose are used in case of complications caused by a runny nose. Among others, experts advise such drugs as Bioparox, Polydex and others. However, these drugs have quite a few contraindications, as well as side effects, so doctors prescribe them only in case of emergency.
Treatment of rhinitis in children is most often carried out with the help of anti-inflammatory drugs. Particularly effective here are drugs based on silver ions, for example, Protargol or Collargol. However, they should be used for therapy only after consultation with an ENT doctor. It is recommended that if there are signs of a runny nose, rinse the nasal cavity with saline solution or with such means as Aquamaris, Aqualor.