Swelling of the nose, which is accompanied by pain, indicates the progression of the island-inflammatory process in the mucous membrane. Usually swelling is accompanied by nasal congestion and minor discharge. All signs cause discomfort, and sometimes a complication of the process is possible. Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and find out the reason, so you should not delay a visit.
Reasons for swollen nose and pain
When changing the basic functions of the respiratory organ, a person notices the swelling of the tissues in the nostrils. With such symptoms, a pain syndrome occurs, which indicates the onset of an illness of the body. With the progression of the disease, discomfort and general deterioration appear. In diseases of the nose, swelling occurs due to severe dysfunction of the soft tissues. There are a number of reasons why a nose swells and hurts:
1. Allergic reactions. Accumulation of lymph during allergies occurs on animal hair, dust, pollen, plants, ticks and more. In this case, an irritant must be installed. A person should not again encounter him. Specialists usually prescribe antihistamines.
2. Illiterate treatment. Very often, swelling of the nose manifests itself with improper cure of the disease. Improper and inappropriate use of drugs, neglect of dosages, hypersensitivity to the components in the composition provoke swelling of the respiratory organ. Also, excessive use of drugs in the form of tablets and vasoconstrictor nasal drops provokes drug rhinitis.
3. Acute respiratory ailments. In case of dysfunction of the functioning of the upper respiratory tract, swelling manifests itself in the role of a protective reaction. If a swelling has formed inside the respiratory organ, then the type of island-inflammatory process should be identified. With flu or a cold, immediate treatment is required. If you do not start therapy, then there is a risk of complications in the form of sinusitis, frontal sinusitis, or other diseases.
4. Injuries. Any injury to the nasal mucosa leads to swelling and pain. With wounds, they should be treated with antiseptic agents to prevent the progression of the inflammatory process. Mechanical damage also causes swelling of the nose due to a foreign body or insect bite. Too cold air streams can provoke the same symptom.
5. Change in hormonal balance. Any violation of this balance leads to swelling of the soft tissues inside the nose. Such a process can be observed in adolescents during puberty. Also, pregnancy becomes a common cause. In the last trimester, women note itching and burning inside the nose.
6. Neoplasms. Swelling inside the respiratory organ can be triggered by the appearance of benign or malignant neoplasms. Various tumors, cysts, adenoids provoke obstruction in the nostrils and a violation of the natural outflow of mucus.
7. Microbes and bacteria. Swelling occurs when the mucosa is damaged by microbes. This symptom is also accompanied by pain, congestion, burning. Some also note headaches, sore throats.
8. Surgery. After surgery, swelling of the nose is a natural process. Treatment can only be prescribed by the surgeon. Usually it is aimed at reducing the symptoms.
Whatever the reason, it is necessary to begin competent and timely treatment.
What to do if the nose is swollen and sore: a medication to solve the problem
If the nose swells due to allergic reactions or viral diseases, then the treatment is standard:
1. In the case of a bacterial lesion, antibacterial agents that are taken for at least a week are indicated. Azithromycin, Amoxicillin are distinguished by a special effect.
2. If an allergic reaction is observed, then antihistamines are indicated. The duration of therapy is usually up to ten days. Effective drugs such as Tavegil, Zirtek, Cetrin and others.
3. It is possible to eliminate viral inflammation with the help of such medicines as Viferon, Ingaron, Interferon. The duration of therapy is at least seven days.
4. If swelling in the nose appears after the flu or a cold, then antiflogistic drugs are indicated. Sinupret, Cinnabsin give a special effect.
5. Washing the nose with solutions. In addition to pharmacy solutions Aqua-Maris, Dolphin, it is possible to prepare funds at home.
6. The use of vasoconstrictor drops such as Naphthyzin, Isofra, Bioparox.
It is important not to forget to moisturize the nasal mucosa every day.
Swollen nose and sore: what to do and what folk methods to use?
Traditional medicine offers many ways to relieve swelling of the nose, which are provoked by viruses and bacteria:
1. Inhalation. In hot water you need to add a couple of drops of essential oil of fir, pine, cedar or tea tree. All these oils are characterized by antiseptic action. The resulting composition must be poured into an inhaler or just pour into a pan and breathe therapeutic vapors for a quarter of an hour.
2. Aloe juice with honey. Take the plant is not young, but which is already five years old, and squeeze juice from its leaves. You can do this by passing the leaves through a meat grinder or chopping with a blender. Squeeze the entire mass through cheesecloth. The resulting juice is mixed with honey in the same amount. The resulting composition to instill a nose five times a day in three drops.
3. Decoctions of various herbs. Take 1 large spoonful of calendula, chamomile flowers. Collection pour 0.2 liters of boiling water. Leave the product to infuse, but wrap the container with a towel. Once the composition has cooled, it should be filtered. The resulting product must be washed nose. The composition is poured using a special system or with the help of a rubber bulb. When performing the procedure, the head should be tilted to the opposite shoulder. With the correct procedure, the decoction will come out from the second pass.
4. Onion juice. A small onion must be grated. Add 200 ml of warm liquid and a small spoonful of honey to the mixture. Leave the composition for half an hour. Place the filtered solution in five drops in both passes.
Swelling of the nose and pain - how to treat at home?
At home, you can begin to treat colds that provoke pain and swelling of the nose. But in any case, it is necessary to get specialist advice before resorting to the use of traditional medicine. In this case, complications can be avoided. Highly effective recipes are:
1. Lily of the valley. This is an excellent remedy for puffiness. For use, it is necessary to dry the flowers and shoots of the plant. After the plant has dried, it is necessary to grind it to obtain a powder. Place the resulting product in a container with a tight-fitting lid. In this case, all the beneficial properties of the plant will be preserved. Use as a snuff.
2. Iodine against swelling of the nose. You do not need to bury it in your nose. They will need to spread their feet and put on two pairs of socks. The procedure is performed in the evening before going to bed.
3. Lemon against swelling of the respiratory organ. In order to cope with the problem, you will need freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix it together with boiled liquid in the same ratio. The resulting composition does not need to be buried in the nose. It should be pulled in by the nostrils and quickly blown back. After this, you need to add a small amount of sodium chloride to a glass of liquid. Moisten a piece of cotton wool in the product and place it first in one nasal passage, and then in another. The combination of two substances, such as lemon and salt, is very effective. Lemon helps eliminate all bacteria, and salt fights against puffiness.
4. Juice for instillation of the nose with beets. Beets are characterized by a large number of beneficial properties. Beet juice for instillation can be used both in pure form or diluted. Effectively add a little honey to beetroot juice. Instill three drops in each passage three times a day.
