The contents
Causes of runny nose
Methods of getting rid of a cold
Useful tips
Runny nose — the scourge of the modern people. This disease occurs in many, so it is not superfluous to read this article to learn how to deal with this disease.
Causes of runny nose
In order to know how to treat a runny nose, you need to know the cause of its formation. The only way to understand the methods of treatment. There are four main causes:
- Allergic reactions;
- Colds;
- Blockage;
- Stress and unhealthy lifestyle.
Treatment methods of these diseases are different. So, Allergy is to take antihistamines, which you can buy in a drugstore without a prescription. Cold requires comprehensive treatment, and nose, you can use steam inhalation and decongestants funds. When blockage of the nose to unclog the nose, to clear it from filling it of mucus. But in times of stress you need to change your lifestyle, get plenty of sleep, try to get rid of the intense situations in life.
During a cold, which tend to occur in the autumn season, the cold becomes a consequence of the fact that the person freezing up. Because the feet are the projection zones of all human organs. Read more about what to do if you have wet feet in this article.
Methods of getting rid of a cold
Feeling the first symptoms of a cold, blowing your nose immediately. You need to regularly clean the nose. The best method of getting rid of the disease will be the removal of excess fluid. Failure to do so you need to use the washing tools.
Then gently massage, moving along its wings in the direction of the ears. This will reduce pressure in the sinuses. Accordingly, the common cold will be relieved. You can also put pressure on both nostrils, slowly and cover again to let them go.
Is reduce pressure in the sinuses a steam procedure. Mucus is also significantly diminished. Take a hot shower or bath, use a humidifier, or breathe over a saucepan of hot water. Also in the water you can add the eucalyptus oil, camphor, alcohol, baking soda or peppermint oil. This will allow you to achieve the best result.
Reducing symptoms is possible when you add drugs and supplements. You can take a nasal spray or drops which are sold in any drugstore. The most suitable will be the means in which olopatadine. But remember, they are mostly dispensed by prescription. There are balms for topical use, which also alleviate the symptoms of the common cold. And supplements magnesium and (or) zinc to clean the nasal cavity easily and quickly.
Will help herbal and saline lavage. Chamomile, leaves mother and stepmother, aloe, Kalanchoe — these funds are the most effective. Add plants to the water and rinse with this mixture nose. But you should not combine this method with the use of vasoconstrictor drops.
An effective nasal saline solution. Is prepared as follows: half teaspoon mix in a glass of water. Rinse with a mixture of nose mucous and lubricate it with clean oil.
Inhalation can be carried out not only over the steam pot. Add to boiling water pine buds, or the mother-and-stepmother, or eucalyptus leaves, or plantain. You can also use a mixture of eucalyptus oil, vitamin A, peach or anise oils. Instillation of such solutions and inhalations should be not damaging the nasal mucosa. No need to grease the nose is a concentrated aromatic oil, as this can worsen the condition. Be sure to dilute them with plain vegetable oil.
Our grandmothers just adored this recipe, because it is one of the most effective — onion drops. To do this, finely chop the onion, passerovat it to dry clean the pan, add a little sunflower oil. This mixture needs to steep for 12 hours. Then the oil is as it should stir, instilled 1-2 drops into the nose. Onion can be replaced by other vegetables such as beets or carrots. You can also use garlic, the cake which is poured with sunflower oil and keep for six to twelve hours. Also 1-2 drops and nose cleared. Get ready for that nose to feel unpleasant podawanie.
Heating of the nose helps to combat a stuffy nose. Boil eggs or heat in a frying pan buckwheat or rice. Wrap them in a cloth or gauze, then apply to nose.
Paraffin can be heated nose and get rid of congestion. Heat in a water bath paraffin. Just don’t do it on an open fire as it may explode. Then take a gauze pad, soak it with paraffin and put in plastic. This pad must be applied to the nasal sinuses. Keep it for 15-20 minutes at night. In the morning you will feel fit as a fiddle.
Sometimes to help treat a cold can even sweets. Is an excellent use of peppermint which is wonderful clean nose.
Keep in mind that if the runny nose persists for several days (under the condition that at least any measures for its purification), is the reason for seeking medical attention. As a rule, to get rid of a cold requires one week. It’s hard to breathe at the end of this period? Run to the audiologist!
Useful tips
- In order to avoid irritation, use a soft cloth.
- Drink plenty of water, eat citrus fruits and vitamin C. Add to warm lemon water and honey.
- Get rid of fluid in the nose, it is much better than to lie down and wait for it to dissolve itself. Often mismarriages.
- Stay warm while treating a cold. Avoid cool areas, and staying too long on the street, especially during rain.
- Get plenty of sleep. After all, any disease is stress to the body. So you will gain strength and improve the immune system.
See also:the 15 best warming drinks in the cold.