The solution belongs to isotonic solutions, it is a 0.9% aqueous solution of sodium chloride. It is widely used in medicine as a detoxification agent, helping the body cope with harmful substances, as well as for correcting the state during dehydration. Most often it is used to dissolve drugs used in the form of injections and droppers.
However, recently he was found and another application - for washing the nose. It is believed that he is an alternative to drops for the nose.
Can I wash my nose with saline solution?
To answer this question, you need to understand what is saline and what is its role for the organism. "Fizrastvor" is a shortened version of "physiological saline", where the key word "physiological" is normal for the organism.
In crisis conditions, accompanied by a large loss of moisture - with burns, bleeding, poisoning it is administered intravenously to adjust the water balance.
It is also used to wash the mucous membranes - eyes, mouth cavity, do douching, and therefore, the nose cavity in this list is no exception.
Consisting of sodium chloride, saline can replenish it, because in the normal state of a person, it enters the body with food.
Given this, it can be affirmatively said that saline does not harm if it is properly used to wash the nose.
Contraindications for saline application
Phosphorus can not be used in large quantities if the kidney function and heart failure are disturbed.
In what cases is saline used for the nose?
Washing of the nose with saline is necessary when a person suffers from a runny nose. In rhinitis , a lot of mucus is released, which prevents the work of cilia, and in fact they must clean the nose of excessive accumulation of moisture. The immobility of cilia creates stagnation of mucus, and this interferes with normal breathing, and also generates the development of an even more inflammatory process.
Due to the composition of saline solution for washing the nose, the harm to the body is not applied, as is the case with the use of vasoconstricting drops, but it is liquid enough to weaken the mucus's viscosities and restore the work of the cilia.
How do I wash my nose with saline solution?
Today in pharmacies there are drops and sprays, the main active substance of which is saline solution:
- Quix-spray;
- Otrivin-prei;
- Rinolux Spray;
- No-salt drops;
- drops Aqua-maris;
- drops of Aqualor.
These drugs can be used instead of regular saline solution - the effect will be similar.
To save money, you can buy a regular saline solution , which is not packaged in bottles for drops or sprays.
The solution is sold in glass bottles and covered with a rubber lid. It is better not to open the lid - it's worth piercing it with a sterile needle and typing in the sterile syringe the amount of money that will be needed for a single application.
You can wash your nose with saline by using a syringe or a pipette.
To rinse the nose with a syringe, draw a small amount of the drug, and then slowly, pressing the piston, pour the nostrils one at a time. This is a dangerous procedure that can result in otitis media, and if the infection is of a bacterial nature, then more dangerous consequences can be achieved. Therefore it is better to use saline solution in the form of drops.
Inhalation for the nose with saline solution is another controversial procedure. Some physicians believe that this way one can cause more severe edema and worsening of the condition, but this can be attributed to any inhalation with different solutions, because hot steam contributes to swelling. At the same time, such a procedure will facilitate liquefaction of mucus and accelerate its departure.