Nasal lavage is one of the methods for preventing acute respiratory and viral infections. In pharmacies, customers are provided with various means for irrigating the nasal sinuses. In this article we will tell you how to wash the nasopharynx from mucus for an adult and a child.
Humer
This product contains sterile isotonic marine water. Range of use:
- Used to prevent influenza and acute respiratory infections in children and adults.
- Can be used to clear the sinuses of babies.
- Effective in removing mucus from the nose.
Forms of issue:
- spray with a special nozzle and atomizer (for adults and children);
- drops.
How to wash the sinuses of the baby? To irrigate the nasopharynx, it is necessary to put the child on his side and alternately inject one or two drops of the product into each nasal sinus. Before using the drug, you should consult your doctor.
It should be noted that the following side effects may occur:
- redness of mucous membranes,
- allergic reaction.
Aqua Maris
The composition of the solution includes purified water from the Adriatic Sea. It is used to thin and remove mucus from the nasopharynx. Spectrum of drug use:
- For cleansing the nose of babies.
- Prevention of infectious diseases.
- Treatment of rhinitis of various etiologies.
- For the prevention of infections of the nose and nasopharynx after surgery.
Forms of issue:
- Spray for children and adults.
- Sachets of dry sea s alt and essential oils for homemade solution.
- Drops.
It should be noted that the solution is recommended for children older than one year.
Dolphin
Instructions for the use of "Dolphin" for washing the nose indicates that the composition of the dry mixture includes natural sea s alt. Not recommended for use by children under four years of age. It is used to wash the nose and throat, it is widely used in the fight against adenoids. Can be used under the following conditions:
- Acute rhinitis.
- Respiratory diseases and influenza.
- Sinusitis of various etiologies.
- For rehabilitation after nasal surgery.
How to use in the instructions forthe use of "Dolphin" for washing the nose is described as follows:
- Prepare the solution according to the instructions.
- Lay the patient on his side and irrigate the sinuses.
Otrivin Baby
The active ingredient is sea s alt. Used to clear the nose of children under one year of age and older.
Form release:
- spray;
- nozzles for irrigation of the nose with an aspirator.
Main indications for use:
- runny nose of various etiologies, colds;
- viral infections;
- nose cleaning.
Aqualor
This flushing solution contains purified water from the Atlantic Ocean. It should also be noted that the manufacturer offers drugs with a variety of s alt concentrations.
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 bearing and breastfeeding a child.
Why rinse your nose with saline?
Rinse the nose with saline is performed by:
- for preventive purposes;
- as moisturizing of the nasal mucosa (especially it is advisable to do this inautumn-winter period);
- for therapeutic purposes in various diseases of the nose and allergic rhinitis;
- washing with saline removes allergens, bacteria and mucus from the nasal mucosa.
The mucous membrane of the nasopharynx is obliged to protect the body from bacteria and viruses entering it, but if it dries up, 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 make it?
Saline solution is a mixture of sodium chloride with pure water. This type of cleanser is very easy to make. How to independently prepare saline solution for the purpose of washing the nose? Ordinary water is mixed with table s alt in the following ratio: 1 g of s alt 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 content of s alt 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:
- With the help of a special device for washing the nose. It looks like a teapot with a narrow spout and a handle for pouring the mixture. It is preferable to wash the nose over the sink. With your head slightly tilted to the side, pour the mixture into one nostril, your mouth should remain open - through it it willflow out the mixture. If you want the mixture to come out of the other nostril, you should pronounce the sound “and” during the operation.
- With a rubber bulb, syringe or syringe. Washing is performed in the same way as in paragraph No. 1, only in this case we insert a syringe into the nostril and slowly pour the mixture into it.
- You can simply collect the mixture in the palm of your hand and pull it in with any of the nostrils in turn. Next, we pinch the nostril and tilt our head in the opposite direction (the mixture will flow out of the other nostril). Or you need to tilt your head back several times, so the solution will be in your mouth, after which it is spit out. You can instill the drug with a pipette or syringe. Rinsing the nose with saline is also allowed using a nebulizer. This is probably the most practical method.
Folk remedies
Used folk remedies for washing the nasopharynx with various types of rhinitis have long established themselves as an effective and good treatment. In addition, they, as a rule, have a sparing effect and do not cause 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 nasal mucosa, a solution of baking soda and s alt is used in equal proportions.
- Perhaps the most popular remedy for purulent and bacterial types of the common cold is rinsing with saline (ideally shoulduse sea s alt). 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 s alt, then it is recommended to add a few drops of iodine to achieve the desired effect.
- Such a medicinal plant as chamomile, due to the essential oils and phytoncides contained in it, has a good anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, washing the nasopharynx with chamomile for colds is used quite often. The infusion is prepared at the rate of 1 tablespoon of crushed flowers per 1 glass of water, it is boiled for several minutes and cooled to room temperature.
- Relieve inflammation of the nasopharynx by washing with antiseptic herbal preparations with antibacterial action, which include, for example, sage, coltsfoot leaves, eucalyptus leaves, medicinal calendula flowers, as well as aloe and St. John's wort. To prepare the infusion, take 1 teaspoon of a mixture of chopped herbs in a glass of water, pour boiling water and infuse for at least 10 minutes.
- To cleanse the nasopharynx of mucus, the method of rinsing the nose with a solution based on beet juice diluted with water (1:1) and with the addition of two tablespoons of honey is popular among the people.
- Propolis is often used in folk medicine for washing the nose. A few drops of propolis pharmacy tincture are usually enough for a glass of water. It must be said that it is necessary to use folk remedies only after making sure that there is no allergy to their components.
Carrying out the procedure
For washingit is necessary not only to stock up on a solution, but also on special dishes. A small teapot with a spout or a syringe purchased from a pharmacy will do.
There are three methods of how to wash the nasopharynx at home for an adult and a child:
- The procedure is performed from one nostril to the other.
- Possible nose-to-mouth flush.
- If the previous methods fail to rinse, you can suck the solution up your nose and just blow your nose.
Basic rules for washing the nasopharynx:
- Rinse with warm water, which does not exceed 30 degrees. This will prevent burns to the nasopharynx.
- Always use freshly prepared solution.
- After the procedure, you can not go outside so that the therapeutic effect is fixed.
Washing is performed no more than 3 times a day. It is best to do this in the morning and before bed. To cleanse the nasopharynx, you need to choose a solution that can be applied in any way, whether it be a syringe or retraction from the palms.
How to perform the procedure correctly?
The syringe is filled with the solution. Then, leaning over the tub, turn your head so that one nostril is significantly higher than the other. When injecting the solution, take your time, slowly pressing on the syringe. In no case do not press hard, the solution should flow out of the other nostril slowly. During the procedure, you must keep your mouth open. This will keep the solution from getting down your throat.
Be careful: with swelling of the mucosa, fluid may not pass fromone nostril to the other. In this case, raise your head up and lightly tap with your fingers where the fluid is difficult to pass.
The next step is to blow your nose and remove the mucus. This manipulation frees the nasal passage from mucus. Then we flush again, then blow our nose to remove everything that is delayed.
In case of incorrect washing of the nasopharynx, various complications may occur. It is dangerous that not only the solution, but also pathogenic bacteria can get into the ear. Also, too frequent washing can lead to disruption of the microflora in the nose and to overdrying of the mucous membrane.
For washing the nose, the following products are best suited:
- herbal decoctions;
- saline solution;
- pharmaceutical drugs.
So, in order to effectively do the procedure, you need to know the simple rules for its implementation. Many are interested in the question of how often you can wash your child's nose. It all depends on the drug, the age of the baby and, in fact, the disease. If washing does not help, see a doctor who will prescribe an effective treatment.
