Unfortunately, most people are prone to colds, and suffer from this ailment several times a year. Often an integral part of any cold is snot, which gives us a lot of trouble and discomfort.
"Where do snot come from and where does the cold come from?" - these questions are of interest to many. To date, doctors have formulated a number of reasons for the appearance of snot and a cold.
What is snot?
Snot (scientifically - "nasal mucus") is produced in the nasal cavity of a person. Soples play an important role in the human body. Their function is to protect our respiratory tract. The human breathing system produces snot to protect the lungs from dehydration and dust ingress.
The snot consist of water, salt and mucin protein, due to which the snot is thick. It is the nasal mucus that protects us from bacteria and dangerous viruses.
During the day, the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity of a person is able to produce from 10 to 100 ml of nasal mucus.
Causes of runny nose and snot
The main reason for the appearance of snot is hypothermia. A common cold virus most often attacks a person during cold weather. This fact was proved by many scientists, by conducting research and experiments with large groups of people.
Another reason for the appearance of snot is an allergic reaction. Under the influence of an allergen, the mucosa produces more proteins, which in turn create a denser protective layer. Under the influence of moisture, mucin protein is able to increase significantly in size, so snot becomes much larger.
Similarly, the number of snot with colds increases. In this case, a large production of proteins is necessary to combat viruses. Nasal mucus is produced continuously and, after fulfilling its function, follows. This fact is the answer to the question why the snot flows.
Why snot green?
By the color of nasal mucus it is possible to determine the type and stage of a person's disease. Soply can be transparent, yellow, brown and green.
The green color of the snot indicates that the disease is started. Often, green snots indicate bronchitis or pneumonia. When the human body is infected with a virus, the immune system produces special substances to fight the disease. It is these substances that give the nasal mucus a green color.
The appearance of green snot indicates that the body is fighting the virus. To fight effectively, you should stay warm and consume more fluid. Also, a weakened organism in this period needs a full-bodied, vitamin-rich diet.
Why snot yellow?
Yellow and brown snots often appear in smokers. Upon ingestion into the respiratory system, nicotine settles on the mucosa and stains the prominent snot in a yellowish color.
If yellow snot appeared in a non-smoker, then they can mean the presence of a serious disease in the body, perhaps even cancer. In this case, it is necessary
How to cure snot?
Now that you know why snot appear, you can easily get rid of this trouble by following a few simple recommendations:
- in order to reduce the production of snot, you should take special medications - decongestants, antihistamines and sprays.
- regularly conduct wet cleaning indoors. Humid air promotes thinning of the snot and the runny nose passes faster;
- regularly vysmarkivatsya.
It is much easier to prevent the appearance of snot and cold, observing the rules of personal hygiene and a healthy lifestyle. If you wear a hat in the cold season and do not overcool, then no cold will be able to defeat you.