In this article, we will consider the symptoms and treatment of drug rhinitis.
The most common consequence of any hypothermia is a runny nose. This is a symptom that is considered by many to be a minor nuisance, and in this regard, people prefer to treat it themselves. Often, treatment consists of going to the nearest pharmacy and acquiring vasoconstrictive drops that make breathing easier. And it seems that this scheme works flawlessly, but this happens only until the body itself begins to refuse such treatment.
Characteristic symptoms
We will consider the treatment of drug rhinitis below, but for now let's talk about its symptoms.
The most characteristic signs of the disease include:
- The presence of a constant runny nose.
- The occurrence of swelling of the nasal passages along with difficulty breathing.
- The occurrence of headaches like migraines.
- Violation of smell.
- Pressure increase.
- Increased human heart rate.
- The appearance of discomfort in the heart.
- The occurrence of insomnia.
- The appearance of irritability.
- The dependence of man on nasal drugs.
The last symptom is crucial in diagnosing drug rhinitis. It is this symptom that distinguishes it from other diseases that are associated with damage to the nasal mucosa. The same symptom also determines the protracted nature of the pathology, unsuccessfully trying to get rid of which can be for many weeks, or even months.
First aid
What is the treatment of drug rhinitis?
No matter how contradictory this may sound, for starters the patient should completely abandon all nasal drops. In this case, it does not matter with which active substances the medication was used. Typically, in 70% of patients, if they have not used the treatment with vasoconstrictive drops for more than twelve weeks, nasal breathing, as a rule, is completely independently adjusted without medical intervention. It will take about fifteen days to recover. In the event that this method did not give proper results, treatment of drug rhinitis with the help of antagonists of vasoconstrictive drops is necessary.
Using Nasonex
Taking this medication was recommended at the same time as Loratadine, it is in this combination that it shows the fastest and maximum result. "Nazonex" refers to hormonal drugs that are designed to suppress prolonged runny nose and nasal congestion, including if they are allergic in nature. The main active ingredient of the drug is mometasone.
The dosage of the drug in the treatment of drug rhinitis "Nazonex" is selected for each patient individually, taking into account the duration of the use of vasoconstrictor drops and the general condition of the patient. The classic dosage is usually two injections into each nostril once a day. After alleviating and relieving acute symptoms, it is recommended that the dosage of the active component be reduced to one injection in each passage of the nose. The duration of therapy is usually from two to four weeks.
Contraindications
It should be emphasized that "Nazonex" is forbidden to use in the presence of severe nose injuries or after surgery, when the wound did not heal and in its place did not form a flat surface or at least a scar. In the case of using a spray, it is also necessary to exclude any infections of the nasal cavity.
How is drug rhinitis treated?
The main objective of the treatment of the disease, as noted earlier, is the complete abolition of the vasoconstrictor drug. It is very important to achieve restoration of the functions of the mucous membranes of the shells. In this regard, the best treatment is the absolute rejection of vasoconstrictor drugs. In the event that this cannot be done, the following drug treatment is prescribed:
- Therapy with corticosteroid medicines in the form of "Fluticasone", "Nazonex", "Flixonase" and "Avamisa". In the presence of pregnancy, the drugs presented are in no case prescribed.
- Treatment with antihistamines in the form of “Zertek”, “Telfast”, “Claritin” and “Teridin”.
- Nasal lavage with antiseptic agents, for example, Furacilina solution.
- Flushing the nose with medicinal medicines such as, for example, Dolphin along with Sterimar and Aqualor.
Proven efficacy during medical treatment of vasomotor rhinitis is possessed by means in the form of “Dexpanthenol” and “Derinat”. It relieves any symptoms of rhinitis from a medicine called “Ipratropia bromide”, it reduces the secretion of mucous glands, is practically not absorbed and does not affect the body as a whole. In case of drug withdrawal, the symptoms of rhinitis do not resume.
According to patients' reviews, with drug rhinitis, drugs in the form of “Sinupret” and “Tafen” help excellently, and in addition, the use of corticosteroid drops gives a good result. They do not act as fast as vasoconstrictor drugs, but they allow you to very quickly get rid of addiction and addiction, restoring the functions of regulation of blood vessels.
An extremely important condition for the cure is the absolute rejection of deconexants. The ineffectiveness of drug treatment of vasomotor rhinitis makes you resort to surgery.
Rhinitis Surgery
Surgery eliminates the symptoms of the disease, but cannot cure the root cause of such rhinitis. In the event that after the operation again resort to instillation of vasoconstrictor drops, the disease will return again. As part of the surgical intervention, the following methods are used:
- Submucosal vasotomy.
- Perform radiofrequency disintegration of sinks.
- Performing laser destruction.
Physiotherapy
The following physiotherapeutic procedures are the most effective supportive measures in the treatment of such rhinitis:
- The use of ultraviolet radiation.
- UHF therapy.
- Performing electrophoresis and phonophoresis.
- Flushing the sinuses of the patient.
- Inhalation.
Consider the alternative treatment of drug rhinitis.
Traditional methods of treatment for rhinitis
Alternative methods of therapy, like the methods of traditional medicine, are aimed at restoring the function of nasal breathing, and in addition, at the absolute rejection of the use of vasoconstrictive drops. In order to outwit the body, you can use a variety of methods. We will name the most popular folk remedies in the treatment of drug rhinitis:
- At night, you should drink any diuretic and put turundas with a mummy in your nose.
- The use of an aromatic lamp with five drops of eucalyptus or sage for the night helps a lot.
- It is useful to dig a decoction of oak bark into the nose.
- It is recommended to wash the nasal passages with a solution of sea salt, as well as water extracts of calendula, sage or chamomile.
- It is recommended to turn on the humidifier at night.
- Rinse your nose daily with Aqualor.
- It is recommended instillation of "Aquamaris".
- You should rinse your nose with a warm aqueous solution of sodium chloride, which is taken in the amount of one spoon per glass of water.
- It is recommended to instill a mixture of aloe juice with sea buckthorn oil into the nasal passages.
The treatment of drug rhinitis in a child is especially important.
What should parents do?
Treatment of such an ailment as drug rhinitis in children should be carried out only under the strict supervision of the attending physician. The use of any medication, and at the same time means from traditional medicine, is prohibited before consulting with a specialist, because this can only aggravate an already unhealthy situation. For effective treatment of this pathology in children, as in the case with adult patients, it is required to completely abandon vasoconstrictor drops. In this case, in the first couple of days, the respiratory function of the child will be very difficult. To help the baby, you need to do the following:
- Flush the nose with saline.
- Create the most favorable climate in the house.
- Make sure that the child is more likely to be in the air and walk.
To speed up the process of restoring normal breathing, in particular, sea or mountain air will help. In this regard, during the rehabilitation period, doctors recommend going with a child somewhere to a suitable resort.
What does Komarovsky recommend to use in the treatment of drug rhinitis?
How does a doctor treat an illness in children?
Treatment of a child requires complex therapy under the supervision of a pediatrician. It usually includes the following options:
- Conducting drug therapy.
- Implementation of rehabilitation procedures.
- Conducting physiotherapy.
- Implementation of techniques that strengthen the immune system of the child.
Conservative treatment of drug rhinitis Komarovsky recommends directing to eliminate the child's dependence on vasoconstrictor drugs. In addition, absolute restoration of respiratory functions is required. In the event that the baby has been diagnosed with advanced chronic rhinitis, and drug treatment does not bring the desired result, then the doctor may recommend a surgical procedure. For the implementation of surgical treatment of children, minimally invasive methods are used that are considered to be most effective and, at the same time, safe.
What can be the complications?
Prolonged use of vasoconstrictive drops contributes to a persistent increase in pressure, increasing the risk of infection of the sinuses, the development of sinusitis and frontal sinusitis. A more dangerous consequence of chronic respiratory failure through the nose is heart disease along with endocrine diseases.
Next, consider the reviews on the treatment of drug rhinitis.
Patient reviews on the treatment of this pathology
People write about such a pathology as drug rhinitis that in this case, conservative treatment often turns out to be completely ineffective and in this connection it is necessary to perform an operation.
Others report that they managed to cope with this disease through the use of corticosteroids. At the same time, the effectiveness of the drug "Nazonex" is noted, which must be used for about a month to achieve a result. It is noted that after a course of treatment with this drug it cannot be said that the condition is ideal, but in any case, progress in well-being is still there and it is possible to avoid surgery. Regarding the use of this medication, people report that breathing fully returns to normal after two months after therapy.
Also, patients say that Nazonex was prescribed to them in combination with Sinupret. They admit that, against the background of treatment with these drugs, there is a constant desire to instill vasoconstrictive drops in the nose, since breathing is extremely uncomfortable. It takes a little patience and wait until the puffiness begins to pass on its own. Thus, many write that gradually during treatment with the help of Nazonex and Sinupret, the condition returns to normal. The main thing in treatment is to refrain from vasoconstrictor drugs.
On willpower when weaning from drops and sprays
In fact, in most reviews it is noted that in order to completely cure drug rhinitis, a lot of will power is required. This is due to the fact that treatment is especially difficult in the early days, as in this case a person is forced to do without vasoconstrictive drops. In the event that the condition of the patients is not too neglected, it is possible to do without surgical intervention and get better thanks to conservative treatment. But, unfortunately, quite often it happens that an operation cannot be dispensed with.
Therefore, it is worth recalling once again that you should not get involved in self-medication and prescribe certain medications to yourself without medical advice. After all, paradoxically, but even such a seemingly frivolous, at first glance, phenomenon, how a runny nose can lead to the need to resort to surgical intervention in case of excessive abuse of medicinal drops.