The onion for the treatment of rhinitis
There is no evidence that the onion extract helps with colds. According to reports, crushed onions wrapped in a cloth can be placed near the baby and inhalation of the exhaled substances can lead to a freer nose. If a cold also causes an inflammation of the middle ear, a small bag of onions can be placed on the affected ear. By cooking a finely chopped onion in a bag for two minutes and letting it cool down. It can then be fixed to the ear as an ear wrap.
Breast milk for the prevention of rhinitis
Today, breast milk is once again considered the best source of nutrition for an infant. It has a low protein and mineral content (compared to cow’s milk). Casein and alpha-lactalbumin make up the majority of the proteins.
Lactose is the determining carbohydrate in breast milk and provides 40% of the energy it contains. Another 40% of the energy is provided by the fat in breast milk. Other sugar compounds support defense mechanisms in the intestine. Breast milk contains important defense substances, such as immunoglobulin A and white blood cells, which protect the child from infections. The antibodies it contains can help with a cold by dropping a few drops of breast milk into the baby’s nostrils
How long does the cold last?
In the case of a cold, a distinction must be made between acute and chronic recurring rhinitis. Depending on the findings, the duration can vary. In the case of an acute infection of the nasal mucous membranes, usually in the course of a cold, the cold occurs after 2-8 days after infection.
After 3 days to a week, the cold should have spontaneously improved with further symptoms and should have disappeared after 2 weeks. If the inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes extends to the paranasal sinuses and the resulting mucus can no longer drain off, a cold can last from one week to months and then usually does not heal spontaneously. It is similar with rhinitis of other causes, such as allergic rhinitis or rhinitis caused by irritating substances. If a rhinitis is induced by taking medication, it should disappear after stopping the medication.
