Closed Nose Remedies

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A stuffy nose (or nasal congestion) is a common symptom of many respiratory diseases.

The stuffy nose is due to the accumulation of mucus inside the nasal cavity, an expression of an inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes.

A stuffy nose can result from flu diseases, allergies, nasal polyposis, rhinitis and pregnancy, or appear following the administration of certain drugs.

The published material is intended to allow quick access to general advice, suggestions and remedies that doctors and textbooks usually dispense for the treatment of closed nose; such indications must in no way substitute the opinion of the attending physician or other health specialists in the sector who are treating the patient. with the headboard slightly raised (place a pillow under the mattress, in line with the point where the head rests): by doing so, the patient with a stuffy nose can rest better, and breathing is facilitated

Blow your nose frequently, preferably using disposable paper handkerchiefs

Treat the underlying cause of the stuffy nose

Drink plenty of fluids, especially hot ones

Make use of the "aid of nasal vaporizers or humidifiers, useful for promoting the fluidization of mucus, therefore the liberation from the stuffy nose

Consult your doctor immediately if the patient with stuffy nose is a child under 2 months of age and has a high fever

Avoid thermal changes

Cover your nose and throat with a scarf before going out

Saline solution: which one to choose?

Libenar is undoubtedly one of the best-selling and therefore most used products when it comes to saline solution. These are small single-dose vials that allow you to wash the nasal cavities and clean them. The single-dose packaging guarantees their hygienic profile, while, being an isotonic saline solution, it can be used both for the nose and for the eyes and up to 6 times a day as needed.

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The spray solution may be convenient, especially for adults. Physiomer Iper Spray offers a decongestant spray composed of a solution of 22 gr / l of marine solution. It is a product that can be used by adults, but also by children who have reached the age of two.

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Specific for children is Physiomer Baby nebulized spray, equipped with a particular comfort spout that makes it easy to use even with the little ones.

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Nasal vaporizers and aerosols: which one to choose?

There are many varieties of this article on the market, it is essential to choose one that works well and is also comfortable. A very classic model is the Laica NE2003 Aerosol Piston, suitable for the treatment of tracheitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, allergies and colds. It is the piston operation that allows the nebulization process to take place quickly.

The package includes the mask for adults and the one for children, so that every member of the family can use it. If desired, it is also possible to opt for solutions with mouthpiece and nose fork. It is equipped with a practical handle that allows easy transport.

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If you are looking for an even more comfortable tool, you can try Hylogy's portable nebulizer and inhaler, also with piston technology, ideal for when you go out. Also in this case, both the mouthpiece and the mask are available and can be recharged with a simple USB.

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Not available now other products Sleepiness is one of the side effects of many of these drugs

Taking antihistamines / corticosteroids without a prescription

Take antihistamines to treat a stuffy nose in case of hypertension or cardiac arrhythmias: the administration of these drugs increases the heartbeat and raises blood pressure

Use corticosteroid medications for long periods

Take antihistamines for long periods

Sleeping on your stomach (on your stomach)

To smoke

Swallow the mucus

Continuously blow your nose into the same handkerchief

hot liquids are particularly suitable for facilitating the dissolution of mucus, thus freeing the nose: broth, hot milk, tea, herbal teas, infusions, etc.

Take lots of fruit and vegetables rich in vitamin C, useful for strengthening the immune defenses and ensuring the "optimal efficiency of the body"

with the worsening of symptoms associated with a stuffy nose, therefore, there are no foods that are not recommended.

for the stuffy nose, the fumigations play a prestigious role: the fumigation technique consists in the reduction of a substance into vapor, for purely therapeutic purposes. The fumigations favor the inhalation of steam, ensuring an immediate perception of comfort. The most suitable natural drugs to accelerate healing from a blocked nose are:

• Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) → used, in this case, for its anti-inflammatory properties
• Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus Labill) → anti-inflammatory, expectorant, balsamic properties
• Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) → antiseptic properties
• Lemon (Citrus limon) → antiseptic and antioxidant properties
• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) → balsamic, expectorant, antioxidant properties
• Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L. var. bitter) → disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, decongestant properties.

, such as, for example, phenylephrine, naphazoline, xylometazoline, etc. These are drugs that can be formulated both as nasal sprays (so they can be administered locally), and as medicines for oral use (as, for example, in the case of phenylephrine).

It should be noted, however, that this type of drug is used for the symptomatic treatment of a stuffy nose and does not solve the triggering cause in any way.

If the stuffy nose is caused by allergies, it will be necessary to act on these with the administration of suitable drugs (for example, antihistamines or corticosteroids), the same applies to a stuffy nose triggered by colds, flu or bacterial infections. In this regard, please note that it is the doctor who must establish the most suitable treatment following an "accurate diagnosis. Do-it-yourself, as always, is not recommended.

For further information: Decongestant drugs, in fact, are the expression of viral / bacterial insults to the immune system.
For this purpose it is recommended to:

• Avoid sudden changes in temperature
• Follow a "diet rich in antioxidants (vitamin C and vitamin E)

It is not possible to prevent a stuffy nose dependent on allergies if not avoiding contact with the allergen and / or - if this is not possible - following prophylactic therapies prescribed by the doctor.

• When the stuffy nose depends on the enlargement of the adenoids, the optimal treatment consists in the surgical removal of the same.
• The plastic of the nasal septum (septoplasty) consists in correcting the deviation of the nasal septum, a possible cause for a blocked nose.

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