Introduction Nasal sprays are commercially available in different versions and with different ingredients and active ingredients. The classic decongestant nasal sprays used for colds lead to a constriction of the vessels in the nose due to their special active ingredients and thus reduce the blood flow in the nasal mucosa. This swelling subsides and the … Nosebleed through nasal spray
Prophylaxis Instead of the nasal spray that caused the nosebleed, the following remedies can also be used to treat a blocked nose: For a dry nose and nasal mucous membrane, a seawater nasal spray can be used instead of a decongestant nasal spray. This has a slightly decongestant effect and provides the nasal mucosa with … Prophylaxis | Nosebleed through nasal spray
Synonyms in a broader sense “Huge pimple on the nose” Definition Nasal furuncle is a bacterial infection of a hair root (hair follicle) at the entrance of the nose. A danger exists when the pus that develops melts into the surrounding tissue. A nasal furuncle on the inside of the nose is not only extremely … Nasal furuncle
When should a doctor be consulted? Nasal furuncle is a disease of the skin that should be treated by a doctor. Especially if the furuncle causes strong pain, spreads or has been existing for a long time, a visit to a doctor is inevitable. Thus, especially with a boil on the face like a nose … When should a doctor be consulted? | Nasal furuncle
Symptoms The patient first notices a painful redness and swelling as well as a feeling of tension in the area of the inflammation on the nose. The area is much more sensitive to pain than a conventional pimple. Later, the patient may also experience fever and a general feeling of illness. Diagnosis The nasal furuncle … Symptoms | Nasal furuncle
Babies and toddlers have a cold nose much more often than adults. There are different reasons for this and also different causes. Not always a real infection, in the sense of an illness, must be behind it, if an infant has a runny nose. The infant’s nose is naturally still very narrow. To be more … Sniffles in infants
Causes A runny, stuffy baby’s nose can also be the result of too dry air in the room. Especially in heated rooms, the air is quickly very dry. But why is this bad for the baby’s nasal mucous membrane? The nasal mucous membrane is a natural barrier against pathogens, dirt and other foreign bodies.It also … Causes | Sniffles in infants
Therapy A sniffles in babies should subside without complications, usually after 2 to 10 days. It is important to keep a close eye on the child and to consult a doctor as soon as possible in case of complications and uncertainties. This is the case if the child has a fever, the symptoms worsen and … Therapy | Sniffles in infants
Complications The connection of the middle ear by a passage into the nasopharynx can lead to an inflammation of the middle ear through migration of the pathogens. Since it can be very painful, children express themselves with increased crying or frequently grab the affected ear with their hands. Germs also enter the lungs via the … Complications | Sniffles in infants
Prophylaxis Infants suffer more often from a cold. This cannot be prevented completely. However, there are measures that parents can take to at least prevent an infection of the baby. The contact of the infant as well as the own person with sick persons, i.e. cold friends, relatives, children etc. should be avoided to prevent … Prophylaxis | Sniffles in infants
What is a postnasal drip syndrome In postnasal drip syndrome (PNDS), fluid drips from the nasopharynx down into the throat (“postnasal” Latin = coming after the nose, “drip” English = dripping). This is a running nose, so to speak, except that the secretion does not come out of the nose at the front, but rather … Postnasal drip syndrome
Duration of a PNDS The duration of a postnasal drip syndrome depends not only on the cause of the disease and its course, but above all on the therapy used. If the cause of the disease is not properly treated, it can lead to the development of a chronic cough or bronchitis and in the … Duration of a PNDS | Postnasal drip syndrome
