When, despite the treatment, the child does not have a runny nose, the parents fall into despair. Indeed, in this case, the well-being of the baby suffers, he cannot normally exercise, play, sleeps badly, does not feel the taste and smell of food. With a long-lasting runny nose, the risk of complications increases.
Often a runny nose is delayed due to a misunderstanding of the cause of its occurrence. And this is followed by ineffective measures to combat the violation of nasal breathing, and in addition to the symptoms of the disease, the child suffers from various manipulations that do not bring him relief. Conventional cold remedies do not work if the cause is:
- physiological restructuring of the body during the neonatal period;
- sinusitis;
- accession of a bacterial infection;
- allergy;
- adenoids;
- other reasons (foreign body of the nose, etc.).
Any of these conditions can be accompanied by nasal congestion and nasal discharge. Such diseases require a differentiated approach and prescription of drugs that effectively eliminate the cause of the common cold.
Physiological rhinitis in infants
If the child does not have a runny nose for a long time during the newborn period and in the first 2-3 months of life, then it is most likely physiological and does not require treatment at all. Symptoms physiological rhinitis there will be slight runny nasal discharge and squelching sounds while sucking. The child's well-being does not suffer.
Physiological rhinitis is not a disease, but a way of adapting the body to new conditions of existence. At first, the baby's nose is excessively dry, after a while the air humidification mechanisms are activated, but due to insufficient regulation, mucus is formed in excess.
Careful observance of hygienic requirements for the environment - cleanliness of the air and the entire room, sufficient humidity, and a comfortable air temperature - will help to reduce the manifestations of such a runny nose.
Sinusitis as a cause of the common cold
If for a long time the child's cough and runny nose does not go away, then it may be caused by sinusitis - inflammation of the paranasal sinuses.
In addition to the common cold, the symptoms of sinusitis are:
- heat body;
- violation of the sense of smell;
- nasal voice;
- pain when pressing on the bone over the affected sinus;
- a feeling of fullness and pressure in the area of \u200b\u200bthe affected sinus.
With sinusitis, the discharge of fluid from the paranasal sinuses is disrupted due to the narrowing of the outlet. This narrowing, or even complete closure of the outlet from the sinus cavity, creates an edematous mucous membrane.
Sinusitis is often a complication of upper respiratory viral infections. respiratory tract and rhinitis. One of his classifications was created according to the anatomical principle, in this case the name of sinusitis comes from the Latin name for the paranasal sinus.
Frontit
Frontitis is an inflammation of the paired frontal sinuses. Since the frontal sinus is formed in children by the age of 2.5 years, they do not have frontal sinus before this age.
Frontal sinusitis is characterized by pain above the bridge of the nose and in the region of the eyebrows, more pronounced in the morning. The pain goes away after some of the contents of the sinus goes into the nasal cavity, around 14-15 hours of the day. The pain radiates to the eyes, accompanied by tearing and fear of light. As a rule, babies find it difficult to determine the location of pain, and simply complain of a headache.
The contents of the sinuses during frontalitis can go out, which manifests itself in the form of a runny nose, or drain along the back of the pharynx. The flow of mucus down the back of the throat causes a cough that worsens when lying down. Mucus can be seen during rhinoscopy at an appointment with an ENT doctor, sometimes when examining the oropharynx.
Ethmoiditis
Ethmoiditis is an inflammation of the lining of the ethmoid labyrinth. A persistent runny nose in a child may be associated with ethmoiditis, starting from the age of 2 to 3 weeks, since the ethmoid cells in which the pathological process occurs are already formed by the time the baby is born.
Ethmoiditis is characterized by a rapid transition of inflammation to a purulent form. The general condition of the child suffers significantly - he has poor health and mood, high body temperature, and has no appetite. From local symptoms in the case of severe inflammation, in addition to difficulty in nasal breathing and nasal discharge, there will be swelling in the orbit area. The eye on the affected side is half-closed; there may be redness around it.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the maxillary sinuses. It can cause prolonged runny nose and nasal congestion in babies, starting at the end of 1 year of life, but it is extremely rare before 2 years of age.
For sinusitis in children, abundant mucopurulent or mucous discharge from the nose is characteristic. They can be from only one nostril in the case of a unilateral lesion, in this case the child complains that one half of his nose “does not breathe”. Blowing your nose into a handkerchief is often ineffective, and only special manipulations (rinsing the nose, puncture, "cuckoo") make it easier to breathe through the nose.
Sphenoiditis as a type of sinusitis in children, especially early ageare much less common.
The lack of a positive effect from the instillation of vasoconstrictor drops makes you think that the child does not get a runny nose due to the fact that he is one of the symptoms of sinusitis. In this case, an ENT doctor must be included in the treatment.
As a rule, without the use of antibiotics, it is difficult to cope with sinusitis in young children; in case of severe disturbances in health in the first days of treatment, antibiotics are prescribed in injections.
When treating sinusitis with antibiotics, it is imperative to observe the dosage of drugs and the duration of the course. Otherwise, you can only worsen the child's condition.
In addition, in order to finally recover from sinusitis, sometimes special interventions and manipulations are required, such as:
- placement of the YAMIK catheter;
- "cuckoo";
- puncture of the paranasal sinus;
- surgical intervention in severe cases.
A protracted runny nose is considered that does not go away for more than 2 weeks. If a child's runny nose does not go away for a month or more, then the sinusitis most likely turned into a chronic form, and the cause of persistent nasal discharge is chronic inflammation in the paranasal sinuses.
The cause of the common cold is a bacterial infection
Normally, the mucous membrane is covered with a layer of epithelial cells and immunoglobulins on their surface. Sometimes immunoglobulins are not enough to protect the mucous membrane. This happens in the case of insufficient production with a decrease in immunity.
They can also be spent on binding pathogenic viruses, neutralizing them. In this case, the viruses freely penetrate the mucous membrane, causing its inflammation - acute rhinitis, which manifests itself in the form of a cold.
With a cold, mucus secretion is a protective reaction of the mucous membrane to the effects of infectious pathogens.
Viruses, depriving the surface of the nasal cavity of protection, open the way for a bacterial infection, which easily joins the viral one. Most often, bacterial inflammation is caused by pathogens such as:
- haemophilus influenzae;
- pneumococci;
- staphylococci.
They contribute to a change in the nature of nasal discharge with a cold. The discharge first becomes yellowish, and then yellow-green or thick green. The next stage in the development of bacterial inflammation is its spread to the mucous membrane of the paranasal sinuses with the development of sinusitis or transition to auditory tube into the middle ear cavity. Sinusitis and otitis media in this case should be considered as bacterial complication rhinitis.
When parents ask themselves what to do - the child does not have a runny nose with yellow-green purulent discharge, they should remember about the possible bacterial nature of rhinitis. In this case, it will be effective to eliminate the cause of the common cold - bacteria. This can be done with nasal drops and sprays containing antibacterial drugs. Antibacterial agents in the nose can only be used on the recommendation of a doctor.
Antibacterial drugs for getting rid of the common cold are divided into the following groups:
- containing an antiseptic;
- containing an antibiotic.
Parents should remember that from the use of local antibacterial drugs, as well as from oral agents, side effects may develop.
Local remedies containing an antiseptic
Local preparations for the nose based on colloidal silver are protargol, collargol. Also used are chemically synthesized substances - miramistin, dioxidine, etc. Their distinctive feature is the indiscriminate destructive effect on all microorganisms with which they come into contact.
Protargol, in addition to antiseptic, has anti-inflammatory and astringent effects. For the treatment of rhinitis, its aqueous solution is used. The mechanism of action of protargol is that silver ions have a damaging effect on bacteria and viruses. They also deposit proteins on the mucous membrane, which are formed as a result of inflammation, thereby forming a protective film on the surface. Protargol can also relieve swelling of the mucous membrane, narrowing its vessels.
Collargol was the first colloidal silver drug. For the treatment of purulent rhinitis, it is used at a concentration of 2 - 5%. Prepare the product in the pharmacy immediately before use. Collargol is similar to protargol in its mechanism of action. And although colloidal silver is approved for use in children from the neonatal period, you need to be careful in its use - quite often it gives allergic reactions.
Miramistin is instilled into the nose with a long-lasting runny nose of a bacterial nature. This agent destroys many pathogenic agents of rhinitis. It is used as a spray or instillation solution. The mechanism of action of miramistin is to disrupt the integrity of the pathogen sheath. The tool is approved for use from an early age, has practically no side effects.
Local remedies containing an antibiotic
Topical antibiotics come in a convenient form as a spray, ointment, or nasal drops. These funds characterize the selectivity of action in relation to certain groups of microorganisms. An example of such a drug is isofra. Isofra contains the antibiotic rifampicin. The spray is approved for use in children from 2 years old.
Polydex with phenylephrine contains two antibiotics - neomycin and polymyxin, as well as vasoconstrictor and anti-inflammatory components. This spray is approved for use in children from 2.5 years of age.
Levomekol in the form of an ointment is used for prolonged runny nose, applied to cotton wool and inserted into the nasal passages. It includes two components - the antibiotic chloramphenicol and methyluracil, which has an immunostimulating and healing effect. The hydrophilic base of the ointment has the property of pulling off purulent discharge from the nose. Approved for use since a year.
Runny nose from allergies
If a child has a runny nose for a long time, then one of its causes may be an allergy. For the first time, allergic rhinitis manifests itself precisely in childhood... The body's defense reaction to the effects of allergenic substances is excessive, and is manifested by symptoms of rhinitis.
According to statistics, allergic rhinitis occurs in 11 - 24% of the population. An important role in its occurrence is played by a hereditary predisposition to allergies.
The child may be in constant contact with environmental allergens. Then the runny nose bothers him constantly, and allergic rhinitis will be year-round. It is caused by house dust, animal hair, mold, detergents and others. chemical substances... In the occurrence of allergic rhinitis, it is precisely those allergens that the child inhales from the air play a significant role.
If the baby is allergic to pollen from flowering plants, then the runny nose will be seasonal. It is exacerbated during flowering plants, which are the cause of allergic rhinitis. Most often it is pollen from trees and shrubs (birch, poplar, etc.), as well as weeds.
Signs of allergic rhinitis:
- paroxysmal sneezing;
- itching sensation in the nose;
- discharge from the nose is clear, watery;
- nasal breathing is difficult only in severe cases, more often at night.
Children with allergic rhinitis often have comorbidities that are caused by allergies. it bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergy.
If a prolonged runny nose is allergic in nature, then its symptoms are reduced by antihistamines for oral administration (fenistil, zyrtec, clarotadine, etc.), sprays with anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and corticosteroid components (nazonex, vibrocil, etc.).
It is impossible to break the vicious circle without eliminating the cause of the allergic rhinitis. Therefore, if a child is allergic to animal hair, then it should not be allowed that they live in the same apartment with the baby, and also exclude his contact with woolen clothes and blankets, down pillows. Parents note that even with a short change of place of residence, the child's condition improves.
With seasonal allergic rhinitis on pollen of plants in the treatment, it is necessary to add funds based on sea water or saline sodium chloride. The drugs are used to cleanse the nasal cavity from allergens that have settled in it. For children, solutions of aquamaris, physiomer, saline, marimer, etc. are recommended. Their effectiveness has been proven by numerous studies.
Runny nose and adenoids
Another cause of a prolonged runny nose in a child may be adenoids - excessive proliferation of tissue of the nasopharyngeal tonsil. Disturbance of nasal breathing will be one of the earliest symptoms of adenoids.
Adenoids are made up of lymphoid tissue, which is responsible for local immunity in the nasopharynx. Frequent SARS constantly stimulate the immune response and the proliferation of adenoid tissue. As a result, the overgrown adenoids hang down into the nasopharyngeal cavity, making it difficult for air to circulate, especially in a horizontal position. In a dream, the child may snore, and his voice eventually becomes nasal, creates the feeling that the nose is constantly blocked up, and the child suffers from a cold.
Frequent ARVI cause inflammation of the adenoids - adenoiditis, and the adenoids themselves become a focus of chronic infection. If you do not engage in treatment, then over time appearance the child changes. His mouth is constantly ajar, as nasal breathing is difficult, the upper teeth protrude forward of the lower ones, redness and irritation of the skin under the nose due to mucus secretion.
Treatment of adenoids is not an easy task even for an ENT doctor. Depending on the degree of their growth, it can be conservative or surgical. Modern medicine offers getting rid of adenoids and using cryotherapy or laser coagulation.
A runny nose in children becomes protracted if the treatment is not chosen correctly, or was not effective enough. Any chronic rhinitis forms through the acute stage. If you engage in his therapy under the supervision of a specialist, the risk of a runny nose going into a protracted one is minimal.
Rhinitis vulgaris is considered the most common disease and has been encountered by every person. This type of rhinitis is considered an acute form, but it can be easily treated with various vasoconstrictor drugs and washing. But what if the child does not have a runny nose, and its duration exceeds one week? In this case, the little patient needs to be urgently medical assistance, since a runny nose that does not pass in a child 2 years of age or older is dangerous.
When lingering runny nose well-being worsens quite strongly. The child's body temperature rises, chills, fever, severe fatigue appear. He may refuse to eat and be capricious. All these symptoms exhaust the baby, so it is very important to know how and how to cure a child's runny nose if it does not go away for a long time.
Acute rhinitis occurs when a person becomes infected or in the case of ingestion of certain viruses and bacteria. This type of rhinitis is rather difficult, as it torments the patient hourly with copious mucous secretions and headaches.
With the development of the disease, the patient develops a body temperature that reaches up to 39 degrees Celsius, as well as nasal congestion and poor health. The penetration of a harmful infection into the upper respiratory tract is dangerous for a child because it can provoke the appearance of a chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis media or tonsillitis. therefore any pathology in the nasal area should cause special attention from the parents.
Remember that rhinitis is a disease that cannot go away on its own, so start treating your cold in a timely manner.
Before starting treatment, it is important to determine why the child has a runny nose for a long time. The root cause in most cases lies in a viral or infectious lesion organism.
With this inflammation the clinical picture is as follows:
- nasal congestion;
- nasal voice;
- increased body temperature;
- fatigue;
- drowsiness;
- refusal to eat;
- capriciousness;
- profuse mucous discharge.
In some cases, viral rhinitis is accompanied by purulent discharge. This symptom indicates a complication of the disease and requires urgent treatment.
Allergy
A common cause of long-term rhinitis is allergy.
It usually manifests itself on animal hair, food, flowers, pollen, and household or chemical fumes.
With seasonal or year-round allergic rhinitis, treatment begins with identifying the cause of the inflammation.
Until the patient determines the type of allergen and gets rid of it, drug treatment will be ineffective.
Inflammation effects
Often rhinitis, which lasts seven days or more, results from improperly treated flu or cold. Complications of infectious inflammation are dangerous for a small child, as they can provoke the formation of hearing loss or blindness.
In addition, treating your baby with powerful drugs can cause an allergic reaction or rhinitis medication.
Trauma
One of the most common causes in childhood is traumatization... Children in the process of active games can injure the nasal cavity and not immediately notice this factor. In addition, babies often stick parts from small toys into the mucous part of the nose, which also causes a protective reaction of the body in the form of rhinitis.
If the site of injury to the mucous membrane or nasal septum is not immediately determined, the patient may develop lingering rhinitis.
Airway inflammation
A prolonged and painful runny nose in a child may appear as a result of inflammation in the respiratory tract. In an infant, this area is often affected. This is due to a weak immune system and a lack of defense responses.
Therefore, with prolonged rhinitis, it is necessary to undergo urgent diagnosis, since the following ailments can be determined in the baby:
- sinusitis - inflammation of the sinuses in the upper jaw. With such a disease, the baby develops not only abundant mucus production, but also pus. The disease is accompanied by a strong deterioration in well-being and acute symptoms;
- frontal - inflammation in the frontal sinus. With the progression of frontal sinusitis, the baby has a mucous secretion not only through the nose, but also along the wall of the throat.
These types of ailments require complex treatment.
Other reasons
In addition to the listed reasons, additional factors can be diagnosed in a small patient. These include:
- chronic rhinitis;
- long-term use vasoconstrictor drugs;
- the formation of adenoids;
- in the nasal cavity;
- frequent hypothermia or prolonged exposure to the sun;
- congenital pathologies.
Keep in mind that long-term rhinitis has a serious detrimental effect on the respiratory tract, so start treatment at the very beginning of the development of the disease.
How to cure a long runny nose
It is important to seek medical help in a timely manner. After examining the baby, the specialist will quickly determine the form of inflammation and its root cause, but only after clinical studies will the doctor be able to make an accurate diagnosis.
Keep in mind that if left untreated, inflammation will develop complex complications and will never go away on its own.
Having determined the cause of the disease, it is necessary to start treatment. Usually it includes drug therapy and certain physiotherapy.
Drug treatment
If rhinitis does not go away for more than two weeks, the doctor prescribes drug therapy.
A prerequisite for treatment is compliance with all the rules, dosages and doctor's prescriptions.
- First of all, the patient needs specialized solutions.
- In the case of allergic rhinitis, the patient is prescribed antihistamines. It is best to take medicines intended for the treatment of children - Claritin, Citrine, Suprastin, Diazolin. In addition to making you feel better, these medications can help reduce swelling and mucus.
- To prevent allergic rhinitis from recurring, avoid contact with allergens.
- If rhinitis is viral or infectious, antiviral medicines - Anaferon, Interferon, Grippferon, Aflubin.
- You can eliminate long-term rhinitis with medications based on medicinal herbs. These include various essential oils - Kameton, Pinosol. They will have antiseptic and mucolytic effects.
- In addition, the course of treatment includes the use of nasal vasoconstrictor drugs - Nazol, Xymelin, Nazivin, Naphtizin.
Keep in mind that vasoconstrictors are not intended for use in children under 2 years of age.
If all of the above methods are passed, but the long-awaited effect is not there, the little patient will be prescribed antibacterial drugs. Antibiotics are also needed if the baby has yellow or green snot. If treatment at this stage is violated, the baby may develop acute otitis media.
Popular antibiotics for the treatment of children include nasal drops containing the necessary substances - Polydex or Bioparox.
You can use such drugs from the age of two.
In addition to antibacterial agents, the patient will be prescribed antiseptics - Dioxidin, Miramistin.
Preparations of this kind will destroy harmful microorganisms and improve the general condition of the child. Keep in mind that all products must be applied in accordance with the dosage prescribed by the pediatrician.
General therapy
Besides medications and other forms of treatment, it is necessary to provide some conditions in the living space.
- To get started, remember to ventilate the room every two hours.
- Wet mop every day.
- Remove all dust-collecting objects from your baby's bedroom.
- In case of allergic rhinitis, determine the cause and eliminate it immediately.
- Watch your diet. The kid should not take excessively hot food, as well as spicy and salty foods.
In addition, it is necessary to monitor the child's sleep. It is best to raise the angle of the bed 45 degrees. Install a humidifier in your living room for better sleep.
Conclusion
Long-term rhinitis can be treated for one to two weeks. If during therapy the patient does not feel any improvement or the runny nose does not go away for more than a month, it is necessary to undergo a second diagnosis.
If the child does not have a runny nose within two to three weeks, complications and the transition of rhinitis into a chronic form are possible. A persistent runny nose is not a physiological norm; rather, it is a pathology that requires urgent medical intervention. An infection that enters the respiratory tract can cause drying of the mucous membrane, fever, and other accompanying symptoms.
The pushing circumstances for a lingering rhinitis are physical deformities of the nasopharynx, various allergens, and bacterial pathogens. In the case of a gradual transition of the disease into an acute form, local and oral administration is required. drugs.
- Common - a deviation provoked by a weakening of the immune system or a violation of the shape of the septum. Sometimes this type of rhinitis is characteristic of inflamed adenoids or for uncontrolled intake of antibiotics, vasoconstrictor drops.
- Bacterial - acts as a complication that has arisen against the background of acute rhinitis. Additionally, a viral lesion may join, with corresponding symptoms (pus, fever, dark discharge).
- Allergic - a congestion condition provoked by prolonged contact with an allergen. Lack of proper treatment and timely intake of antihistamines leads to a number of complications. With an allergic lingering rhinitis, there are no manifestations of a cold.
- Associated with the incision of the teeth - a physical norm, deviations are insignificant, caused by a lack of blood supply (the flow circulates in the gums, in the places of the incision, and since all the mucous membranes are connected, a deficiency arises in other areas).
Causes of a children's cold
A runny nose that does not go away within 2 weeks or a month in a child can be caused by the factors listed below:
- incorrect or untimely therapy;
- weak immunity;
- chronic respiratory diseases;
- allergy;
- infectious lesion;
- chlamydia;
- hypothermia;
- curvature of the septum.
Vasomotor rhinitis is not inflammatory, it occurs due to profuse discharge, some odors, pollen, dust, tobacco smoke, bleach and other toxic and chemical elements.
Gustatory rhinitis - discharge when it enters oral cavity spicy food. Reflex - a reaction to a bright light (sharp sneezing, an instant increase in the amount of secretion).
The main symptoms of protracted congestion
In addition to the congestion itself, the child may feel difficulty breathing, the loss of the ability to perceive odors. The chronic form causes swelling, pus, reduces overall immunity, provokes constant weakness. The presence of inflammation leads to an increase in temperature, and bacterial damage is accompanied by itching, flaking and redness. Noticing such manifestations, immediately contact a nearby clinic.
Diagnostics
At the first stage, a pediatrician and an otolaryngologist are examined. Further, if necessary, study the history of diseases, conduct a rhinoscopy. Laboratory research methods are presented by mucosal analyzes, bacterial samples, PCR (detects viruses of various kinds).
Instrumental examination is rhinoscopy, endoscopic rhinoscopy, diaphanoscopy. During these diagnostics, the nasal sinuses, septum, anterior and rear walls... With the help of a special mirror and reflector, you can see the entire cavity of the nasopharynx and even the ears. Before examination, it is permissible to use vasoconstrictor drops, which are necessary for better visibility.
The presence of a risk of developing sinusitis requires endoscopic rhinoscopy, a special operation involving an imaging device on a thin, rigid or flexible base (an expensive technique). Routine examination under bright light (diffanoscopy) is possible. In the affected areas, darkened areas are observed, so the doctor can make a preliminary diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. Differential diagnosis Is the identification of deviations not related to inflammatory process (foreign objects in the nose, allergies, diphtheria).
Treatment
Children's treatment should be carefully selected, taking into account many factors, such as: the harmfulness of medicines, the possibility of inhalation, the causes of the occurrence, the need for surgery. In the case of a common cold, rinsing with saline is recommended. It is permissible to use drugs such as Dolphin, Salin, Aquamaris, calendula, chamomile and St. John's wort tinctures.
Congestion of a viral or bacterial nature requires taking special medications. This includes antiseptics, mucolytics, topical and oral antibacterial drugs. The dosage and the choice of a specific representative of the pharmacy range is made individually (taking into account the child's age, general health, individual sensitivity). Inhalation is acceptable for children over two years old, in the absence of temperature and the need to eliminate the bacterial pathological environment. Allergic rhinitis is treated by eliminating contact with the allergen (because most medicines are not suitable for children), and constant wet cleaning, ventilation and elimination of all sources of dust (carpets, toys, books) are required. Among other things, vitamins of various groups are prescribed in the complex to enhance immunity.
additional information
After additional consultation with a pediatrician, children can soar their feet in warm water (in the absence of temperature and at the age of 5 years). At the same time, bury essential oils and herbal teas. Acupressure massage is recommended - circular movements of the index and thumb in the region of the bridge of the nose.
In certain cases, with the slow development of mucous membranes, congestion is the norm. These symptoms are typical for children from 1 to 3 months. In this case, no treatment is required.
It is a pathological condition that can develop only when some infectious pathogens of viral origin enter the upper respiratory tract. In addition, some allergic agents or mechanical injuries are capable of provoking the appearance of this ailment. If a baby is given correct and timely treatment in the presence of such a disease, then the runny nose will recede from it after a week. But very often there are cases that this process of inflammation begins to take on a protracted nature. This condition of the baby may indicate a chronic form of rhinitis, or it is one of the symptoms of other ailments.
Prolonged rhinitis in children is of 4 types, namely: ordinary, allergic, bacterial or rhinitis in the process of teething. The latter is very common in infants.
If a child does not have a runny nose for a long time, then first of all it is necessary to find out the cause of this unpleasant process and clearly determine what exactly caused the development of the pathological condition.
So how to treat a runny nose and what action to take? In the process of treating a lingering rhinitis in children, it is imperative to use the procedure for washing the baby's nasal cavity. With this procedure, it will be possible to wash everything from the child's nasal cavity foreign bodies... In addition, the number of bacteria, viruses and all kinds of allergens will significantly decrease. In order to carry out such a procedure, doctors recommend resorting to the use of solutions that are based on sea \u200b\u200bsalt... Such drugs can be found in any pharmacy in the city. Decoctions of medicinal herbs and plants are no less effective for this process.
Treatment of diseases of bacterial and viral etiology
If a child's runny nose lasted for a month, or even more, and the main reason for this was the ingress of bacteria or any viruses, then in this case, you should resort to using specially developed herbal remedies. The composition of such medicines must necessarily contain healing essential oils.
If we talk about vasoconstrictor drugs, then with a lingering rhinitis, they should be taken with extreme caution. The course of admission should not exceed 5 days. These drugs can be quickly addictive, and this, in turn, leads to rhinitis medication. In order for the dosage of these drugs to be more correct and accurate, most experts recommend the use of aerosols and sprays. Children under the age of 2 years should not take these medications.
If a child's runny nose is viral or bacterial origin does not go away for a long time, then in this case it is necessary to use special inhalations, which are based on medicinal herbs. Inhalations prepared on the basis of essential oils are considered no less useful.
Allergic rhinitis therapy
If a child's runny nose does not go away in a month or more, and the cause of its occurrence was the ingress of an allergen into the body, then first of all it is necessary to get rid of it.
In order to rid the baby of the allergen, it is necessary to carry out daily wet cleaning in his room, while not using any chemicals, to review his daily diet. In the event that there is an urgent need, the baby needs to take some antihistamines. But in no case should you decide it yourself. Before giving a child a particular drug, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
Drug treatment
If the baby does not have a runny nose for 1-2 weeks, and sometimes it drags on for a month or more, then experts often resort to prescribing such medications as:
- 1 Aqua Maris. This excellent medicine, which can be found in the form of drops in the pharmacy, is purified seawater. The drug is used to moisturize the nasal mucosa. Most importantly, this drug can be used to treat a baby from the first days of his life.
- 2 Nazol Baby. These are excellent vasoconstrictor drops that can quickly relieve annoying nasal congestion and restore stable, normal breathing. It is important that this drug can be used for no more than 3 days. With prolonged use, some side effects may occur.
- 3 Saline. The drops are the most common saline solution. It is recommended even for infants.
- 4 Otrivin. You need to be extremely careful with these drops, as they can be addictive and lead to unwanted side effects... Thus, these drops must be applied correctly and no more than 10 days.
- 5 Euphorbium Compositum. It is an excellent homeopathic remedy for children. It has good anti-allergic as well as anti-inflammatory properties. It can be used even by babies as a prophylaxis.
Parents should remember that before proceeding with the procedure for instilling a baby nose, the drops must be warmed up. To do this, you just need to lower the bottle with the drug in warm water.
Folk ways to deal with the disease
Most parents are interested in the question, is it possible with the help of traditional medicine? Can ancient methods be used to treat babies? IN folk medicine there are many recipes, thanks to which a baby's runny nose will go away very quickly.
Also, many methods are known that help in the fight against this ailment in infants. These treatments include:
- 1 Using onion juice. To prepare the solution, you need to take onion juice and vegetable oil. These ingredients are mixed with each other. The main thing is to adhere to the required proportion of 1: 5. But, before instilling such a drug in a baby, it is worth checking its effect on yourself. Parents should make sure that the product will not burn the baby's nasal mucosa.
- 2 Freshly squeezed red beet juice. it folk remedy it is customary to use it if the runny nose is very strong and is accompanied by mucous discharge. Beet juice can be easily diluted with water. It is important to know that the baby's nose with beet juice needs to be instilled only 2 times a day, 2-3 drops.
- 3 Weak decoction of chamomile. It is very important that the broth is warm. You can use such a folk remedy up to 5 times a day and 5 drops each.
It is well known that clanchoe juice and a special eucalyptus tincture are great help for colds. Such drugs cannot be used when treating a baby. The fact is that these drugs can damage the delicate mucous membrane of a child's nose and cause an unnecessary allergic reaction.
Inhalation is an equally effective method.
In order to cure an infant in this way, it is necessary to use only aromatic herbs. Mint, eucalyptus, chamomile, sage and even bay leaves are perfect in this case. During the procedure infant it is best to use a special device - a nebulizer. This device will help to avoid scalding the baby's airways, and, moreover, hot vapors will not be able to get into the baby's eyes.
If a child has such an unpleasant ailment as a runny nose, which lasts a whole month, then parents must strictly adhere to all medical recommendations and follow some simple rules, namely:
- 1 The room where the sick child is located should be ventilated daily. Wet cleaning in the living area should be done at least once a week. Do not forget about the constant humidification of the air in the room where the baby is.
- 2 Be caring and gentle to your baby. During illness, the child begins to need much more the love and affection of his parents. And even if he begins to be capricious, then in no case should you raise your voice to him.
- 3 Do not force the baby to eat if he does not want to. Naturally, during the period of illness, the child's appetite may disappear. Instead of forcing him to eat by force, ask what exactly he would like now.
If the child's body temperature rises, then first of all, one or another antipyretic drug should be given to him. In addition, the baby simply needs to drink plenty of fluids. Teas with lemon, raspberries or honey are perfect for this.
Your child's health is in your hands!
Caring for the health of their children lies solely with the parents. Timely and correct response to various ailments of the child: decent behavior. When a child does not have a runny nose for a long time, it is worth visiting not only the pediatrician, but also the ENT specialist again. Such circumstances cannot be ignored and all necessary measures must be taken to eliminate them as soon as possible.
A runny nose in a child does not go away for a long time
As a rule, standard nasal discharge stops as early as 7-8 days after the onset of the disease. Slight transparent discharge can be observed for a couple of days. A runny nose does not go away in a child for a long time if its active course is observed for more than two weeks. In most cases, additional symptoms are completely absent. A similar picture can be traced due to the further penetration of viruses into nasal cavity and their active work. Additional reasons may be allergic reactions to various pathogens. Mechanical injuries often provoke a long, non-stop course transparent secretions from the nose.
When a child's runny nose does not go away for a long time, then the problems may lie in the following:
- Complications after acute rhinitis due to the active action of bacteria. Viral pathogens in symbiosis with bacteria lead to the appearance of purulent brown discharge from their nasal cavity for several weeks.
- Teething . A runny nose is typical for children in the first two years of life. A similar process is caused by increased blood circulation in the gums. This leads to an increase in the amount of mucus produced, requiring release.
- Prolonged coryza with improper treatment. Improper use of vasoconstrictor drugs leads to a slowdown in the healing process and weakening of the immune system.
- Anatomical predisposition. A deviated nasal septum, both congenital and after injury, leads to prolonged rhinitis.
- Allergy. Contact with an irritant leads to the fact that the child's runny nose does not go away for a long time. As soon as the interaction ceases, the normal functioning of the glands is restored.
For adequate treatment, it is advisable to understand why the child has a runny nose for a long time and to take the necessary measures.
Why does a child have a runny nose for a long time?
Before starting treatment or resuming it, it is necessary to determine why a child's runny nose does not go away for a long time. There are many reasons for this.
Among the most likely culprits of prolonged rhinitis, it is necessary to highlight:
- Congenital anomalies: curvature of the nasal septum, polyps, increased size of the inferior turbinates, tumors.
- Weakened immunity.
- Drug reactions.
- Allergies.
- Sinusitis and adenitis.
- Hypothermia of the body.
None of these reasons should be ruled out. Only a comprehensive examination can clarify the picture.
A runny nose does not go away for 2 weeks in a child
First of all, you need to determine how the baby was treated. Incorrectly selected medications or their incorrect use leads to the fact that a runny nose does not go away for 2 weeks in a child. And this is not the limit.
Parents are often the main culprits. Passion for vasoconstrictor drops does not lead to good. Temporary relief of the baby's breathing is nothing compared to further problems. When chronic rhinitis becomes the norm, no amount of medication will help.
Often, a runny nose does not go away for 2 weeks in a child due to additional infection with bacteria. Mixing with viruses, they complicate recovery and continue to release their decay products.
The situation is more complicated when the problem lies in additional diseases. Diseases of the adenoids often create a whole "bouquet" of health problems for the child and prolonged runny nose one of them.
An important point is immunity. If it is lowered, then any hypothermia, virus or bacteria will no longer leave the baby alone. Therefore, it needs to be maintained at the proper level.
A runny nose does not go away for a month in a child
The main reasons are almost the same as for a two-week runny nose. Most often, when a child does not have a runny nose for a month, the problem may be the active growth of adenoid tissue. Protective functions are leveled. And the adenoids are extremely problematic. The nasal cavity is open to infections and all sorts of pathogens breed well there. The problem is eliminated by surgery.
Medicines that cause an allergic reaction often also provoke an allergic rhinitis, which continues until the child stops taking medication.
The child does not have a runny nose and cough
These reactions are caused by allergies. The child does not have a runny nose and cough, which means he is in contact with an allergen. Although the cough in this case should be dry and the nasal discharge clear.
Often, laryngitis is the cause of these symptoms. With improper treatment and diagnosis: SARS or a cold, the course of the disease can be intensified. First of all, it is recommended to visit the ENT and take tests: general and for immunoglobulin.
It is not worth waiting for mercy from nature and thinking that everything will pass by itself. Rationally undertake adequate methods of treatment and prevention. Therefore, wanting to know what to do if the child does not have a runny nose, it is necessary to decide based on the age of the baby, his tolerance to various medications and folk remedies.
Inhalation
Inhalation will help clear mucus from the nasal passages and make breathing easier. Thanks to nebulizers and a steam inhaler, it has become easier to effectively distribute inhalation over the nasal cavity. If there is no desire to resort to medicines, then Borjomi mineral water can always be used to thin the mucus. Five minutes of such inhalation, perfectly softens mucus.
Decoctions of eucalyptus, laurel, sage, mint are also very effective. It is worth carrying out inhalations of this kind at least 5 times a day. For small children, 3 times are enough.
It must be remembered that steam inhalations "in the old fashioned way" over potatoes or spruce cones steamed in a saucepan should be carried out only for older children and make sure that they are not too close to the hot saucepan and its contents.
Flushing
A great way to make breathing easier. Pure sea water is perfect for washing. If there is none, then the procedure can be carried out using crystals of sea salt dissolved in water. Rock salt will also work.
Weak decoctions of chamomile and eucalyptus have a good disinfecting effect. After steaming, the infusion should be filtered and injected into the nasal cavity in small doses. These washes not only make breathing easier, but also kill germs.
Homeopathy
This medical approach is controversial. Some are in favor of such treatment, and many are against. Although most people who know what homeopathy is, they readily resort to such treatment. Some of the most popular homeopathic remedies for dealing with a common cold are:
Allium flail.
Arrum trifillum.
"Hammomia".
"Gepar Sulfur".
"Efurazia".
Kali bichromikum.
"Natrium Sulfuricum".
How to take these homeopathic remedies should be told by the homeopath. It is impossible to engage in such treatment independently, without a preliminary examination.
The child does not have a runny nose, how to treat?
If the question arises of how to treat a runny nose in a child, then with this question it is worth contacting a specialist. Only often advice and recommendations do not give an effective result. In this case, it is worth considering the most popular drug treatment and deciding if the child does not get a runny nose, how to treat it and what remedies should be used.
Drops
Any drops, regardless of their direction and spectrum of action, must be applied correctly. Therefore, the dosage and course of administration should in no case be exceeded. The most popular drops for lingering rhinitis:
There are many analogues. But, if initially the drops did not bring relief, then you should not resort to them in the future.