Before proceeding to the direct treatment of accumulations of mucus in the nasopharynx, it is necessary in each case to understand the causes of its occurrence and, if possible, eliminate it. The mucus secreted by the human body is a kind of protective barrier, with the help of which it tries to protect us from the external influence of certain negative factors.
Let's consider three main reasons, due to which mucus most often accumulates in the nasopharynx.
The first reason is banal and familiar to all of us. This is an acute respiratory infection. The ingestion of pathogens into the human body triggers its protective mechanisms, which try to block infection at the very initial stage. Simply put, local immunity is triggered. The production of large amounts of mucus prevents the entry of viruses or bacteria into the bronchi and lungs, isolating them in the nasopharynx. From here arises and nasal congestion, and quite often a cough. After all, going down the throat, mucus irritates its surface.
Methods and treatment methods
If the presence of an acute respiratory infection is just your case, then the treatment is quite simple. Here, the speed of recovery depends on you. The first thing to remember is that all fluids in the body are in an equally dense state. That is, the thicker the blood, the thicker the mucus produced and vice versa. Therefore, the first rule that should be remembered: for any respiratory disease (and especially acute), you need to drink as much fluids as possible. After all, the thinner the blood, the faster the mucus in the nasopharynx will become rarer, and you can get rid of it.
The second factor is hydration. You can change the density of mucus accumulations not only by internal, but also by external influence: washing the nasopharynx with the help of special physiological solutions, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. By the way, the solution can be prepared by yourself, using ordinary table or sea salt. One tablespoon of salt is diluted in a liter of boiled water and the nose washed with the mixture. If an adult is quite easy to deal with thickened mucus, then removing mucus in the nasopharynx in children is much more difficult. For kids who still do not know how to blow their nose, you can drip special moisturizing formulations that are available in the form of drops or sprays. Children older can be washed using a regular syringe without a needle. Liquid for washing is collected into it and slowly pours into each nostril. The baby's head should be lowered at this point so that the fluid can flow freely.
The second reason mucus accumulates in the nasopharynx is allergic rhinitis. Trying to protect a person from allergen, the body produces an increased amount of mucus. In this case, you just can not do without a doctor. Contact a specialist, and he will prescribe you special treatment drops and formulations that will help alleviate the condition.
And the third reason, which few suspect, is the excessive dryness of the air. It would seem how this factor can affect the accumulation of mucus ?! Everything is pretty simple. The drier the air, the more and faster the mucous membranes dry out . Trying to maintain them in a natural wet state, the body produces more and more of it. If you find that it is this factor that causes the unpleasant manifestation of excessive mucus formation, then you can cope with the problem by buying a humidifier.
In general, whatever the reason for the accumulation of mucus in the nasopharynx, treatment is necessary, first of all, an accurate diagnosis and identification of factors contributing to the appearance of mucus, and only then the appointment of various kinds of auxiliary agents.