Nasal congestion is a problem that can catch everyone at the most inopportune moment. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s winter outside or summer. Most people strongly believe that a runny nose is not a serious problem or even a disease. A few days - and everything will pass. Unfortunately, this is not the right attitude to the problem. Indeed, a long runny nose can develop into sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, sinusitis. If nasal congestion interferes with fruitful work and general well-being, then treatment with folk remedies will always come to the rescue as a lifebuoy. There are a sufficient number of treatments for the common cold without "chemical" interventions. The causes and treatment of folk remedies for nasal congestion are interrelated, therapies depend on the primary source of the disease.
Causes of congestion (without a cold)
Nasal congestion is not always accompanied by a runny nose, the causes of this condition can be:
- hypothermia;
- allergies, including exposure to dust, chemicals, aerosols;
- injuries of the nose, as well as the specific anatomical structure of the nose;
- hormonal, neurovegetative disorders;
- mucosal hypertrophy;
- environmental impact, including weather changes.
Nasal congestion factors
Often, a runny nose appears only if a virus and bacteria enter the body, other reasons may be as follows:
- body hypothermia;
- viruses, infections, bacteria;
- allergy.
In addition to various factors of the onset of the disease, the following types of rhinitis exist: acute and chronic. Nasal congestion may manifest itself as an independent disease, or as a separate symptom. The most common causes of the common cold are the virus and hypothermia. To alleviate nasal congestion, treatment with folk remedies is necessary as with other mild colds.
As practice shows, traditional medicine offers a wide variety of comfortable treatments for the common cold, which, in addition to treatment, significantly strengthen the body and are an excellent prevention from other diseases.
How to determine the source of the common cold?
The primary source of nasal congestion with a runny nose can be determined by the color of the discharge. Transparent liquid indicates that the cause of the disease is an allergy or a virus. A yellowish liquid with a green tint is a bacterial infection. If red specks are present in the excreted fluid, the reason for this is the weakness and fragility of the vessels, which can be caused by flu, hypertension, and other viral infections.
Stages of runny nose
The first stage is accompanied by sneezing, dryness in the nasopharynx and nasal congestion. The next stage is accompanied by abundant secretions, the perception of odors weakens. The last stage is accompanied by thick discharge of greenish color, swelling is reduced.
Traditional medicine will help to cope with a runny nose. The main thing is not to postpone the treatment until later, because the sooner the procedures begin, the better.
Treatment
In order to alleviate symptoms, and in the future to completely get rid of nasal congestion, you should adhere to the tips that traditional medicine has tested for more than one decade. Even qualified doctors are not opposed to these methods.
Bed rest
Many people do not attach importance to a runny nose, mild colds, and do not make any effort to alleviate their condition. However, the load on a weakened organism entails even greater complications. Worst case - a runny nose can develop into a chronic form. Therefore, with the first symptoms, it is better to refrain from going to the street and spend the day at home. This will enable the body to defeat a runny nose and protect the body from complications. The home regimen should be accompanied by parallel treatment with folk remedies.
Clean your nose with home-made decoctions
You can clean the nose from secretions as drops for the nose, and specially prepared decoctions. Pay attention to plants that have an anti-inflammatory effect. Treatment with folk remedies for the common cold and nasal congestion is as follows:
- The most easily accessible flower is chamomile. And the benefits of the plant are unprecedented. The infusion is prepared as follows: cool the broth of the plant and rinse the nose 3-4 times a day. The procedure is not pleasant, but it is worth it. It is necessary to close one nostril with your finger, and draw the chamomile broth into the nasal passages with the second one, repeat the manipulation at least twice on each nostril. Treatment of allergic nasal congestion with folk remedies, such as chamomile broth , is the safest option. There are no contraindications to the use of chamomile broth, with the exception of hypersensitivity to the plant.
- A real salvation from the common cold will be onion juice. Since ancient times, the benefits of onions were considered incredible, they treated many diseases and used them as a prophylaxis. To treat a cold, you should use this method: dilute onion juice with warm water so as not to damage the mucous membrane, rinse the nasal passages. Treatment of nasal congestion with folk remedies at home is much simpler than it might seem at first glance.
- Beetroot juice instantly relieves a runny nose. The method of preparation of folk droplets is as follows: you need to grate the beets, squeeze the juice from the mass and carefully drip into the nose.
- Medicines can be grown directly on the windowsill. Our ancestors always kept in the house a pot of aloe, the juice of which is the best way to treat nasal congestion, strengthen immunity and general health.
- Salt is the enemy of losing weight and the main assistant in the treatment of nasal congestion. Saline solution is a rather effective and most affordable alternative medicine. Treatment of nasal congestion with folk remedies in adults is safer than in children, because an incorrect concentration of saline can only harm the body.
- The most difficult recipe is oil tincture. To prepare the tincture, mix 100 ml of olive oil and 15 ml of tincture of valerian root, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. The resulting mixture should be left to infuse in a tightly closed container for 10-13 days. The resulting infusion for the nose should be instilled into each nostril 2 drops with a pipette.
Warm your legs
Scientists have long proved that the legs are a reflexogenic zone, so hot water baths and leg compresses can help you cope with a runny nose and stuffy nose. Do not neglect such a procedure as steaming your legs. To enhance the effect, a camomile should be added to the bath, a lot of which has already been written about its usefulness, raspberry leaves and sea salt. Fast treatment of nasal congestion with folk remedies occurs precisely due to the effect on reflexogenic zones.
Tea traditions of China
Tea therapy is a treatment method that appeared in ancient China. At the first sign of a runny nose and nasal congestion, drink hot tea, but not packaged, but real leaf tea. Indeed, the power of tea treatment lies in the herbs and plants of which it consists. Preparations can be done independently. In the summer, take a walk through the forest, collect raspberries, cherries, lemongrass or linden. Do not forget to make jam from wild berries. In winter, these blanks are very useful in treating not only a cold, but also colds. Treatment of nasal congestion without snot folk remedies, such as tea, is the most effective method.
Self massage
Doctors strongly recommend that you do not forget about this method of treatment and prevention of the common cold, as self-massage. Massaging the paranasal sinuses is recommended. If you follow the correct massage technique, the effect on the desired points should occur, after which the natural flow of blood begins. This procedure warms massaged areas, removes stagnant formations of liquids. Treatment with folk remedies for nasal congestion without a runny nose is often more effective than medication.
Treatment methods for children
The treatment of nasal congestion in children with folk remedies is an urgent matter. Without timely intervention, ordinary rhinitis with transparent secretions can lead to the release of a thick green liquid with a specific odor, which will be the first bell to the development of sinusitis. If a runny nose is accompanied by complaints of the child for pain in the eyes or ears, as well as fever, you should definitely visit a doctor. The causes of nasal congestion may be associated with allergies, septum curvature, and various infections.
Runny nose in infants is recommended to be treated primarily not with strong drugs, but with traditional medicine. The first method that deserves attention is a saline solution, but with onion juice or aloe juice it is better to wait a bit. A strong concentration of these juices can only do harm.
To determine the source of the disease and choose the right course of treatment, you should immediately consult a doctor, since for babies even a runny nose can pose a serious threat.
Morning nasal congestion
Every second person has problems with morning nasal congestion, and most of them do not pay attention to this scourge, because all the discomfort passes by dinner. But what can nasal congestion be associated with in the morning? It can be:
- ENT diseases;
- septum curvature (to find out if this is the main reason for morning nasal congestion, it is recommended to take an x-ray);
- dry air in the bedroom.
The solution to the problem will be an examination, after which the doctor will prescribe the necessary procedures. Treatment with folk remedies for nasal congestion without a cold can be as follows: dissolve a teaspoon of soda in a glass of water and rinse the nasal passage with a solution. If the problem of nasal congestion lies in the dryness of the air, it is recommended to purchase a humidifier and do not forget about ventilation.
Prevention of nasal congestion
Runny nose and nasal congestion - an affliction that brings discomfort to everyday life for both adults and children. So it’s better to prevent such a seemingly insignificant symptom as a runny nose than to treat it long and hard. Doctors recommend adhering to the following rules throughout life, and especially in the autumn-winter period:
- Regular rinsing of the nasal passages with saline solutions actively cleanses the nasal mucosa from unwanted guests in the form of bacteria that provoke nasal congestion, and the solution strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Before using saline, you should learn the technique of its use, since salt entering the ear canals can lead to a serious illness - otitis media. Such drugs are less effective, but easy to use: "Aqualor", "Aquaremaris", "Aquamaster". The action of these drugs is less intense in contrast to the solution, but they are excellent for the prevention of diseases of the nose . An important advantage is that these drugs can be used even for children. Of course, they will not relieve the mucous membrane of foreign bodies, but they will moisturize it well, which will allow temporarily weakening the symptoms of the common cold in the form of nasal congestion.
- Do not forget to breathe fresh air. The role of hiking and airing is underestimated in the struggle for a healthy nose. However, only regular walks and fresh air will help strengthen immunity, problems with which cause a runny nose and stuffy nose. With regard to airing, the benefits of such a procedure are obvious. Scientists have long proved that air pollution in residential premises can be many times greater than pollution on the street. This means that regular ventilation will help reduce the infectious load on the body of adults and babies.
- Sport is the head of everything. Gymnastics, swimming, aerobics, dancing and even the most ordinary running and walking will help to defeat not only excess weight, but also will be an excellent prevention of colds and nasal congestion. To avoid these diseases, it is not necessary to lock yourself at home with seven locks, it is better to spend an hour a day walking in the fresh air.
No matter how trifle such an ailment as nasal congestion may seem, treatment should not be neglected. Doctors advise not to delay the prevention of colds in a long box and regularly follow the above rules.