A severe runny nose catches by surprise and always at the wrong time. The situation is especially unpleasant when the snot flows in a stream and cannot be quickly stopped. But don't be upset. The main thing is to try to quickly find out the cause of such a cold, and then it will become clear by what means it is better to cope with the problem and what can be done for this.
Causes of a severe cold
The reasons for the abundant discharge of snot in an adult may be: an allergic reaction, rhinitis, sinusitis, colds, ARVI. With each of these diseases, at the first stage, the nose constantly flows and it is liquid, like water, snot. But the accompanying symptoms are different, so it is quite easy to determine the cause even on your own:
- In case of allergies: there is a strong swelling of the mucous membranes, shortness of breath, sneezing and / or a sharp dry cough, redness of the conjunctiva of the eyes, there may be skin rashes. An increase in body temperature is usually absent. It is not a runny nose that needs to be treated, but the allergy itself.
- With rhinitis: flows from the nose literally in a stream, since there is severe inflammation of the mucous membranes caused by irritation or infection, they are often accompanied by a sore throat and a wet cough. Gradually, the snot thickens and constantly flows down the back of the throat. How to treat depends on the cause of the rhinitis.
- With sinusitis: a runny nose is constantly present, but liquid, like water, snot are present only at the initial stage. Very quickly, the runny nose becomes thick, the discharge from the nose changes its color to yellow and then to orange. At this stage, a headache appears, a feeling of distention of the sinuses of the nose, and the body temperature rises. The cough is usually absent. Treatment is prescribed by a doctor.
With a cold: liquid, like water, transparent snot flows from the nose constantly, at the same time there is pain and redness of the throat, chills, fever. It is very important here to warm up quickly and take measures so as not to get sick further. If an adult has strong immunity, then there is no need to treat such a runny nose - it quickly goes away on its own.- With ARVI: a runny nose begins like a common cold, so it is easy to miss the moment when even the simplest treatment can quickly stop the disease. A severe headache, general weakness, a sharp increase in body temperature, redness of the eyes, and tearing can indicate the presence of a virus in the body. The sooner you start treating such a disease, the lower the risk of serious complications.
With a cold: liquid, like water, transparent snot flows from the nose constantly, at the same time there is pain and redness of the throat, chills, fever. It is very important here to warm up quickly and take measures so as not to get sick further. If an adult has strong immunity, then there is no need to treat such a runny nose - it quickly goes away on its own.If you are not sure of the diagnosis or there is a suspicion of the infectious nature of the common cold, then it is better not to self-medicate, but immediately consult a doctor. He will prescribe the necessary medications that can quickly stop a runny nose and prevent the development of the disease.
Drug treatment
The simplest remedy for snot that flows in a stream is vasoconstrictor drugs. They almost instantly stop the flow of liquid, like water, secretions. But this is only a temporary measure that will not replace a full-fledged treatment. Usually used such vasoconstrictor agents as "Naftizin", "Otrivin", "Galazolin" and others.
It must be remembered that vasoconstrictor drugs are not so harmless. And if you decide to apply them yourself, without a doctor's prescription, then you need to do this only after carefully studying the instructions. They have a number of contraindications, the first of which is pregnancy. In addition, they should not be used by people with cardiovascular disease. And they are not designed for long-term use.
Antihistamines can also help get rid of snot when they flow like water. They completely solve the problem only in the case of the allergic nature of the common cold. But they can give a temporary respite for other diseases. The most effective are Suprastin, Claritin, Tsetrin, Tavegil, Diazolin. They can also be taken with caution on their own.
But if the body does not cope with the infection, there is nothing to do but treat the common cold with antibiotics. Self-treatment in this case is unacceptable and dangerous.
Each of the antimicrobial drugs has its own characteristics of use. It is often difficult even for a doctor to determine which one is best for each case. An analysis of microflora can help to make an accurate diagnosis, which must be done if a doctor has prescribed it.
If a high temperature has risen, then you can use antipyretic drugs: "Aspirin", "Paracetamol", "Panadol", etc. But it must be remembered that by increasing body temperature, the body creates unfavorable conditions for pathogens, thus stopping the disease. This is one of the most effective defense reactions. Therefore, if it has not risen above 38.5, you should not knock it down. And you can take antipyretic drugs only until the body temperature drops to a safe mark of 38 degrees.
Folk remedies
With a cold and even at an early stage of ARVI for adults with strong immunity, it is completely unnecessary to use traditional medicines - you can try to solve the problem with folk remedies:
A hot herbal bath is a pleasant treatment. It also serves as an inhalation. But for the bath, you must first prepare a herbal decoction. Birch buds and leaves, coltsfoot, sage, chamomile, calendula will do. A glass of dry chopped herbs is poured with a liter of boiling water and insisted for at least two hours. Then the broth must be filtered and poured into the bath. Lie down for 15-20 minutes. After such a bath, you must immediately go to bed and lie down for at least an hour. Therefore, it is better to do it at night.- Warming rubbing. Well removes puffiness and helps get rid of liquid snot. For him, camphor oil or melted interior oil (goose fat can be used), to which essential oils (coniferous, eucalyptus, juniper, mint) are added, are suitable. Grind the chest well and be sure to cover it with a terry towel folded in several layers. Lie down for 20-30 minutes, you can leave it overnight. Do not go outside and make sure that there are no sudden changes in temperature.
- Mustard plasters. Oddly enough, ordinary mustard plasters help from the flowing stream of snot. But you can put them not only on the chest, but also put them in warm socks. Mustard plasters warm up the body well, improve blood circulation and stimulate the immune system. A combination of mustard plasters with warm milk, to which you can add a little honey, is useful.
- Warming up with a salt bag. Quickly relieves puffiness, helps to activate the immune system, and eliminates inflammation. Heat the salt bag in a frying pan or in the microwave and put it on the bridge of the nose so that it warms up the sinuses on both sides of it. You can also use a boiled chicken egg (roll your nose) or paraffin wax to warm your nose, which must be done carefully so as not to burn the skin.
Aloe or Kalanchoe juice. Freshly squeezed juice from both of these plants has powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It eliminates in the first place the cause of the snot flowing. But they will do it in different ways. Aloe gently envelops the mucous membrane, creating a kind of barrier that quickly soothes inflammation of the mucous membrane. And Kalanchoe juice, on the contrary, irritates her, causing a sneezing reflex, thus not only killing pathogenic bacteria, but literally "throwing" them out.
A hot herbal bath is a pleasant treatment. It also serves as an inhalation. But for the bath, you must first prepare a herbal decoction. Birch buds and leaves, coltsfoot, sage, chamomile, calendula will do. A glass of dry chopped herbs is poured with a liter of boiling water and insisted for at least two hours. Then the broth must be filtered and poured into the bath. Lie down for 15-20 minutes. After such a bath, you must immediately go to bed and lie down for at least an hour. Therefore, it is better to do it at night.
Aloe or Kalanchoe juice. Freshly squeezed juice from both of these plants has powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It eliminates in the first place the cause of the snot flowing. But they will do it in different ways. Aloe gently envelops the mucous membrane, creating a kind of barrier that quickly soothes inflammation of the mucous membrane. And Kalanchoe juice, on the contrary, irritates her, causing a sneezing reflex, thus not only killing pathogenic bacteria, but literally "throwing" them out.When home treatment did not help get rid of a cold, and the snot changed its color and consistency, it means that the body cannot cope with the disease on its own. To avoid complications, you must immediately begin more intensive treatment, and the first thing to do is to go to a doctor's consultation.
If a common rhinitis is not treated, it can become chronic and then cause serious diseases such as sinusitis, sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, bronchitis, otitis media, pneumonia. Not to mention the fact that the sight of snot that constantly flows like water from a nose is extremely unpleasant for others.
Therefore, it is impossible not to pay attention to the fact that a stream flows from the nose. And the sooner the correct treatment is started, the faster it will be possible to get rid of the problem once and for all.
