Why do we have a runny nose
In order to begin to treat runny nose, we should know the result that it appears: the cells that are in our nose, in contact with any stimulus, begin to produce mucus to clear the display and all the stimuli of our nose, in fact, a runny nose is a safety the reaction of our body from the stimulus. Causes irritation of the nose cells may be different, we will discuss them below. To treat a cold, we have to eliminate the cause (stimulus), in which he appeared with us. This moment is a major mistake many of us that we do not establish the cause of the common cold, we begin to treat it, this is equivalent to the pipe breaks and instead turn off the tap, we will keep a place gust hand, so that the water did not flow - is the most the best example in this situation.
Identify the cause of the common cold may be due to selection:
- If the color selections clear - this is a consequence of viral infection or allergies;
- If the color is yellow-green discharge - then you have a bacterial infection.
The immediate causes of the common cold are:
- Chilled to the Bone;
- Sudden changes in temperature;
- Viral infections;
- Colds;
- Allergic reactions;
- Contaminated and gas polluted air.
In addition, if you have a cold began to appear frequently, it may indicate that it develops into chronic. If the runny nose is not treated, it will move to the maxillary sinus, which in turn is a more complex problem than a simple cold, and it is no longer cope at home. So as soon as you had a cold, so he is not turned into a bad cold, immediately begin to treat him.
How to rid yourself of a cold
Treating the symptoms of the common cold
As soon as you feel unwell: zahlyupalo in the nose, headache in the forehead, eyes began to water - try not to go out, and if possible - take a day off. Staying at home as much as possible help to overcome the immunity of a cold or virus. Very useful to be taking a hot bath, after adding back extract oils from juniper, pine needles, eucalyptus, chamomile and tea tree. Take antiviral drugs and immunopovyshayuschie, as well as vitamin C. Try to stick to the day bed rest, lying under a warm blanket. Lean on warm tea and fruit.
The second common cause of rhinitis - allergic. In this situation, you should be sure to identify the allergen. By taking steps to eliminate the allergen - we treat a runny nose.
This is with regard to the causes of the common cold, but now let's look at the treatment of the common cold.
How to get rid of a cold
The first thing you should right vysmarkivatsya, because, chances are, you're doing it wrong. Many of us old-fashioned rag vysmarkivayutsya in a handkerchief, but it is wrong, because all the germs that go along with snot remain on the cloth, and at the time vysmarkivanii again they get into our bodies. To avoid this situation, it is necessary only to vysmarkivatsya handkerchiefs to be discarded after vysmarkivaniya.
Digging in the nose. Another of the most common errors in the treatment of the common cold is that some are beginning to bury his nose vasoconstrictor drugs that constrict blood vessels due only at the time runny nose clean and do not treat it, and it's not what we need. To use the nasal instillation of drops based on herbs that provide not only a therapeutic effect, but also will remove the discomfort in the nose and ease breathing. Before you bury your nose, it should be washed with a solution of sea salt, which is sold in almost every drugstore.
As a folk remedy for colds use inhalationand on the basis of: peppermint, eucalyptus, calendula and other herbs. For inhalation, you can use essential oils that are certain there will be every girl.
It is mandatory to ventilate the room to the room did not accumulate bacteria. For the treatment of the common cold is also recommended to use aromatherapy, for this you need a oil burner and aroma oils, which cleanse the air in the room and help your breathing.