The appearance of a cold is predisposed by many factors, both exogenous and endogenous. Depending on the cause of the disease, rhinitis can be troubling in severe frost or sultry heat. To quickly deal with nasal congestion and rhinorrhea, you need to see a doctor to determine the cause and form of rhinitis. Only an integrated approach can cure a runny nose in 5 days, avoiding complications of the disease. How to warm your nose with an egg and how effective is it?
We list the most common causes of rhinorrhea:
- allergic factor, for example, wool, pollen, dust, fragrances of perfumes, chemicals. As a result of contact of the allergen with the nasopharyngeal mucosa, a specific reaction is triggered due to the reactivity of the immune system. Symptomatic allergy is manifested by lacrimation, sneezing, signs of conjunctivitis, itchy eyes, nose, swelling of the mucous membranes and nasal congestion. Discharge from the nose is usually profuse, watery consistency. With this form of rhinitis, it is inappropriate to warm the nose. Relief of the condition can be achieved only by stopping the action of the allergen;
- vasomotor rhinitis. As a result of a violation of the regulation of the tone of blood vessels, their ability to adequately respond to the action of environmental factors is lost. Often this form of the disease is diagnosed in people with vascular diseases and pathology of the nervous system. A provoking factor for the appearance of rhinorrhea can be a change in ambient temperature, prolonged exposure to sunlight or physical activity. Warming up the nose with an egg or any other method is ineffective;
- the infectious form of rhinitis develops as a result of viral infection of the body and damage to the mucous membrane of the nasal cavities. In this case, it is recommended to warm up the nose on the third day after the onset of the disease. This will help reduce mucus production and speed up your recovery. The procedure is performed only in the absence of hyperthermia. If the cause of the common cold is bacterial inflammation, rewarming is not recommended;
- frequent colds, general hypothermia, prolonged inhalation of cold air can also contribute to the appearance of rhinorrhea. The warming effect of the egg in this form of rhinitis is especially effective.
With an atrophic form of the common cold, warming up is not recommended due to the high risk of worsening the course of the disease.
With atrophic rhinitis, it is possible to carry out physiotherapeutic procedures, for example, ultraviolet heating. Warming up is prescribed only by a doctor based on the results of diagnostics and the severity of the person's condition.
The positive effect of warming up
Warming the nose with an egg with a runny nose is recommended to reduce sneezing, the severity of mucosal edema, reduce secretion, restore the sense of smell and nasal breathing. The effect of warming procedures is:
- expansion of blood vessels, which makes it possible to increase the delivery of nutrients and biologically active substances to the inflammatory focus;
- acceleration of metabolic processes;
- activation of local blood flow;
- elimination of blood stasis and reduction of tissue edema;
- acceleration of reparation processes;
- relief of nasal breathing.
If during the procedure the pain in the paranasal zone increases, fever grows, a headache appears or the general condition worsens, the heating should be stopped and a doctor should be consulted.
The procedure before bed is especially useful. It is recommended to supplement it with general warming. This can be done using a foot bath with mustard, rubbing the chest, interscapular zone, and taking warm liquid inside.
The drinking regimen may include tea with mint, linden, raspberries, currants, a decoction of rose hips, chamomile, sage, compote, fruit drink or still mineral water.
Features of the procedure
How to properly warm your nose with eggs? Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to cleanse the nasal passages from mucous accumulations, which will maximize the effect of warming. After rinsing the nose, it is necessary to "blow your nose" well. For washing, you can use ready-made sea salt solutions, for example, Dolphin, Marimer, or prepare the solution yourself. To do this, you need to dissolve a teaspoon of drinking salt in 480 ml of warm water, add a couple of drops of iodine.
For a warming procedure, it is necessary to boil a hard-boiled egg, wrap it with a handkerchief and attach to the paranasal area.
The duration of the procedure is approximately 15 minutes. After it ends, you should not go outside for an hour.
Warming up should be carried out in warm conditions, without the influence of a draft. If you feel a burning sensation after the boiled egg touches the skin, you can add another layer of cloth. After the procedure, slight hyperemia of the skin may remain. The reddened area can be lubricated with a moisturizing, anti-inflammatory cream.
Contraindications
Is it possible to warm the nose at elevated temperatures? If the fever exceeds 37.3 degrees, warming procedures are prohibited. It is not recommended to warm your nose with an egg when:
- purulent rhinitis;
- oncopathology;
- severe cardiovascular disease;
- acute stage of an infectious disease;
- complicated course of the common cold.
Warming the nose with sinusitis can only be resolved by a doctor, because the thermal effect can accelerate the multiplication of microbes and increase the volume of accumulated secretions in the paranasal sinuses. This can lead to serious complications (purulent otitis media, meningitis). In order to prevent deterioration of the condition, you should not neglect the consultation of a doctor.
