Runny nose – an acute nonspecific inflammation of the nasal mucosa, which is not a single disease, but only a symptom of a pathological condition (sinusitis, sinus infection, sinusitis, etc.).

Runny nose is often a manifestation of it is a bacterial disease. Firstly, the body, thus trying to stop the infection in the nose (not to put it on – in the throat, lungs), and secondly, the mucous membrane of the nose highlights mucus, which contains huge amounts of substances that neutralize the virus.

The presence of rhinitis is considered a major clinical manifestation of acute rhinitis. Usually it starts with discomfort in both halves of the nose (tingling, burning, dryness), which lasts for several hours. During this period, worsening the overall well-being, the temperature rises up to 37-37,5 ° C, the headache begins. The nasal mucosa becomes edematous, resulting in the nasal passages are narrowed, the breath begins to break down, reduced sense of smell, taste sensitivity.
In the next stage of inflammation increases, a large amount of fluid (the clear, liquid in consistency). Then increased production of mucus, containing ammonia, sodium chloride, so the skin at the entrance of the nose and upper lip is red. The third stage is characterized by mucopurulent secretions greyish or yellowish-greenish color.

Acute nonspecific inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity develops in trauma of the nose, often in one half. The causes are foreign bodies that damage the nasal mucosa, or under the action of harmful occupational factors such as particles of metal, coal, mineral dust, which are suspended in the air.

Ozena – so-called stinking cold, which is a mucosal atrophy and bone walls. Ozena characterized by the formation of secretion, which dries up in the fetid crusts. This disease is not as common and is caused by Klebsiella ozeny against iron deficiency anemia.

Very often an allergic reaction is accompanied by a runny nose. For example, seasonal allergy to pollen, allergy to drugs used topically or orally, and many others. Thus there is itching, swelling, difficulty breathing, heavy liquid separation.

To prevent the common cold should be timely access to specialists in the presence of pathology of the nasal cavity, mouth and pharynx. An important measure is the systematic hardening, increases resistance to adverse meteorological factors, the functional reserves of the body and immunity.

Folk remedies for common cold

At a cold take 1 part fresh carrot juice, 1 part vegetable oil and a few drops of garlic juice. Instilled into the nose 3 times a day.

Bury 3-5 drops of fresh aloe juice in each nostril 4-5 times a day, pushing tin back and massaging after instillation of the nose wings.

At a cold juice from fresh leaves of coltsfoot bury his nose in 2 – 3 drops in each nostril.

Lubricate the nose with Vaseline. Lubricate the cotton swabs of garlic juice and put into both nostrils (one by one, first one and then – in the other nostril). It is not necessary to bury the fresh juice of garlic or onion in the nose swabs or mortgage without first brushing his nose with Vaseline – risking burn mucous membranes of the nose!

Eucalyptus and peppermint tea is excellent for inhalation for a cold. Per liter of hot water 3-4 drops sufficiently present.

Boil in a saucepan 3 tablespoons. tablespoons pine buds, and breathe on the ferry, wrapped. After this procedure, you can not go out for 2-3 hours.

Benefits from the common cold with chopped onions, infused in sunflower oil. This composition lubricate the nostrils.

Beet red. Instilled into each nostril, 5-6 drops svezheotzhatogo beet juice (fresh, not cooked). You can soak a cotton swab in fresh juice and lay on the nose.

Make it slightly warm, slightly salted water. Add a place 1 teaspoon of any of these infusions (calendula, Zophar, eucalyptus). 0.5 liters of water to take. This water to wash the nose.
The procedure is performed as follows: to bend under water at 45 deg., Nose, pull it and release the breath. So skip the entire solution without raising his head otsmorkatsya alternately through each nostril. Do patients with chronic rhinitis twice daily, morning and evening.

Per 100 grams. sunflower or olive oil take one tablespoon with the top chopped wild rosemary. Insist 21 days in a dark place, shake daily. Strain, squeeze. Drip 2-3 drops in each nostril for the first time, then bury 1 drop 3-4 times a day. Do no more than a week. Runny nose is a few days.