Treatment of a cold in the home.

We all know the feeling when you can not breathe in because of the stuffy nose, and the endless annoying runny nose makes you angry. This is an unpleasant, painful condition, which, as a rule, is still accompanied by deterioration of the general condition, malaise, sometimes headaches and other manifestations.

Runny nose develops against the background of a viral disease, as a protective mechanism, in which the mucosa becomes loose and thickens. Thus, the body is protected from further infection, this is also manifested by coughing and sneezing. During the viral illness, the nasal mucosa is swollen due to the inflammatory component, and there is already an effective treatment of the common cold.

Treatment of a cold in the home.

In modern medicine, often prescribe at the rhinitis immediately sosudosuzhivayuschie drops, not figuring out whether it will help or worsen the condition of the patient.

In order for the domestic cure for the common cold to be adequate and effective, and most importantly, do not harm, it is possible in the first two or three days to sip the vasoconstricting drops, such as: Naphthysine, Nazol, Nazivin, Galazolin, Sanorin, etc.

However, for people suffering from a chronic runny nose, these drugs become a lifeline, the patients cease to breathe and live without them. They become of vital importance to them. But, if you look closely, then the drugs of this group do not lead to recovery, but, on the contrary, make a person dependent on these drops. Burying drops in the nose, breathing becomes freer, it's more fun to live, as soon as the effect of the drug ends (usually after 3-4 hours), all the symptoms come back. And, besides, at the pathophysiological level, this process only supports a slow inflammation in the nasal mucosa.

Thus, we came to the conclusion that vasoconstrictor drops are not an exit for the common cold. Of course, if you have a strong mucous discharge from the nose, then in the first three days you can use them, then it's best to leave them, otherwise dependence will develop.

In addition, with long-term use of such drugs, gradual atrophy (dying) of the mucosa occurs, as a result of which the sense of smell is broken, and the hopes for cure all decrease every year.

As for the treatment of the common cold at home, old grandmother methods can help here. It is best to use aloe juice, a plant that, for sure, grows either in your window or in the village with relatives. It has succulent leaves, in which there is a "miraculous" juice. To get rid of the aloe juice from the leaves, it is necessary to rinse the leaves and crush them well, then squeeze and get a drop for the nose. They need to be instilled one drop into each nostril three times a day. It acts quickly and is not addictive.

Here are a few old recipes for treating a common cold at home.

Inhalations.

Everyone knows the method of inhaling (inhaling) the vapors of boiled potato skins. It is known that in the peel of potatoes contain phytacides, substances that relieve inflammation and reduce mucosal edema. Breathing becomes easier and the condition improves.

Warming.

Another effective and effective way to treat a runny nose at home is a boiled egg. You need to cook a couple of hard-boiled eggs, wrap them with a handkerchief each individually and attach to the wings of the nose on both sides. So you need to keep it until the eggs get cold. This is a very good way to warm up the sinuses and prevent the sinusitis.

If all the above methods of treatment do not help, and the runny nose does not decrease, then it is necessary to consult a doctor for an otolaryngologist to undergo a course of medical and general treatment under his supervision.

Be healthy!