Runny nose - a protective reaction of the body to irritation of the nasal mucosa. Such irritants can be dust, allergens, viruses and bacteria in our environment. Together with the inhaled air, they enter the body, and the first obstacle in their path is a reaction in the form of swelling of the nasal mucosa (edema) and secretion of mucus from the sinuses. In cold weather, you can also feel swelling inside the nose, which narrows the nasal passage. This allows you to warm the inhaled air by slowly passing it through the narrow sinuses.
Then it turns out that, having cured a runny nose, we will lose protection, and all health-threatening factors will be able to freely enter the body.
Is it necessary to treat a runny nose?
In this light, it seems that there is no need to treat a runny nose, but this is not so. Nasal congestion interferes with normal sleep, and rest is very important for maintaining and restoring health. Moreover, it is not always possible to get sick leave and spend time at home, and getting sick at work means endangering colleagues. A visit to the doctor is also fraught with danger of catching another infection, because the hospital is always full of infectious visitors.
How to be? The answer is simple: you need to choose tools that not only relieve a cold, but also increase the body's defense. One such drug is Nozdrin (nasal drops). Instructions, reviews, indications and features of the composition of this tool are described further in the article.
How to treat a runny nose?
As you know, most drugs for the common cold act on the principle of narrowing the blood vessels inside the nose, which stops the swelling of the mucosa and prevents the formation of mucus. In other words, welcome microbes!
“Nozdrin”, due to its composition, stimulates the body’s internal reserves by increasing immunity and destroying pathogenic bacteria. It is such a treatment for the common cold that will be the most correct and safe for humans.
What is unique about Nozdrin?
What is “Nozdrin" (nose drops)? The instruction indicates that this drug consists of a strain of bacteria Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which are absolutely safe for the body. At the same time, this strain stops the development of many pathogenic pathogens of infections, it destroys their cells, causing the death of microbes.
In addition, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens contribute to the production of interferon, responsible for the immune system. Thus, from the use of this drug, we can get a double benefit: treatment and protection.
Description
"Nozdrin" is available in two forms: in the form of a nasal spray and drops.
To preserve the viability of the beneficial bacteria that make up the Nozdrin preparation ( nasal drops ), the instructions for use advise you to keep it in the refrigerator in an open or sealed form. For the same purposes, the drug should not be used later than 10 days after opening the bottle. During this period, beneficial microorganisms die or lose their properties.
The liquid in the bottle has a yellowish color. This is corn extract - a nutrient medium for maintaining the activity of bacterial strains. Therefore, the drug has a specific smell and taste, as well as sediment. Before use, the solution must be shaken and allowed to warm to room temperature.
Dosage
Since (because of the composition) this drug is not so much a medicinal product as an immunostimulating agent, there are no special restrictions for its administration. "Nozdrin" (drops in the nose) does not prohibit the use of instructions for children and adults of any age. However, it is best to consult a doctor if you intend to use it for a child under the age of one.
For prophylaxis, it is recommended to administer “Nozdrin” 2-3 drops in each nasal passage. The frequency of use is 4-5 times a day.
In the presence of diseases such as acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections, you can increase the number of procedures up to 10 times a day. The course is not less than a week.
Indications
Due to the name of the drug, it may seem that it only helps with diseases that cause a runny nose. However, thanks to bacteria that can infect many pathogenic strains, Nozdrin (nasal drops) has very diverse indications. Basically, of course, it is used to treat runny nose, rhinitis, sinusitis in both chronic and acute form.
But besides this, it is used in the treatment of blepharitis, conjunctivitis, iritis, keratoconjunctivitis, iridocyclitis and keratitis, erosion and corneal ulcers (eye diseases). In addition, Nozdrin is effective in the treatment of otitis media with both bacterial and fungal etiology.
Reviews
Judging by user reviews, the drug has the following qualities:
- Drops "Nozdrin" help prevent a runny nose, if you use them in the initial stages of the disease.
“Thanks to Nozdrin, a runny nose is quick.”
- According to the instructions, this drug has no contraindications, except for individual intolerance, which is very convenient.
- The composition does not contain harmful substances.
- Drops have an unpleasant smell and taste, but over time you get used to it.
- Help with sinusitis, relieve bursting pain in the maxillary sinuses.
- Drops do not help if you use them after 10 days from the moment of opening the bottle.
- If after using drops of "Nozdrin" the runny nose does not go away, and the mucus from the nose becomes thick, this indicates intolerance to the components of the drug.
- You can not use the drug simultaneously with antibiotics and sulfa drugs, since antibiotics also kill beneficial bacteria.
- A convenient remedy as a prophylaxis that enhances immunity.
- It is recommended to use "Nozdrin" daily before going to work, to school, kindergarten and other public places, especially during infections.
Take care of yourself and be healthy!