Author:
Monica Porter
Date Of Creation:
22 March 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Nasal discharge (nasal discharge) is a clear colored mucus that acts as a filter, preventing unwanted airborne particles from entering the body through the nose. Nasal discharge is the body's natural defense mechanism, but sometimes the body produces too much nasal fluid, making it troublesome to deal with and seemingly endless. The best way to solve this problem is to identify the cause of your runny nose and focus on addressing the cause.Common causes of runny nose are allergies, non-allergic rhinitis, inflammation, and nasal structural abnormalities.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Consult a Doctor
See a doctor if you have signs of infection. If you're having trouble with a runny or stuffy nose, it's most likely caused by bacteria that have grown and clogged your sinuses, leading to sinusitis.
- Signs of sinusitis include sinus pressure, nasal congestion, pain, or headache that last longer than 7 days.
- If you have a fever, you may already have sinusitis.
Watch for changes in your nose. If the runny nose turns pale yellow or pale yellow or has an odor, it means that bacteria have grown in the sinuses leading to sinusitis.- When the sinuses are blocked by a stuffy nose, the runny nose and bacteria get trapped in it. Without timely treatment of sinus pressure and nasal congestion, the bacteria will cause sinusitis.
- You may also have had viral sinusitis if congestion and sinus pressure were caused by a cold or the flu.
- Antibiotics will not work if you have a viral infection. When you have a cold or viral flu, take zinc, vitamin C and / or pseudoephedrine (PSE - an active ingredient found in many cold and flu medicines).
Take antibiotics as directed by your doctor. If your doctor examines and concludes that you have a bacterial sinus infection, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for you. Remember to take the medicine exactly as prescribed for the dosage and time.- Even if you feel better very quickly after only 1-2 pills, take the full dose as directed by your doctor. Not taking the full dose of antibiotics can lead to resistance. In addition, taking the full dose is also beneficial because the bacteria are likely still in your sinuses.
- Be careful because there are several doctors willing to prescribe an antibiotic for you before you can test the exact cause of the infection. You should check with your doctor about the procedure you need to follow to make sure your antibiotic prescribing is right.
- If symptoms persist even after taking the full dose of the prescribed medication, notify your doctor. You may have to take another dose of the antibiotic.
- Talk to your doctor about allergy tests or other precautions if you have frequent runny nose.
Seek medical help if runny nose persists. In some cases, you may experience a persistent runny nose despite many other treatments.- If you continue to have rhinitis or persistent runny nose, talk to your doctor.
- You will likely need to perform a series of tests to determine if you are allergic to something at home or at work.
- What's more, you may have nasal polyps (lumps) or other structural changes in the nasal cavity, making the condition worse.
Ask your doctor about nasal structural abnormalities. The most common abnormality that causes a runny nose is nasal polyps.
- Nasal polyps develop over time and small polyps are often difficult to detect and cause no problems.
- Larger polyps can clog air passage through your sinuses, causing irritation, causing more runny nose.
- Other abnormalities may be septum deformities or nasopharyngeal cavities, but these usually do not cause a lot of runny nose.
- Damage to the nose or the surrounding area can also cause structural abnormalities, and sometimes associated symptoms such as a lot of runny nose. Inform your doctor if you have recently had lesions in the face or nose.
Method 2 of 4: Lifestyle Changes
Use a nasal wash. A nasal wash is an instrument shaped like a small teapot. If used correctly, a nasal wash can help flush the nasal passages and irritants out of the nose and replenish the sinuses with moisture.
- Nasal cleaners work when you let the water in the bottle (saline or distilled water) run into one nose and out on the other, helping to remove irritants and germs.
- Fill the flask with about 100 ml of salt water, then tilt your head into the sink and place the spout of the spacer into the upper nostril.
- Pour the water from the bottle into the nostril and let the water run out from the other nostril. Repeat this process with the other nostril.
- This is the process of washing your nose because you use fluids to clean your nose, getting rid of the runny and irritants that make your nose run more. You can use a nasal lavage once or twice a day.
- Nasal cleaners also work to increase moisture and make your sinuses feel better. You can buy bottles at pharmacies for low cost without a prescription. Remember to rinse the jar after each use.
Homemade saline solution. If you want to make your own nasal wash, use distilled or sterile water. You can also use cooled boiled water, but absolutely do not use water taken directly from the tap as this water may contain dirt and irritants.
- Use about 200 ml of water, 1/4 teaspoon of table salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Note, do not use ordinary table salt. Stir well to dissolve the salt and pour the solution into the wash bottle.
- You can store the mixed brine solution for 5 days in a sealed bottle / jar and refrigerate. Before use, remove the solution from the refrigerator and wait until the solution has reached room temperature.
Apply a hot compress to the face. Hot compresses can help relieve pain caused by sinus pressure, thin the runny nose and make it easier for the runny nose to drain out of the sinuses.
- Wet a small towel or cloth with hot water, then place the towel on your face where you feel the most pressure.
- In general, you can place the towel on the eye area, eyebrows, nose, and cheeks (upper half of the face).
- After every few minutes, heat the towel again and apply it to your face to relieve pain and pressure.
Sleep with a high pillow. This helps clear the nasal cavity during the night and prevents runny nose from building up in the nose.
- Get adequate rest for a healthy body and prevent sinusitis because the body produces too much nasal discharge in the sinuses.
Increase the humidity for the living space. Dry air can be an irritant, causing many sinus problems such as runny and stuffy nose.
- Humidifiers come in two main categories: cold mist and warm steam, each with different variations. If you have a dry nose that leads to irritability, irritation, and runny nose, consider using a home humidifier.
- Indoor plants also work to increase moisture in the air. You can use indoor plants as an alternative or supplement to a humidifier.
- Other simple ways to temporarily increase humidity include steam from boiling water on the stove, opening the bathroom door, draining hot water or drying clothes in the house.
Use steam. The steam loosens mucus from your chest, nose, and throat, making it easier for you to push the mucus out of your body.
- Boil a kettle of water then bring your face close to the warm mouth and breathe in the steam for a few minutes.
- Use a towel large enough to apply it to your head, allowing the steam to focus so you can breathe more.
- Alternatively, you can take a hot bath to dilute the runny nose.
Avoid irritants. Exposure to exposures such as smoke, sudden temperature changes, and a strong chemical smell can cause your sinuses to produce more runny nose. Occasionally, a runny nose will flow back into the throat (known as posterior nasal discharge syndrome), and irritants can also cause the lungs to secrete a mucus called phlegm. You may want to cough to expel the phlegm from your body.
- Quit smoking if you are smoking. Try to avoid exposure to secondhand smoke, both direct and indirect.
- If you are sure that this is one of the causes of a runny nose, avoid burning garden trash or standing against the wind when setting a campfire.
- Other pollutants we inhale can also cause sinus problems. Be careful with dust, pet hair, yeasts and molds at home and at work. Change air filters (eg air conditioners) regularly to minimize indoor irritants.
- Exhaust fumes, chemicals used at work and even smog can stimulate nasal secretions like allergens. This is called non-allergic rhinitis.
Protect your sinuses from sudden temperature changes. If the job requires you to work in cold temperatures, the nasal discharge will build up more in your sinuses and drain out when you reach a warmer environment.
- Take measures to keep your face and nose warm if you have to go out in the cold.
- Wear a hood to keep your head warm and consider using a mask or a mask (a type of hood that looks like a ski mask) to keep your face warm.
Blow your nose properly and gently. However, there are some experts who believe that blowing your nose sometimes does more harm than good.
- Blow your nose gently, one by one.
- Blowing the nose too hard can form small holes in the sinuses. If there is already undesirable bacteria or irritants in the nose, blowing the nose will cause the bacteria or substances to go deeper into the sinuses.
- Always use clean tools (towels or tissues) to blow your nose and wash your hands well afterwards to avoid spreading germs or germs that cause illness.
Method 3 of 4: Using Over-the-Counter Products
Take an antihistamine. Antihistamines are over-the-counter medications from your doctor and work well for sinus problems related to allergens or allergic rhinitis.
- Antihistamines work by blocking the body's response to allergens. These types of reactions cause the body to produce histamine and an antihistamine, which reduces the body's response to allergens or irritants.
- Antihistamines work best in patients with seasonal or year-round allergies.
- Seasonal allergies are usually caused by substances that plants make in their environment when they flower and bloom in spring and fall. Fall allergies are usually caused by pollen.
- People with year-round allergies are often caused by allergies to other substances that are unavoidable in their everyday environment, be it dust, pet hair, cockroaches or insects that live in / around the home.
- Antihistamines will work. However, for people with severe year-round or seasonal allergies, more aggressive treatment for allergy is needed. In that case, see your doctor for more options.
Use a decongestant medication. Nasal decongestants come in two forms, oral and spray. Oral decongestants contain ingredients such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine. Common side effects of these products include restlessness, dizziness, a feeling of an elevated heart rate, a slight rise in blood pressure, and sleep problems.
- Oral decongestants work by narrowing blood vessels in the nose, causing the swollen tissue to contract. This medicine makes the nasal discharge dry for a short time, but reduces sinus pressure and helps clear your nose, making it easier for you to breathe.
- You can buy products containing pseudoephedrine (often marketed as Sudafed) without a prescription from your doctor. However, these products are left behind the pharmacy's cash register due to concerns about improper drug use.
- Talk to your doctor before taking oral decongestants if you have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure.
Use a spray. Nasal decongestants or drops are also over-the-counter medications from your doctor, but use them with caution. Although these products help to clear the nasal passages and reduce sinus pressure quickly, using the drug too often (more than 3 times / day) will lead to an adverse reaction.
- Reaction means your body will adjust itself to the medication you take, and you will either get pressure from your nose and sinuses or get worse if you stop taking the medication. Therefore, use this drug no more than 3 times a day to avoid adverse reactions.
Consider using nasal corticosteroids. Nasal corticosteroids are available in the form of sprays that help reduce inflammation in the sinuses, reduce nasal discharge and excess nasal discharge due to allergens or irritants. Nasal corticosteroids are used for the long-term treatment of nasal and sinus problems.
- Some drugs do not require a prescription while others require a prescription from a doctor to buy. Fluticasone and triamcinolone are two substances that are found in medicines that you can buy without a prescription.
- People who use nasal corticosteroids usually feel better after a few days of use. Note: take the medicine according to the attached instructions.
Salt water spray. Saline nasal sprays help to unclog and provide moisture to the nasal passages. Spray the salt water according to the instructions and be patient. You will probably see the effect after the first 1-2 sprays, but you need to keep using it for the best results.
- Saline sprays work almost like a nasal wash, moisturize irritated and damaged sinus tissues and remove unwanted irritants and allergens.
- Saline nasal sprays are effective in reducing nasal discharge and secreting a lot of nasal discharge - the cause of nasal congestion and post nasal discharge syndrome.
Method 4 of 4: Applying Natural Cures
Drink a lot of water. Drinking water or other fluids will help thin the nasal discharge. If you want to get rid of your congestion and runny nose right away, drinking plenty of fluids to help thin the nasal discharge will quickly drain out. The fluid helps the body to flush the nose out so you can quickly get back to normal.
- Drinking warm water will both replenish your body's fluids and keep your nasal passages moist as you inhale the steam that comes from warm or hot water.
- Any kind of warm, hot liquid will work fine, like coffee, hot tea or even a bowl of soup.
Drink a cup of hot toddy. Recipes for making hot toddy need hot water, some whiskey or other alcohol, fresh lemon and a teaspoon of honey.
- There is scientific evidence proving that a cup of hot toddy is effective in curing congestion, reducing nasal discharge, reducing sinus pressure, sore throats and other cold-related sinus symptoms.
- Be careful to limit the amount of alcohol you use because too much alcohol can cause sinus sinus to swell more, nasal congestion becomes worse and your body produces more nasal discharge. Furthermore, you should avoid drinking too much alcohol regularly as this is not good for your health.
- Make a mug of hot, non-alcoholic toddy by replacing it with a tea you love and still using fresh lemon and honey.
Drink herbal tea. Besides the effect of adding moisture to the sinuses, herbal tea is also effective in alleviating the problems related to the sinuses.
- Try adding some mint leaves to your hot tea. Mint basil contains peppermint extract that helps to relieve sinus pressure, congestion and nasal discharge. You will see best results if you drink herbal tea with some mint basil while inhaling the steam rising from the tea.
- Mint basil is often used as a treatment aid in cases of excessive secretions of nasal discharge or other sinus-related diseases. Mint basil and mint extract are also used to relieve cough and difficulty breathing.
- Do not drink peppermint oil directly. Do not use basil or peppermint essence on young children.
- Green tea and green tea products have been shown to contain ingredients that help maintain health and can aid in the treatment of some sinus symptoms, especially those associated with a cold. . Slowly increase the amount of green tea you are drinking to avoid unwanted effects such as stomach upset or constipation.
- Green tea contains caffeine and many other active compounds. People with a medical history or pregnant women should consult their doctor before using regular green tea to cure their illnesses.
- Green tea can interact with conventional medications. Examples include antibiotics, birth control pills, cancer drugs, asthma medications and stimulants.Therefore, it is important to consult your doctor before changing your treatment regimen or diet, especially if the changes are related to herbal products.
Use other herbal products. Always use caution when using herbal products and consult your doctor before starting a treatment regimen that uses herbal products.
- There is some evidence that this combination of herbs can be helpful in treating sinus problems. Over-the-counter sinus products often contain a variety of herbs.
- Look for products that contain jade tree, gentian root, elderberry, horsetail, and tamarind. The combination of these herbs may have side effects such as stomach pain or diarrhea.
Try ginseng. People have conducted research on North American ginseng to find out the properties of this plant in the treatment of a number of diseases. This study shows a lot of evidence about the effects of this ginseng on the nose and sinus symptoms associated with the common cold.
- Ginseng root is classified as "possibly effective" for adults in reducing the frequency, severity and duration of common cold symptoms. There are no research results regarding the use of ginseng root in children.
- The reported side effects of using ginseng root include: changes in blood pressure, hypoglycemia, digestive problems such as diarrhea, pruritus, and dermatitis, difficulty sleeping, headache, restlessness, and bleeding. vagina.
- Ginseng often reacts to many medications such as medications for schizophrenia, diabetes, depression, and blood thinners such as warfarin. People who are about to undergo surgery or are undergoing chemotherapy should not take ginseng or ginseng root.
Use elderberry, eucalyptus and licorice. Herbal remedies are often used to treat nasal discharge and sinus problems. These herbs may react with the aforementioned medications, so consult your doctor before use.
- Those who are sick should not use the herbs mentioned above. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, have diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune disease, kidney disease, liver disease, low potassium, hormone sensitive cancer or related conditions heart disease, or conditions that require regular use of aspirin or blood thinners such as warfarin.
- Steamed rice works well in case of a lot of nasal discharge or sinus problems. Elderberry extract products contain vitamin C while other herbs are used to relieve congestion.
- Eucalyptus oil is quite concentrated and can be toxic if ingested. However, eucalyptus is commonly found in many different products, especially those used to treat coughs. Products containing eucalyptus can be applied to the skin as breast creams, or to be taken in small amounts in the form of cough suppressants. You can also put the eucalyptus in a humidifier so that the eucalyptus oil evaporates easily, helping to reduce congestion.
- Licorice root is a fairly popular herb. However, there is not much scientific evidence on the effects of licorice in treating congestion and nasal discharge.
Learn about Echinacea (a type of purple chrysanthemum). Many people use echinacea products to treat nasal congestion, nasal discharge, and colds.
- Scientific studies have yet to demonstrate a significant effect of echinacea in treating congestion, dryness, or cold symptoms.
- Echinacea is found in many different products, produced from different parts of the plant. The current production process is not standardized under the regulation of the law. There is also uncertainty about which plant parts to use and the effects of this product may not be known.
