How to avoid the autumn cold
The most frequent disease in the autumn is considered to be acute respiratory viral infection. Many are inclined to treat them, based on the advertised drugs or advice of their friends. But sometimes such infections remain without treatment. Such an approach to one's health can lead to a decrease in immunity and repeated diseases.
To avoid complications of catarrhal diseases, it is required to adhere to some of the recommendations that Professor Valery Mikhailovich Svistushkin, chief otolaryngologist of the Central Federal District, said in his interview to Ekho Moskvy.
In his opinion, the main cause of many complications is not completely cured infection. As a result of the fight against the pathogens of the disease, the body is significantly depleting its strength and all this against a background of reduced immunity can lead to the fact that the pathogen begins to spread rapidly throughout the body. One of the most common complications is sinusitis - inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. This diagnosis is put in almost 90% of cases of advanced ARI.In the absence of treatment, the infection descends lower in the airways and can reach the lungs, leading to their inflammation - pneumonia can also be one of the complications.
The professor believes that when developing ARI, the main thing is not to engage in self-medication. If you have the first signs of illness, it is advisable to take a sick leave. At the same time Valery Mikhailovich emphasizes that this is required not only by the patient himself, but also his environment at work, which can avoid an additional source of infection.
The cause of the disease in ARVI is affected by antiviral drugs, which the doctor should prescribe. But it is also important to carry out symptomatic treatment. If you have a cold, you can not do with vasoconstrictive drugs alone. They will be able to remove only the edema, but they will not get rid of the microorganisms accumulating on the nasal mucosa. Also, the disadvantage of their use is the possibility of rapid adaptation to such drugs, which can lead to the development of a chronic process.
The most optimal in this case will be the washing of the nose, which will release the mucous membrane and wash away from its surface a variety of pathogens - viruses and bacteria. For these purposes, water-salt solutions are best. According to the professor, in many cases such a procedure should be paramount in the treatment of ARVI.To wash the nose it is better to use hypertensive solutions, in which the salt content is higher than in the tissues of the human body. This difference will allow you to better draw the accumulated fluid from the swollen mucous nasal. The result of this procedure is the restoration of respiration and a reduced risk of complications( in particular, sinusitis).
At the same time, Valery Mikhailovich advises to use pharmacy water-salt solutions better, which can guarantee the necessary concentration. When preparing such a solution at home, it is difficult to achieve the required concentration. Also, it is not always possible to dissolve the salt completely, and the remaining undissolved particles can lead to trauma to the nasal mucosa. Among the advantages of purchased solutions for washing are their sterility and ease of use due to the presence of special nozzles.
With an attentive attitude to your health and competent treatment, the autumn cold will pass quickly and without complications, which will soon return to active life.
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