Rhinitis is one of the unpleasant symptoms that occur in adults and children. With it, an uncomfortable condition is felt, while there may be additional symptoms. Often a child has a runny nose without fever. What this may be connected with, as well as how to be treated, is described in the article.
Why does it occur?
What are the causes of a runny nose without fever in a child? This is usually due to:
- viral infection;
- low immunity;
- onset of sinusitis;
- long stay in a cold room or outside in winter;
- injuries to the nose;
- presence of adenoids;
- allergies.
Maybe not only a runny nose, but also a cough without fever in a child with a runny nose. Either way, it's uncomfortable, so help is needed.
Diagnosis
To identify the cause of a runny nose without fever in a child, a doctora personal examination is performed. The specialist asks about complaints, and, if necessary, sends an otolaryngologist for analysis and consultation. Sometimes the following tests are required:
- general blood and urine tests;
- blood biochemistry;
- sowing from the nose;
- serology;
- PCR;
- enzymatic immunoassay;
- X-ray of the nasal sinuses in 2 projections;
- allergy test.
When the causes of a runny nose without fever in a child are established, the doctor may prescribe treatment. In each case, his method may be different. The main thing is that the therapy should be aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease.
Consequences
If there is no timely treatment, complications are likely. This usually happens when parents do not see the danger of a runny nose without a temperature in a child. The consequences include the appearance of:
- laryngitis;
- sinusitis;
- tonsillitis;
- nasopharyngitis;
- pharyngitis;
- bronchitis;
- tracheitis.
The development of various ailments requires medication prescribed by a doctor. Self-treatment measures can lead to a worsening of the situation. Negative consequences also occur when a child coughs without a fever with a runny nose.
Care
To cure a severe runny nose in a child without fever, it is necessary to ensure compliance with simple rules:
- Must drink plenty of water.
- Strict bed rest is important.
- Eat light food.
- Baby should be in the crib in the correct position at an angle of 45 degrees. This minimizes the accumulation of mucus in the sinuses.
- In the children's room there should be fresh air, high humidity. This is necessary to protect the nasal mucosa from drying out.
First Aid
How to help if a child has a runny nose without a high fever? First aid is as follows:
- The nasal passages should be cleared of mucus. The child should blow his nose.
- If he can't do this, use a douche or aspirator.
- After removing easily accessible mucus, it is necessary to proceed to the substance accumulated on the back of the nose. For this purpose, saline or sea s alt solution is used. The remedy should be dripped into each nasal passage 2 times a day.
- Humidification is required where the baby is.
- Must drink plenty of water.
- Need bed rest, exclusion of human contact.
- It is important that the food is light. It should not include fried and fatty foods.
Treatment
How to treat a runny nose without fever in a child? Rhinitis is considered a consequence of some process, so therapy is directed to the cause of the condition, and then to the consequences in the form of a runny nose:
- The doctor prescribes antiviral or antibacterial agents, it all depends on the etiology of the common cold.
- For local therapy, drugs are used that reducesecretion of mucus, improves the condition of the nose to facilitate the breathing of the child.
- Effective vasoconstrictor drops, especially helping with a viral infection. You should not exceed the period of taking the remedy, otherwise addiction appears. Appointed "Nazivin", "Sanorin", "Otrivin baby".
- Antihistamines are used to reduce swelling. They also help with allergic rhinitis. Diazolin, Loratadin, Suprastin are often prescribed.
- Oxidizers are used. Medicines help with infection. With silver ions, the removal of microorganisms from the nasal passages is accelerated. The remedy "Protargol" is popular.
- Topical antibiotics are also used. They help in the treatment of bacterial rhinitis.
- Treatment of cough, runny nose without fever in a child can be performed with the help of physiotherapy. Helps quartz, UHF. Laser therapy is recognized as one of the successful.
Don't ignore the appearance of a runny nose. It should be borne in mind that the condition is aggravated by other symptoms. Likely Appearance:
- cough;
- conjunctivitis;
- excessive lacrimation;
- photophobia;
- rashes.
With these symptoms, the therapy is complex. It aims to get rid of all signs.
Traditional medicine
With a runny nose without fever, a child 1 year old and older can help folk remedies, which are also effective. But it is important to be careful and not self-medicate. It is important that the doctorestablished the etiology of rhinitis. Only on the advice of a doctor can traditional medicine be used:
- Camomile decoction is used for washing.
- Warm herbal teas help. For their preparation, fish, raspberry leaves, honey are used.
- Effective inhalations over potatoes.
- Warm foot baths with tangerine or orange oil.
Drops and sprays
Now there are many types of drops and sprays for colds, even for children under one year old. With the use of drops, it must be borne in mind that they have only a symptomatic effect. This means that with them the feeling of congestion and rhinorrhea is eliminated, but the cause of the common cold is not eliminated. The best include the following drops and sprays:
- "Brizolin". They have a vasoconstrictor effect, so they can get rid of edema. 2-3 drops in each nasal passage 3 times a day for 5 days.
- "Vibrocil". Helps with swelling and allergies.
- "Otrivin baby". In addition to the vasoconstrictor effect, they have a cooling effect due to the presence of menthol in the composition.
- Aqua Maris. The nasal cavity is cleared of accumulated mucus by thinning it. Due to the moistening of the mucous membrane, nasal breathing is ensured.
- "Aqualor baby". Drops wash the nose of mucus, bacteria and viruses.
- "Nazol baby". The product has a decongestant effect, relieving the feeling of nasal congestion.
During the treatment of chronic rhinitis, it is important to increase the body's defenses. ForThis uses immunomodulators, for example, "Imunofan" or "Immunal". It also requires breathing exercises, massage of bioactive points, sanatorium treatment.
Inhalations
These are therapeutic procedures in which medicine is inhaled. Inhalation treatment ensures the supply of the drug to the organs of the respiratory system, which become ill with a cold. Therefore, inhalation is considered an effective method of therapy. If performed correctly and in a timely manner, it will be possible to recover without the use of systemic antibiotics.
Procedures are performed with nebulizers or steam inhalers. Also use household appliances - pots or kettles. Regardless of how inhalation is performed during therapy, inhalation is performed through the nose and exhalation through the mouth. The choice of means, the duration of the procedure, contraindications and other nuances depend on the type of device used.
Nebulizers are often used in treatment. These are devices in which medicine is broken down into drops and turned into a mist that the child inhales through the nose through a tube. The temperature of the agent does not increase, since the transformation is carried out under the action of ultrasound, a membrane or a compressor. It can perform inhalation with such equipment at different stages of the common cold and at any age. The main thing is to follow the rules:
- procedures are performed 2-4 times a day;
- session duration - 5-8 minutes;
- rinse your nose and mouth before the session;
- afterprocedures you can not eat and drink for 1-2 hours;
- drug is injected into a special chamber with a pipette or syringe;
- used solutions must be at room temperature;
- before and after the session, parts in contact with the medicine or noses must be disinfected.
Due to the peculiarities of the device, not all remedies used for a cold can be used. Herbal decoctions, essential oils and various suspensions, even with small particles, are prohibited. Antibiotics are not used in nebulizers that have ultrasound that turns the medicine into a mist.
Inhalation with antibiotics is performed only by compressor or membrane nebulizers. For children, antiseptics ("Miramistin", "Furacilin"), general strengthening medicines ("Tonsilgon", "Rotokan"), anti-inflammatory drugs ("Budesonide") can be used. Soften and moisturize tissues with a runny nose by inhaling with mineral water and saline.
Nose wash
Procedures are performed to clear the sinuses of mucus and normalize the respiratory process. This procedure, if performed regularly and correctly, reduces burning and dryness in the nasal cavity, as it moisturizes the mucous membrane. Washing agents heal damaged, inflamed tissues. With antibacterial solutions, the mucous membrane is disinfected, protecting it from infection.
There are 2 ways to wash your nose. The first is used in the initial stages of the disease, when there are no symptoms of the disease from other organs. To perform washing, the child should draw the solution into the right palm, hold onenostril. Then you need to tilt your head down and draw in the liquid with your free nostril. Then the solution is spit out and the procedure is performed from the second nostril.
The second method is used when the disease progresses. This method can be used in the treatment of young children, since the main actions are performed by adults. The procedure is as follows:
- The head must be lowered, and meanwhile the parent must inject the solution into the nose with a special device. This can be done with a medical syringe, a small douche, or a flush kit.
- The solution is injected without strong pressure into the right nostril. The mouth should be open and the tongue should be protruding. Adults should supervise the process, as the child may choke on the liquid.
- The procedure is carried out until the liquid entering the nose is in the mouth. The solution is then spat out and you can blow your nose.
- Then manipulation is performed for the second nostril.
Heat compresses
These procedures improve blood circulation in the tissues, due to which the restoration of painful structures from inflammation is activated. Heat compresses also relieve pain. They must be performed on the basis of simple rules:
- Procedures are not performed at a temperature of 36.6 degrees. You can not do a compress if a runny nose manifests itself with purulent sore throat.
- The application is applied to the bridge of the nose and maxillary sinuses. They also warm the feet with compresses.
- Children under 2 years of age should not perform compresses.
It is useful to perform a potato compress. To do this, boil a few potatoes, and then mash. It adds 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil and 2-3 drops of iodine.
Prevention
Prevent a runny nose with simple preventive measures:
- It is important not to overcool.
- It is necessary to strengthen the immune system.
- During outbreaks of acute viral infections, you need to be less in crowded places, and also use protective equipment.
- Now there are vaccines that protect against the common cold.
- You should not allow exposure to the allergen, if any. Allergies can be manifested by plant pollen, animal hair, insects.
Can I bathe a child with a runny nose without fever? This procedure is not prohibited. The causes of a runny nose are different, but this is not always a sign of pathology. With the development of rhinitis, the child should be taken to the doctor to check the cause of the condition and the need for treatment.
