The condition, when the nose is constantly stuffy, and the snot is not there, it is not clear why for many people and brings a lot of uncomfortable sensations. As a result of the fact that the nasal breathing is disturbed, insufficient oxygen is supplied to the brain, so the headache, fatigue, weakness, sleep disturbances, irritability, inhibition are often associated with congestion of the nose. If you do not take any measures, the pathological process can progress, affecting the tissues of neighboring organs and adversely affecting the body as a whole.
Why constantly lays a nose without a cold?
To eliminate this unpleasant and dangerous phenomenon, you should first understand the reasons for its occurrence. As a rule, the culprits are various chronic processes in the nasal cavity. Let's consider the main provoking factors.
Overdrying the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity
This phenomenon can be caused by both external and internal factors. So, often the dryness of mucous membranes is observed in the winter, when heating and air conditioning of the premises contribute to a reduction in air humidity. This can also contribute to dustiness, gas contamination of the air, regular inhalation of tobacco smoke. From internal causes, first of all, it is necessary to allocate insufficient intake of a liquid that promotes dryness of a skin and mucous membranes, including nasal.
Some medications
Some medicines, systemic and local, can cause the appearance of a feeling of nasal congestion, difficulty breathing as a side effect. This can occur due to prolonged treatment, as well as as a result of excess of the required dosages. For example, this phenomenon can be a consequence of the use of vasoconstrictive drops, drugs based on ipratropium bromide.
Allergic reactions
The "blocking" of nasal passages is sometimes caused by allergic reactions in the body in response to the action of various stimuli: dust, animal hair, plant pollen, household chemicals, food products, etc. In this case, along with the fact that the patient constantly lays a nose without a cold, dryness, itching and rashes on the skin, sneezing, inflammation of the eyes, etc. can be observed.
Hormonal changes in the body
Provoke a swelling of the nasal mucosa, which causes a feeling of congestion, may impair hormonal balance . For example, this symptom often affects pregnant women and passes on their own after the birth.
Polyps in the nose
The presence of benign growths of the mucous nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is a common cause of permanent nasal congestion without a runny nose. In this case, the difficulty of breathing is a consequence of a mechanical obstruction.
Anatomical defects, injuries
Congenital curvature and deformation of the nasal septum, as well as caused by the injuries, can also cause nasal congestion, which increases with time and can lead to complete absence of nasal breathing.
How to treat permanently stuffy nose?
Depending on the reasons for prolonged nasal congestion, surgical methods of treatment, drug therapy, physiotherapy, and a combination of these techniques can be recommended. General recommendations for those who suffer from nasal congestion can be:
- regular washing of the nasal cavity with saline solutions;
- drinking enough fluids;
- maintaining in the room the optimum humidity, purity;
- frequent walks in the fresh air.