Perhaps one of the most common respiratory diseases known today is rhinitis. The disease is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa, which occurs in both acute and chronic forms. This is usually a symptom that indicates the onset of an infectious disease or an allergy. The disease may also appear as a result of an injury to the nose. Treatment of rhinitis should be started at the first appearance of symptoms. The latter include congestion, sneezing and mucous discharge from the nasal cavity.
If the disease occurs against the background of normal body temperature, then bed rest is most often not necessary. Plentiful drink, warm foot baths, compresses are recommended. The main thing here is to blow your nose correctly to clear the nasal cavity. It is also important that the mucus does not get into the paranasal sinuses. Such treatment of rhinitis is due to the main reason for its appearance, and this is most often hypothermia.body (in other words, a cold).
Allergic reactions can also serve as the cause of the disease. Often such a runny nose occurs at a certain time. It is the reaction of the body to the ingestion of an allergen, which may be pollen, dust, and more. Symptoms of rhinitis of this origin are abundant discharge of a transparent color, a sharp swelling of the nose, and frequent sneezing. In this case, a runny nose can be combined with the appearance of conjunctivitis. The treatment of allergic rhinitis is carried out mainly by conservative methods, it is rarely necessary to intervene surgically. If the cause of a runny nose is viral diseases, then an interferon solution will need to be administered through the nasal passages (as an option, doctors prescribe Grippferon). In some cases, in acute rhinitis, experts recommend vasoconstrictor drugs, the purpose of which is to relieve swelling of the mucous membrane, resulting in easier breathing.
One of the most effective methods of therapy in this case is to minimize contact with the substance that causes negative reactions. If the swelling of the nose is severe, experts recommend the use of vasoconstrictors. The most effective in such a situation are Otrivin, Xymelin and Naphthyzin, which is quite popular in Russia. However, the treatment of rhinitis with these drugs is recommended only after consultation with an ENT doctor.
Antibacterial nasal products are used in case of complications,caused by a runny nose. Among others, experts advise drugs such as Bioparox, Polydex and others. However, these drugs have quite a few contraindications, as well as side effects, so doctors prescribe them only when absolutely necessary.
Rhinitis in children is most often treated with anti-inflammatory drugs. Preparations based on silver ions, for example, Protargol or Collargol, are especially effective here. However, they should be used for therapy only after consultation with an ENT doctor. It is recommended that when signs of a runny nose appear, rinse the nasal cavity with saline or such means as Aquamaris, Aqualor.
