Inhalation – help with sinusitis

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Sinus problems are an increasingly common problem for many people of all ages. We may inherit the susceptibility to frequent sinusitis. In such cases, inhalation may help. Treatment with inhalants is one of the treatments used in this type of disease. It can be performed using an inhaler as well as at home by inhaling steam.

Sinusitis – causes

Healthy sinus have the ability to self-clean. If this process is disturbed in any way, it causes inflammation in the sinuses. Infections sinuses nasal passages are one of the most common cases. In the fall-winter and early spring period, many patients complain of symptoms from the side sinuses. In addition to genetic predisposition, there are several factors that contribute to this situation:

1. crooked canned turbinate,
2. defective construction of the outlet and conduit complex,
3. curve septum,
4. environmental factors – low humidity and high temperature, tobacco smoke, pH change and hormonal disorders.

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Inhalation – what is it?

Inhalation is a therapeutic procedure involving the administration of a solution of drugs or their aerosols to the respiratory tract together with the inhaled air. Hot liquids, inhalers or nebulizers are used for this purpose. It is one of the easiest treatments. This is an extremely effective remedy for a stuffy nose. It facilitates functioning at a time when it is hampered by infections, illnesses sinusesand be severe asthma symptoms. You can now buy an inhaler or nebulizer on Medonet Market. We recommend, among others The pneumatic-piston inhaler with particle size regulation Flaem 4Neb, which has 4 modes of operation, is fast and effective.

Saline

Saline (physiological fluid) is an aqueous sodium chloride solution, usually available at a concentration of 0,9 percent. Saline it is often used as a drip to hydrate the patient after operations, diarrhea, vomiting or burns. It does not cause irritation, so it can be used in the elderly as well as in children.

Saline inhalations

Inhalation with saline is one of the simplest. It has a moisturizing effect and facilitates the cleansing of the respiratory tract. It can be used in cough, runny nose and inflammation sinusesand when the mucosa is dried with dry air. Important information is also the fact that inhalations on sinus can also be used in the case of other diseases, depending on the ailments, appropriate herbs or essential oils are selected. Use in case of inflammation sinus inhalation results in thinning the secretions, increasing the comfort of breathing and reducing pain, which brings significant relief. The duration of the inhalation procedure should be approximately 15 minutes. In order for the inhalation to be effective, it should be repeated for a period of 5-7 days. Take care not to inhale immediately after eating a meal or when you are hungry. Smokers should not smoke for at least half an hour before inhalation and two hours after it. Cigarette smoke can increase the irritation of the mucous membranes. For half an hour after the procedure, you should not come into contact with cold air.

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Inhalation – contraindications to use

Contraindications for inhalation:

1. severe heart failure
2. high fever,
3. chronic, severe respiratory diseases (cancer, tuberculosis),
4. bronchial asthma attack,
5. circulatory failure,
6. respiratory haemorrhages
7. acute inflammation of the larynx, nose and throat,
8. purulent inflammation of the tonsils and sinuses.

For inhalation, you can also use Zabłocka bromine saline mist for inhalation, which you can buy at Medonet Market. We also recommend an inhalation bath with the addition of Mute – salt with Optima Natura lavender oil.