Most people believe that a runny nose is a very common thing. But in fact it is a very disturbing symptom that can signal serious illnesses. Particular attention should be paid to this, if the adult person has yellow eyes. In some cases, this is a sign that the health condition has deteriorated significantly.
The causes of the appearance of yellow snot
Usually the yellow snot in an adult appears due to the fact that white blood cells die, which, when an infection occurs, try to neutralize harmful microorganisms. The more dense the secret and the more saturated its color, the more active the infection develops. Also, yellow and thick transparent snot in an adult are observed when the disease flows into a neglected or chronic stage and the body can not fully cope with it.
Acquisition of secretion of yellow color may indicate that a new focus of inflammation has appeared. But if the snot is not intense, it is likely that the dead bacteria have already entered the secretion of mucus. That is, the organism simply gets rid of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms and products of their vital activity. This is the first sign of recovery.
If the secret is not removed from the body but enters the oropharynx, trachea, bronchi or even the lungs, the microbes begin to multiply with new strength and the rhinitis intensifies. Therefore, the causes of the appearance of yellow snot in an adult can be:
- bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- tracheitis.
With frontal sinuses , sinusitis, and other ailments of the sinusitis, yellowing can indicate active pus formation in the nasal cavity and its rapid accumulation.
Is man absolutely healthy? Then why did an adult have yellow snot? It can be an allergic reaction. Especially often it is observed in the season of flowering plants.
Treatment of yellow snot
To treat yellow snot in an adult, you need drugs that have a vasoconstrictive effect. It can be:
- Naphthysine;
- Rinazolin;
- Knoxprey.
Using such medicines, it is necessary to make sure that mucus does not accumulate in the nasal cavity. Therefore, the nasal sinuses should be washed with salt solutions, for example, Aquamaris or Saline.
If there is an infectious disease in the body, it is necessary to carry out local effects and simultaneously take an anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine drug Diazolin. With a long course of the disease shows the reception of the antibiotic Ceftriaxone or any of its derivatives.
If the effect of treatment with medications does not come or an adult has yellow snot with blood, the patient is assigned a surgical operation. During its execution, a puncture is made, which restores air circulation in the sinuses, and removes stagnant accumulations of pus.
Treatment of yellow snot folk methods
To get rid of yellow snot, you can apply folk methods of treatment. Excellent salt cures such a problem. You need to do this in this way:
- Salt is heated in a frying pan.
- Warm salt is laid out in a canvas bag.
- The sac is applied to the bridge of the nose for 15-20 minutes.
This method of treatment is categorically contraindicated in purulent processes.
Quickly cure yellow snot will help inhalation with boiled potatoes or with essential oil of eucalyptus. They need to be held for at least 15 minutes. If the secret of yellow color appeared in case of an infectious disease, it is best to dig in the nose with aloe, carrot, garlic, beet or onion juice. Such remedies will remove inflammation and facilitate the separation of secretions from the nasal sinuses.