German doctors named common mistakes in the treatment of colds
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Incorrect blowing or use of nasal products, neglecting rest – German doctors named in the mass media the common mistakes made in the treatment of colds.
Hiccup.Doctors call active cleaning of the nose one of the mistakes that increases inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane. In their opinion, it is more correct to draw in the nasal secretion and swallow it – most of the pathogenic components in this case get into the stomach and are destroyed by its acid.
Strong choking.Another mistake is “aggressive” chopping with strong, pushing movements: it increases the risk of penetration of inflammatory components and microbes from it into the sinuses. This can worsen a runny nose, and also lead to the fact that a simple cold will turn into an infection of the nasal sinuses, sinusitis or sinusitis.
Doctors advise to cough extremely softly and delicately, carefully blowing out the mucus from one nostril at a time ( the second needs to be covered), and then carefully wet the nose, not rub it.
“Paper napkins or handkerchiefs should be disposed of immediately after use – this reduces the risk of spreading pathogens.”
< strong>Long-term use of nasal sprays.Doctors emphasize that these products should not be used for longer than one week – breaking this rule is a mistake, which leads to the fact that the mucous membranes become tolerant to the usual dose, and addiction begins to form.
Uncleaned nasal sprays. It is not possible to make two “pricks” in a row in one nostril – after making one, it is necessary to completely pull out the nozzle of the spray. Otherwise, the risk of germs getting from the nose into the bottle increases.
In addition, after use, the spray must be thoroughly cleaned (it is better to wash with hot water) before putting on the protective cap. If this is not done, the bacteria left on it can get into the nose again.
Too rapid decrease in temperature. In children, it should be lowered at 38 degrees and above, in adults – at 38.5 degrees and above. Fever helps the immune system better cope with pathogens, and you don't need to fight it too hard.
“Before taking antipyretic pills, you can first try to reduce the temperature with home remedies – for example, cooling compresses.”< /p>
Insufficient rest. After taking medication to treat a cold or flu, you may feel better. You should not take up work or rush to do other things at such moments – the sick body physically needs rest and relaxation, this helps it to recover faster, protects against complications.
“In case of infection, physical exercises and physical exertion should be avoided “.
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