Bad nose breathing? Many people face this problem. If the nose is stuffy, but there is no runny nose, there are no manifestations of the disease and this condition lasts for several days, then the help of a physician is required. This situation has a negative impact on the functioning of vital organs and systems, provokes the development of infectious and inflammatory diseases. In addition, if the baby has a stuffy nose, then apathy, lethargy, difficulty breathing, possibly fever, insomnia may appear.
Causes of stuffy nose without runny nose
When the nose is not breathing well, but there is no runny nose, then an inflammatory process occurs, and the mucous membrane swells. The disease is promoted by poor ecology and dry indoor air. Of the main causes that provoke pathology, there are:
- allergy;
- infection;
- adverse drug effects;
- colds;
- adenoids or polyps;
- viraldisease in its early stages.
Among the factors provoking such a phenomenon in an adult individual, note:
- regular hypothermia;
- excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages;
- deviated septum;
- rhinitis;
- cold;
- sinusitis or sinusitis in the chronic stage;
- hormonal imbalance;
- inflammation of the gallbladder;
- tumor in the nasopharyngeal region;
- compromised immunity.
Causes of nasal congestion in children without a runny nose. Diagnosis
If a newborn's nose is not breathing well, then this condition may be the result of a congenital anomaly. In older children - when stuffing various small objects into the nose. In addition, the following conditions are provoking factors:
- allergy;
- injuries;
- deviated septum;
- viral infections;
- polyps;
- drying of mucus in the nasal cavity;
- bad habits are characteristic of adolescence.
Nasal passages at an early age are quite narrow, the mucous membrane, thanks to good blood supply, quickly responds to all changes in the external environment. As a result, puffiness occurs at high temperature or dry air, malfunction of the epithelium and cilia. Due to the fact that the mucous membranes of the baby are very delicate, they are prone to irritation and swelling. As a result, the lumen of the nasal passages narrows, and the child breathes poorly through the nose, and there is no snot at the same time. Nasal congestion and edema are more pronounced at a younger age. This phenomenon is explained by the structural features of the turbinates. Against the background of nasal congestion, tissue hypoxia occurs, and the following symptoms are observed in children:
- tearfulness;
- insomnia;
- lack of appetite;
- dizziness;
- malaise;
- headaches.
Why does my nose breathe badly? To identify the cause of nasal congestion, a thorough diagnosis should be carried out. To do this, you need to contact an otorhinolaryngologist, who will conduct an examination using special tools, and collect an anamnesis. If necessary, he will recommend the following types of examinations:
- radiography and ultrasound of the paranasal sinuses;
- sowing swabs from the nose for microflora;
- blood test: immunological, allergological, general, biochemistry.
Medical and surgical treatment
The choice of a specific drug depends on the cause that provoked the disease. If nasal congestion is caused by an infection, then antibacterial agents are indicated:
- "Amoxicillin";
- Clarithromycin;
- Erythromycin;
- Polydex.
If low immunity has become the cause of the disease, then in this case herbal preparations containing ginseng, echinacea and having an immunostimulating effect will help.
If the nose is not breathing well, but there is no runny nose, then inhalations are recommended to relieve or reduce swelling usingnebulizer, thanks to this device, fine particles of the drug penetrate deeper into the diseased organ. From eucalyptus, calendula, thyme and chamomile, decoctions are prepared, which are used for inhalation. In addition, antiallergic drugs are prescribed - Zodak, Loratadin, drugs based on xylometazoline - Tizin, Rhinorus and others. They constrict the vessels in the nasal mucosa, remove redness and swelling, and also help restore the patency of the nasal passages. As a result, nasal breathing is restored.
Main indications for surgery:
- deviated septum;
- adenoids or polyps;
- presence of a foreign body in the nasal passages;
- excessive growth of mucous tissue.
The operation is being carried out in a hospital.
Folk remedies
If the nose is not breathing well, and there is no snot, then after consulting a doctor, you can use the following traditional medicine recipes. They have been tested for years and are very popular:
- foot bath;
- lime and raspberry tea drink;
- hot water shower;
- mustard plasters on the calf muscles.
All of the above methods have a distracting effect. For children, you can use the following tools:
- rinsing the nose with saline;
- heating with a hard-boiled egg;
- instillation of aloe juice diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1;
- lubricating the nose with onion oil (onion juice is pouredsunflower oil and leave for about eight hours).
Babies get breast milk instilled into their noses and can also be breathed through a nebulizer.
Poor nose breathing, what to do?
First of all, it is necessary to create conditions that make breathing easier, namely:
- moisturize the air and ventilate the room more often;
- take plenty of fluids;
- regular inhalations and nasal lavages;
- sleep with your head held high;
- inhale wet steam;
- warm up the nose.
In addition, to alleviate the condition, acupressure of the bridge of the nose and wings of the nose, breathing exercises, physiotherapy and yoga classes give a good effect. Surgical intervention is indicated in difficult cases. Early treatment can help avoid serious complications. In addition to traditional treatment, the use of traditional medicine recipes is allowed.
Causes of stuffy nose in babies
Bad breathing through the nose - this phenomenon is often found in a baby and gives him a lot of inconvenience. The child becomes capricious, restless, does not sleep well. Causes of nasal congestion are as follows:
Adaptation to the environment - in the first days after birth, the mucous membrane adapts to external conditions, so the baby's nose is often stuffy. This is a natural process and soon goes away on its own. If within a few weeks the problem does not go away, then this is an occasion to consult a doctor
- Dry air - inas a result, the delicate mucous membrane dries up, and the baby begins to wheeze, as it is difficult for him to breathe. In the room where the baby is located, it is necessary to maintain a certain humidity and constantly ventilate.
- Overheating - if the baby is warmly dressed and sweating, then it is difficult for him to breathe through his nose as a result of drying out of the mucous membrane. It should not be wrapped, and besides, when choosing clothes, preference should be given to natural materials.
- Teething - during this period, the mucous membrane of the mouth and nose swells and becomes inflamed, which causes difficulty breathing. However, this is temporary and will soon pass.
- Foreign body - in case of contact with a foreign object, you should immediately seek help from doctors. It is not recommended to extract it yourself.
Pathological causes of nasal congestion in infants
When a baby is a month old and his nose is not breathing well, the reason may be associated with various pathological conditions:
- Allergic rhinitis is a seasonal problem, mainly associated with the flowering of some plants.
- Congenital anomalies - deviated septum.
- Obstruction of the nasal passages - complete or partial.
- Complications after infectious diseases.
- Inflammation of the adenoids - quite rare in such small children.
It is important to remember that prolonged mouth breathing leads to hypoxia, which adversely affects the development of the child's body.
Child is not breathing well through the nose at night: reasons
Violation of the nasalbreathing during sleep leads to lethargy and fatigue. If the baby does not breathe through his nose at night, then he switches to breathing through his mouth. As a result, the pharynx and oral cavity dry up, and in addition, the likelihood of developing infectious pathologies increases: laryngitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis. There are several reasons that prevent breathing through the nose at night:
- Swelling of the mucous membrane. It occurs against the background of the inflammatory process. An increased blood flow goes to the inflamed area, the vessels expand, and the volume of the mucous membrane increases. As a result, the nasal passages narrow, and the air does not pass through them.
- Mucoid discharge. A viscous and thick secret does not allow the baby to breathe freely.
- Adenoids.
- Polyps.
- Deviated septum.
- Hereditary pathologies.
Among the causes of edema, infectious diseases are in the first place. During the day, the baby breathes through the nose, at night he has problems.
Why does my nose get stuffy at night?
In the inflammatory process, the nasopharynx regularly synthesizes mucus. It flows through the nasal passages, as well as down the pharynx and enters the throat. During the day, when the child is active, he involuntarily swallows it, and in the supine state, its outflow from the nasopharynx is difficult. The reason is:
- mucus runs down throat when lying down;
- Swallowing does not occur in sleep.
As a result, a thick and viscous secret, as well as swelling of the nasopharyngeal tissues, makes nasal breathing impossible. One ofThe most common cause of nasal congestion at night is the so-called post-nasal drip syndrome, i.e. when mucus flows down the back of the nasopharynx into the throat.
Signs of postnasal drip
The clinical picture is as follows:
- excruciating dry cough in the morning and at night;
- feeling of mucus in throat;
- nasal congestion at night;
- sore throat after sleep;
- headache;
- general weakness;
- constant sleepiness.
In addition, the nose does not breathe well at night with diseases such as:
- rhinitis in chronic and acute stages;
- inflammation of the adenoids and others.
In addition, postnasal syndrome manifests itself with anomalies in the form of a deviated septum and allergies, which can be caused at night:
- particles of bleach, rinse aid, washing powder left on underwear or bed linen;
- materials from which toys are made;
- pet hair;
- dry or polluted air in the room where the baby sleeps.
Treatment
It is subdivided into:
- Symptomatic - aimed at restoring normal breathing through the nose.
- Etiological - treat the disease that provoked shortness of breath at night.
- Auxiliary - aimed at facilitating general well-being and recovery.
To relieve swelling the mosteffective drugs are vasoconstrictors. They are usually taken as a nasal spray or drops. By acting on the smooth muscles of blood vessels, they cause their contraction. As a result, the puffiness subsides, and the nasal passages become free. It is recommended to use these funds for a limited period, in addition, the dosage and frequency of instillation should not be exceeded in excess of that prescribed by the attending physician. Otherwise, the risk of developing unwanted reactions increases significantly. Despite the quick result after using vasoconstrictor drugs, doctors advise first of all to use more gentle means:
- Saline solution - it can be instilled into each nasal passage every thirty minutes. It helps to normalize nasal breathing by freeing the nasopharynx from the accumulation of dust and mucus.
- Medications based on sea water. Their action is similar to saline.
- Oil-based medicines. For example, "Pinosol" containing herbal ingredients. These products reduce swelling, protect against drying out of the mucous membrane and prevent the growth of pathogenic microorganisms.
If it is difficult to breathe through the nose due to the presence of an allergic component, then preference should be given to antihistamines. They inhibit the formation of mucus and the production of substances that provoke swelling. The most popular are Allergodil, Fenistil.
In addition, the following procedures have worked well:
- chest rubbingcells, including ointments with a warming effect;
- hot drink;
- compress and nose bridge massage;
- steam inhalation;
- inhaling pine, eucalyptus or fir oil.
It is also necessary to create favorable conditions in the baby's bedroom. The air should be fresh, cool, the humidity is about 60 percent, and the temperature is about 20 degrees. Such conditions will allow the baby to sleep peacefully and breathe through the nose.
Nasal congestion in children should be treated promptly. In the early stages, this problem can be de alt with using only physiotherapy, and when moving into the chronic stage, surgery will be required. Thus, if the child does not breathe well through the nose, this is a reason to seek the advice of a doctor.
