What is the danger of popular treatments
Despite the growing awareness, and the development of evidence-based medicine throughout the civilized world is still some use old methods in the treatment of colds. About the danger of “folk” methods warns doctor-otolaryngologist Sergei Rola.
Not recommended: instilled into the nose of various “folk” solution (the juice of Kalanchoe, aloe, onions, garlic, etc.). As a rule, the juice of onions or garlic has anti-bacterial effect and has the effect only for a very short period of time, but has no effect on the virus that is already on the nasal mucosa. At the same time, such procedures lead to complications:
-this method of treatment may cause additional allergization of the organism. The plant juices can cause allergies to certain types of plants that can develop in an Allergy to products containing juices of these plants;
-damaged epithelium of the nasal cavity which is very sensitive to various extraneous substances.
Valid: until the patient reaches the doctor, the most effective means of irrigation mucous membrane of the nose is a saline solution, which can be purchased over the counter in the form of sprays.
Not recommended: rinsing of the nose. When retracting the nose solution to rinse can be an infection in the auditory tube, which can trigger the development of otitis media.
Valid: irrigating the nasal mucosa with the help of a spray or drops (saline or drug was prescribed by a doctor) with a pipette. Nasal lavage can be performed for health reasons only in a medical facility.
Not recommended: inhalation of vapor. In the home this can lead to thermal burns of the respiratory tract. In addition, the use of herbal preparations or herbal decoctions for inhalations may cause allergic reactions.
Valid: inhalation inflammatory processes in the nose (rhinitis, sinusitis, sinusitis) for the purposes of humidification of the respiratory tract in a medical facility under the supervision of a physician.
Not recommended: soar feet, put compresses, pour mustard in socks. If there is no temperature, any warming have a placebo effect and only distract people from the disease. At the elevated temperature of heating is eliminated, they can cause heat stroke and fever. Dry mustard can cause burns, especially on the thin skin of the child. When it comes to the warm nose in the sinus, in some cases, moxibustion with salt, or eggs can cause complications.
Valid: warming procedure at a doctor’s recommendation. Maybe dry heat for pain in the throat in the form of a scarf on the neck.
Not recommended: to drink unlimited drinks from medicinal plants. In children, some plants can cause allergies. During pregnancy some types of plants should be limited and consumed only after consulting a doctor, as they may be contraindicated for pregnant women.
Valid: drink when a viral infection is shown, but it is better to drink beverages that are allowed by the doctor: water, compote from dried fruits. If it’s herbal tea or tea with raspberries, some herbs and berries that are allowed by the doctor can be consumed in moderation (lime, raspberry, etc.).
What?
If an adult or child is wet or frozen, upon returning home, enough to change into dry clothes, drink warm tea and go to bed. If manifested symptoms of colds, treatment should be symptomatic: irrigation of the nasal mucosa with saline, warm teas, or plain warm water, when the temperature increases to drink antipyretic drugs until the temperature is reduced to 380C. The exceptions are children who have seizures as a reaction to the fever, they are advised to bring the temperature down to a lower level. If flu symptoms should immediately call a doctor.
Everyone knows the old medical joke: “If to treat a runny nose, it will be held for a week, and if not treated, seven days.” Any traditional methods in the treatment of viral infections – this is only a distraction of the patient from the disease. Is it not better, instead of torturing yourself or your child a sadistic means of struggle with a cold, time to recovery in bed with a book, sipping tea?
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