Nasal rinse is contraindicated for children under four years of age, as well as for otitis media and obstruction of the nasal passages. In this respect “Izvestia” said candidate of medical sciences Kalsyn Gamzatov, an otolaryngologist at the SberZdorovye medical company.
The doctor explained that during rinsing, usually at least 150 ml of a saline solution is injected into one nostril and flows out of the other nostril.
“Nasal irrigation has been shown to be more effective than irrigation because it better removes excess mucus, bacteria, dust and allergens. However, despite the clear benefits, it is important to note that this procedure has a number of limitations. Nasal rinsing can only be performed by adults and children over the age of four. This is because , because it is wider and more horizontal than adults, it poses a risk of fluid entering the auditory tube of young children,” explained doctor Gamzatov.
Also, you should not rinse your nose in case of acute otitis media, grade III adenoids, when overgrown lymphatic tissue completely blocks the nasal passages, neoplasms in the nasal cavity and frequent nosebleeds. In this case, irrigation can be done instead of rinsing.
“You also need to make sure the patient’s nasal passages are not completely blocked before rinsing. This can be done during an appointment with an otolaryngologist or during an online consultation using a special gadget that allows you to take photos or video recordings, including the nose, and upload them to the application. If the nasal passages are blocked, for example due to swelling, this obstruction must first be removed. As a rule, this is done with the help of vasoconstrictor drops,” the doctor explained.
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