Nasopharyngeal lavage is one of the methods for the prevention of acute respiratory and viral infections. In pharmacies, customers are provided with various means for irrigation of the sinuses. In this article we will tell you how to rinse the nasopharynx from mucus for an adult and a child.
Humer
The composition of this product includes marine isotonic sterile water. Range of use:
- It is used to prevent influenza and acute respiratory infections in children and adults.
- It can be used to clean the sinuses in babies.
- Effective in removing secretions of mucus from the nose.
Release Forms:
- spray with a special nozzle and spray (for adults and children);
- drops.
How to rinse your baby's sinuses? To irrigate the nasopharynx, it is necessary to put the child on its side and alternately introduce one or two drops of the drug into each sinus. Before using the drug, you should consult your doctor.
It should be noted that the following side effects may occur:
- redness of the mucous membranes,
- allergic reaction.
"Aqua Maris"
The composition of the solution includes purified water of the Adriatic Sea. It is used to thin and remove mucus from the nasopharynx. Range of drug use:
- For cleansing the nose in babies.
- Prevention of infectious diseases.
- Treatment of rhinitis of various etiologies.
- For the prevention of infections of the nose and nasopharynx after surgery.
Release Forms:
- Spray for children and adults.
- Bags with dry sea salt and essential oils for preparing a solution at home.
- Drops.
It should be noted that the solution is recommended for children over one year old.
Dolphin
Instructions for use "Dolphin" for washing the nose indicates that the composition of the dry mixture includes natural sea salt. Not recommended for use by children under four years of age. It is used to wash the nose and throat, and is widely used in the fight against adenoids. It can be used in the following conditions:
- Acute rhinitis.
- Respiratory diseases and flu.
- Sinusitis of various etiologies.
- For rehabilitation after surgery in the nasal passages.
The method of use in the instructions for use "Dolphin" for washing the nose is described as follows:
- Prepare the solution in accordance with the instructions.
- Lay the patient on his side and irrigate the sinuses.
"Otrivin Baby"
The active substance is sea salt. It is used to cleanse the nose in children under one year of age and older.
Release form:
- spray;
- nozzles for irrigation of the nose with an aspirator.
The main indications for use:
- runny nose of various etiologies, colds;
- viral infections;
- nose cleaning.
"Aqualor"
The composition of this washing solution includes purified water of the Atlantic Ocean. It should also be noted that the manufacturer offers drugs with various concentrations of salts.
It is used for:
- Hygienic cleansing of the nasal passages.
- In rehabilitation after surgery.
- Treatment of sinusitis and sinusitis of various etiologies.
- Prevention of inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx.
It is allowed to use the product for women during the period of gestation and breastfeeding.
Why rinse your nose with saline?
Rinsing the nose with saline solution:
- for preventive purposes;
- as a moisturizer of the nasal mucosa (in particular, it is advisable to do this in the autumn-winter period);
- for therapeutic purposes with various diseases of the nose and allergic rhinitis;
- washing with saline solution eliminates allergens from the nasal mucosa, bacteria and mucus accumulated there.
The mucous membrane of the nasopharynx must protect the body from bacteria and viruses, but if it dries, it loses its own protective function, so viral infections go down. For this reason, it is necessary to moisten the nasal mucosa from time to time to maintain its protective functions.
How to cook it?
Saline is a mixture of sodium chloride with pure water. This kind of washing agent is very easy to make. How to prepare saline solution for washing your nose? Ordinary water is mixed with table salt in the following ratio: 1 g of salt is taken per 100 milliliters, that is, 2.5 g is required per glass, which is equal to half a teaspoon. Actually, this ratio gives a 0.9% solution. This indicator corresponds to the salt content in the blood plasma, which makes this solution the most physiological for the body.
How to rinse the nasopharynx with saline?
There are a number of methods:
- Using a special device for washing the nose. It looks like a teapot with a narrow nose and handle in order to pour the mixture. Rinsing the nose is preferable to carry out over the sink. Bending your head slightly to the side, pour the mixture into one nostril, the mouth should remain open - the mixture will flow through it. If you want the mixture to come out of the other nostril, you should pronounce the sound “and” during the operation.
- Using a rubber bulb, syringe or syringe. Rinsing is performed by a similar method, as in paragraph No. 1, only in this case we introduce a syringe into the nostril and slowly pour it into the mixture.
- You can simply type the mixture in the palm of your hand and draw it into any of the nostrils in turn. Next, hold the nostril and tilt the head in the opposite direction (the mixture will flow from the other nostril). Or you need to throw your head back several times, so the solution will be in the mouth, after which it is spit out. You can instill the product with a pipette or syringe. Flushing the nose with saline is also allowed using a nebulizer. This is probably the most practical method.
Folk remedies
The folk remedies used to rinse the nasopharynx with various types of the common cold have long established themselves as effective and giving good treatment results. In addition, they, as a rule, have a gentle effect and do not harm in the form of pathological changes in the nasal mucosa. Below are the most popular and most commonly used folk remedies for washing the nasopharynx at home:
- To relieve swelling of the mucous membrane in the nose, a solution of baking soda and salt in equal proportions is used.
- Perhaps the most popular remedy for purulent and bacterial rhinitis is rinsing with saline (ideally, sea salt should be used). The solution is made at the rate of a third of a teaspoon per glass of warm boiled water. If it is made on the basis of ordinary table salt, then to achieve the desired effect it is recommended to add a few drops of iodine.
- Such a medicinal plant as chamomile, thanks to the essential oils and phytoncides contained in it, has a good anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, rinsing the nasopharynx with chamomile for colds is used quite often. The infusion is prepared at the rate of 1 tablespoon of chopped flowers per 1 glass of water, it boils for several minutes and is cooled to room temperature.
- They remove inflammation of the nasopharynx by washing with the use of antiseptic herbal preparations with an antibacterial effect, which include, for example, sage, leaves of coltsfoot, eucalyptus leaves, flowers of medicinal calendula, as well as aloe and St. John's wort. To prepare the infusion, take 1 teaspoon of the mixture of crushed herbs in a glass of water, pour boiling water and infuse for at least 10 minutes.
- To cleanse the nasopharynx from mucus, a popular method is to rinse the nose with a solution based on beetroot juice diluted with water (1: 1) and with the addition of two tablespoons of honey.
- Propolis is often used for rinsing the nose in folk medicine. A glass of water usually requires a few drops of propolis pharmacy tincture. I must say that it is necessary to use folk remedies only after making sure that there are no allergies to their components.
Procedure
For washing, it is necessary not only to stock up with a solution, but also special dishes. A small teapot with a spout or a syringe purchased from a pharmacy are suitable.
There are three methods for rinsing the nasopharynx at home for an adult and a child:
- The procedure is carried out from one nostril to another.
- Flushing from nose to mouth is possible.
- If the previous methods cannot be washed, you can draw in the solution with your nose and just blow your nose.
The basic rules for washing the nasopharynx:
- Rinse with warm water, which does not exceed 30 degrees. This will prevent a burn of the nasopharynx.
- Always use a freshly prepared solution.
- After the procedure, you can not go out to the healing effect.
Rinsing is performed no more than 3 times a day. It is better to do this in the morning and before bedtime. To clean the nasopharynx, you need to choose a solution that can be applied in any way, whether it be a syringe or retraction of the product from the palms of the hands.
How to carry out the procedure?
The syringe is filled with solution. Then, bending over the bathtub, turn your head so that one nostril is significantly higher than the other. When injecting the solution, do not rush, slowly pressing on the syringe. In no case do not press roughly, the solution should flow out of the other nostril slowly. During the procedure, you must keep your mouth ajar. This will prevent the solution from getting into the throat.
Be careful: with swelling of the mucosa, it is possible that fluid does not pass from one nostril to another. In this case, raise your head up and tap lightly with your fingers where fluid passage is difficult.
The next step is to blow your nose and remove the mucus. This manipulation releases the nasal passage from mucus. Then we perform the washing again, then we blow out to remove everything that has been delayed.
With incorrect washing of the nasopharynx, various complications may occur. It is dangerous that not only a solution, but also pathogenic bacteria can get into the ear. Also, washing it too often can lead to a violation of the microflora in the nose and to overdrying of the mucosa.
For washing the nose, the following remedies are best suited:
- decoctions of herbs;
- saline solution;
- pharmaceutical drugs.
So, in order to effectively make the procedure, you need to know the simple rules for its implementation. Many are interested in the question of how often you can rinse the nose of a child. It all depends on the drug, the age of the baby and, in fact, the disease. If washing does not help, consult your doctor who will prescribe an effective treatment.