The nose is an important organ, but many people are not aware of it. If people have experienced a bad cold, they will understand the importance of the nose. A congested and blocked nose and a runny nose both affect our quality of life, energy, breathing, sleep and general functioning.
I. Why the nose is so important
Under normal circumstances, air entering the lungs needs to be processed through the nose first. These processes occur mainly on the turbinates (the structures that protrude from the lateral walls of the nasal cavity) on either side of the nasal passage. In adults, 18 to 20,000 liters of air pass through the nasal passages every day.
Because of the close relationship between the nose and the lungs, nose problems, such as allergic rhinitis, need to be attended to and treated so that lung diseases, such as bronchitis and bronchial asthma, can be reduced and avoided. Ignoring and not treating nasal symptoms, such as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose and pus, can aggravate lung pathologies and other diseases.
Therefore, reasonable treatment of nasal diseases can prevent the aggravation of lung diseases.
Second, common sense of how you should protect your nose in life
1.If your nose is dry, many of its functions will be weakened. You can try OCT over-the-counter saline drops and sprays to keep your nasal cavity healthy, these saline you can use freely and at will.
2. If you use over-the-counter nasal constrictors for a long time, it can damage the cilia located in the nasal cavity and sinuses that have a clearing effect. In addition, nasal constrictors are easily addictive, and prolonged use will lead to increased nasal congestion.
3, long-distance travel, airplane cabin inside very dry, containing a large number of circulating particles and microorganisms, when the dry nose is very sensitive to microorganisms. Therefore, during long-distance travel, you need to use saline drops and drink more water for the health of your nose.
Third, which drugs will affect the function of the nose
1. diuretic-type blood pressure lowering drugs can cause dry nose and throat, making them susceptible to microbial infections and pollen allergies.
2, many anti-anxiety drugs can also cause dry nose and throat.
3, birth control pills and Beta receptor antagonist class hypotensive drugs can cause nose congestion.
4.Eye drops can aggravate nasal symptoms when they enter the nasal cavity.
IV. Commonly used drugs in rhinology
1.Nasal glucocorticoid spray
Nasal glucocorticoid spray is a common drug for the treatment of chronic inflammation of the nose. However, these drugs can only be used under the guidance of a doctor. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs that are inhaled through the mouth to treat lung diseases, nasal glucocorticoid sprays are easily absorbed into the bloodstream. When using nasal glucocorticoid spray, it should be sprayed to both sides of the nasal cavity.
2.Antihistamine drugs (anti-allergy drugs)
Antihistamines can relieve sneezing, nasal itching and runny nose, but it cannot relieve nasal congestion for a short time. Over-the-counter anti-allergy drugs can cause drowsiness, slow down cilia excretion and increase mucus consistency, which will cause microorganisms and pollen to stay longer in the nasal cavity. Prescription antihistamines generally do not have significant side effects.
3. Nasal constrictors
Nasal constrictors can relieve nasal congestion, but have limited effect on runny nose and sneezing. The drug works faster, but if used too much may cause dry mouth, anxiety and insomnia. Therefore, it is important to know the side effects of common rhinology drugs.