In the article, we will consider how to rinse your nose with Aquamaris.
This pharmaceutical product is an excellent solution in the treatment of pathologies of the nose in a safe and natural way. This drug has the most physiological composition for the body, contributing to the restoration of the functioning of the nasal mucosa without negative side effects. For this reason, experts recommend using AquaMaris during pregnancy, for treating infants, and even when the baby is premature.
The drug includes plain seawater, but multi-stage sterilization of the fluid that is extracted from the Adriatic Sea eliminates the content of viruses and bacteria. Special ultrafiltration makes it possible to preserve the most important natural salts and trace elements, which are the main drug.
How to rinse your nose with Aquamaris is described in detail in the instructions.
Action and composition
Sterile sea water, which is part of the nasal spray, includes ions of iodine, selenium, zinc, calcium, chlorine, magnesium, sodium, as well as salts such as sulfates and bicarbonates.
The use of the drug increases the penetration and influence of any means to get rid of diseases of the nasal cavity. Therefore, the simultaneous use with other medicines is not only acceptable, but sometimes even recommended by doctors.
How to rinse your nose with Aquamaris? We will tell below.
Release Forms
The drug "Aquamaris", which helps to rinse the nose, is produced in different forms, which depends on its purpose and method of use. The assortment contains a classic composition, reinforced and supplemented, which focuses on adults or children, as well as a home device that flushes the nose, under the same name.
"Aquamaris" in drops for newborns can be used from the very birth of the baby. They have a standard composition, however, they are produced in small plastic bottles (ten milliliters). The manufacturer indicates that when instilling the drug into the nose, one should be very careful to press the bottle minimally, since excess fluid can cause an inflammatory process in the middle ear.
How to rinse your nose with Aquamaris is interesting to many. The most convenient form for introducing the drug into the human body is a spray. Firstly, the drug comes in an adjustable dosage, and secondly, a similar configuration in terms of effectiveness and speed of action makes it possible to compete with an intravenous injection. There are several options for drugs in this group:
"Aquamaris Classic" - is the basis of this group. It contains about two hundred doses of the drug, which are calculated on a treatment course for 2-4 weeks. Recommended for adults by 2-3 injections 4-8 times a day in each turn.
Spray "Aquamaris" for children can be used after a year of age, its main convenience is the presence of a special anatomical tip especially for children's spouts.
“Aquamaris Strong” includes a solution of sea water (100%), that is, it has a high salt concentration, and therefore is undesirable for children because of the existing possibility of mucous burns. It copes with edema perfectly, restores breathing in a short time. It is used for washing the nose in the required dosages.
"Aquamaris Plus" with dexpanthenol in the composition. This substance actively restores the mucous membrane, and is especially recommended for patients with atrophic (dry) runny nose.
"Aquamaris Norm" has an increased volume of funds - 50 and 100 milliliters. It is adapted for jet water supply. It is effective for sinusitis and severe rhinitis, because due to its design it perfectly flushes purulent contents from the cavities.
Each parent should know how to rinse a child’s nose with “Aquamaris”.
Nose flushing device
This device has become a special reason for the pride of this brand. Liquid enters in a natural way without pressure along the length of the nasal passages, however, the possibility of a middle ear disturbance is excluded. Two types of substances can be used to create a solution: salt enriched with myrtle and immortelle oils, and ordinary sea salt.
Since this device can be used by fairly adult patients who are not afraid of such treatment, you should not think about how to rinse the nose of a nursing baby - a drop form is used for this purpose.
What else in the line
In addition to the line of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diseases of the nasal cavity, are also available:
“Aquamaris Oto” - washes the middle ear, washes plugs from the ears.
"Aquamaris" for the throat - treatment and prevention of pathologies of the upper respiratory system.
"Aquamaris" ointment - eliminates irritation near the nose and lips during a strong secretion in a person.
Indications for use
The listed dosage forms of “Aquamaris” against the common cold carry out three most important functions during treatment: they cleanse, moisturize and protect the nasal mucosa. The drug is designed both for the treatment of sinus and nose diseases, and for the prevention of the occurrence of ENT complications and pathologies, for example, in case of flu epidemics. There are general indications for the use of the drug:
any diseases of the nasal cavity of an infectious and inflammatory type;
dry rhinitis with the formation of crusts;
allergic and vasomotor runny nose;
restoration of breathing during climatic changes and dryness of the room;
treatment of the nose after the intervention of the surgeon;
disease prevention for seasonal colds;
hygienic washing of the nose for adults and children.
Is it always possible for everyone to rinse their nose with Aquamaris?
Contraindications and adverse effects
The Aquamaris pharmaceutical product line is specifically designed so that the benefits of natural ingredients are available to patients of all ages. Therefore, there is only one contraindication to the use of these drugs - the possible occurrence of an allergic reaction due to individual sensitivity to the composition.
But washing the nose with the Aquamaris device is prohibited in the presence of the following diseases:
pathology of the middle ear;
neoplasms in the nasal cavity;
complete obstruction of the nose;
nosebleeds;
patient's age is up to five years.
Sterilized sea water is indispensable for the treatment of nursing mothers and pregnant women, as well as for the treatment of newborns, which many synthetic drugs are contraindicated.
How to rinse your nose with Aquamaris spray?
Nasal lavage with nasal spray
To carry out the procedure for washing the nose, the child must perform the following actions:
put it down;
turn your head to the side;
insert the tip of the container into the nostril (into the one that was on top) and make several injections;
excess fluid should be wiped with cotton or a handkerchief;
if the baby knows how to blow his nose, then he needs to do it;
the procedure is repeated several times until the cavities and nasal passages are completely released from the secretions accumulated there;
after that, the patient’s head is turned on the other side, repeating all the same actions from the second nostril.
How to wash the baby’s nose with Aquamaris is now clear.
This method of nasal cleansing is allowed for children aged 1 month to 5-6 years (older and older). It should be noted that for children under one year of age, a special children's nozzle can be used, which guarantees more gentle spraying.
For adults
Adults need to wash their nose:
stand up to the sink and lean forward slightly;
turn your head to the side;
insert the tip of the container into the nostril, which is on top;
inject the drug for several seconds, then blow your nose well;
the procedure is repeated until complete cleansing;
with a cleaned nasal passage, you need to turn in the other direction and do the same for the other nostril.
Irrigation system flushing procedure
Before washing your nose with the Aquamaris irrigation device, you need to pour one bag of salt into the teapot, it is supplied or bought separately, diluted with boiled water. It is important to monitor the temperature, the liquid should not be cold or hot, so that unpleasant manifestations can be prevented.
Then the following actions are performed:
the patient rises above the bathtub, basin or sink, leaning forward slightly;
turn your head to the side;
the tip of the watering can is tightly applied to the nostril, then a breath is taken, breathing is held;
tilt the watering can so that the healing solution enters the nostril (it will flow out of the second nostril);
then you need to blow your nose to remove residual fluid, while not changing the position of the head;
straighten and blow out, again take their initial position and turn their heads in the opposite direction;
the procedure is repeated again from the second nostril.
When the process is completed, the device is washed with cold water and dried well.
In this way, you can rinse the noses for children from five to six years old and adults. Since water does not enter the nose under pressure, the probability of it getting to the patient in the ear canal and the appearance of otitis media are prevented.
Washing the nose of the newborn and baby
How to rinse the nose with a newborn “Aquamaris”?
If breathing is difficult or with a runny nose, immediate airway clearance is recommended. When provoking such unpleasant symptoms of a cold, you should immediately consult a specialist. Is spout washing allowed for a newborn? Every day, wash the baby’s nose, as he cannot get rid of dry mucus on his own, which makes breathing difficult. This should be done very carefully, since almost all the organs of the child, including the respiratory system, are not yet fully formed. You should not do more than five procedures per day, as this can adversely affect the children's mucosa.
How to rinse the nose with Aquamaris babies, we told.
Advice from otolaryngologists
Rinsing the nose with Aquamaris not only flushes viruses and germs off the street or when near infected people, but also enhances the protective activity of the mucosa. Microcilia after using this tool evenly cover the nasal membranes with mucus.
Otolaryngologists advise a drug for washing the nose with the complex treatment of sinusitis, colds, sinusitis, rhinitis, and also the patients themselves who have experienced its effectiveness leave positive reviews.