Quartzization as a method of therapy
The main useful property of quartz treatment is the destruction of pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms that provoke the development of various diseases. To carry out this procedure, you must have a quartz lamp. Typically, therapy takes place within the walls of hospitals, clinics, and sanatoriums.
Reference! Such devices are available for free sale, so anyone can purchase a quartz lamp and use it at home.
The operating principle of such devices is quite simple:
- The lamp contains a bulb, which was made using quartz glass.
- After turning on the device, the flask begins to heat up.
- Due to heating, ultraviolet light is emitted.
- Radiation destroys harmful microorganisms.
Quartz treatment can be used to treat patients of all age groups. It is allowed to use a quartz lamp as a method of treating small children.
Quartzing the nose while breastfeeding and during pregnancy is also not prohibited. However, this method can only be used after consulting a doctor . The duration and frequency of sessions is of great importance.
Device for home use
The “Sun” device is compact and small-sized, weighing 1.5 kg. Convenient to store and carry. Consumes a small amount of electricity. It comes with cone-shaped nozzles with straight and oblique cuts of different diameters. This allows you to more accurately focus the beam on the irradiated object.
In total, there are 4 modifications of the “Sun” device. The first model is the lowest power, intended for conducting sessions for children under three years of age. The second model is for older children and adults. Using the third model, you can sunbathe without the sun, and the fourth is only suitable for disinfecting rooms up to 60 sq.m.
The ultraviolet quartz irradiator “Solnyshko” OUFK-01 is available in two configurations – “Family” and “Standard”. Their differences are that the first of the packages includes 2 nozzles, and the second - 4.
The throat is quartzed using a nozzle with a hole cut at an angle, the nose - with the smallest hole. Treatment at home with the “Solnyshko” device is as effective as in the physiotherapy room of the clinic.
All modifications and configurations
Use: Permissible Duration and Frequency
The duration of the first session should be short (from thirty seconds to one minute).
The duration of the second and subsequent sessions must be increased by thirty or sixty seconds, depending on the doctor’s prescription.
The last procedure will ultimately last from three to five minutes, depending on the selected increment of duration.
The total number of sessions is of great importance. You cannot use quartz treatment to irradiate one area of the skin more than once during the day (the rule also applies to the nose/throat area). The maximum number of sessions performed at one site should be limited to five procedures.
Thus, the course of therapy with a quartz lamp, if used on one area of the skin, is five to six days (one procedure per day). How often can a child’s nose be quartzed so as not to harm his body? The maximum duration of therapy for children should not exceed seven days, and the duration of the session should be limited (no more than one minute).
Features of use for young children
There are quartz devices designed specifically for children. They have the lowest radiation intensity. Therefore, before starting general UV irradiation, you need to make sure that the baby’s skin is sufficiently sensitive to the selected type of irradiator.
The session begins with the smallest dose of radiation, which should not cause a skin reaction. The duration of treatment depends on the age and health of the child.
Quartzing of the nose and throat at home should be carried out with great care by young children. To achieve recovery, it is necessary to carry out from 10 to 25 procedures. The effect of UV treatment usually lasts up to six months. A subsequent course of treatment can be carried out after this period of time.
During a general irradiation session, the child must be undressed and wear protective glasses. The distance from the lamp to the baby’s skin varies from 70 cm to 1.5 m. The rays should be directed strictly perpendicular to the patient’s body.
The child can lie down or stand. In the latter case, the height of the lamp should not exceed the upper abdomen in order to protect the eyes from too intense light.
At the beginning of the session, the temperature in the room must be below 22 degrees, so that it does not become too hot during the procedure. After the end of the irradiation, the child must be taken out of the room and the room ventilated, since as a result of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the air is excessively ozonized.
In order to avoid the ozonation effect, you can use lamps protected by quartz glass with a special coating.
Contraindications to the procedure
Quartz treatment of living rooms has virtually no contraindications. In human therapy, things are different. In some cases, the use of this type of physiotherapy is strictly prohibited. Thus, quartz treatment is contraindicated if the patient has:
- acute inflammatory processes;
- hypertrichosis;
- neoplasms;
- bleeding tendency;
- endocrine system disorders;
- cardiovascular failure;
- active form of tuberculosis;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- hypertension (second and third stages);
- stomach/duodenal ulcers;
- systemic blood flow diseases;
- increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation;
- dilated superficial blood vessels;
- renal failure.
Important! It is also not recommended to carry out the procedure if there is an elevated body temperature.
If the patient has recently experienced a serious illness and his body has just begun to recover, it is also advisable to abandon quartz treatment. The procedure can be carried out only after complete recovery and restoration of the body.
Technique
The procedure is carried out in a medical institution in a specially adapted room - a room or office. At home, it is necessary to carry out procedures in a clean, well-ventilated room.
- When starting work, you should turn on the device and leave it on for 3-5 minutes to set the required radiation intensity. To turn it on and off, special safety glasses must be used.
- The device is installed on a table; the patient must sit on the chair required for the procedure so that its height does not require strain and does not cause discomfort.
- Radiation is carried out under the supervision of a nurse, especially if it is necessary to use additional ENT instruments.
- The duration of the session is chosen by the attending physician and is carried out according to an increasing pattern from 15 to 25 - 30 minutes. Depending on the task, the course consists of one or three biodoses.
Indications for use
There are a large number of diseases for the development of which quartz treatment can be used. However, you should resort to using this medical technique only if you have a doctor’s prescription. Today, experts recommend their patients to use quartz lamps in case of development of:
- Flu. Quartzization is carried out only after the peak of the disease. The purpose of the method is to prevent the development of complications associated with this disease.
- Acute rhinitis. It is prescribed, as in the previous case, to prevent the development of complications. But it is strictly forbidden to carry out the procedure with green snot (the exception is the appointment of a specialist).
- Acute inflammation of the maxillary sinuses . Ultraviolet irradiation of the nasal mucosa is performed.
- Chronic tonsillitis. To carry out the procedure, a tube with an oblique cut is used. The radiation falls on the tonsils.
- Sinusitis. Quartz treatment for sinusitis reduces pain symptoms and alleviates the patient’s general condition. It is used only in the absence of purulent discharge, that is, in the initial and late stages of therapy.
- Laryngitis/pharyngitis. It can be used both in the development of acute forms of these diseases and for the treatment of chronic diseases.
- Otitis. Reduces pain and is used in the absence of purulent discharge.
- Sore throats. Quartz treatment allows you to localize and reduce inflammation and reduce pain.
- Adenoids. Nasal quartz treatment for adenoids is often used in the treatment of children. The procedure does not cause pain, so the child is not afraid or reluctant to undergo it.
The procedure is also prescribed for bronchitis, asthma, pharyngotracheitis and other respiratory diseases, but in this case the patient’s chest is exposed to radiation. In addition, it is advisable to use a quartz lamp for the prevention of upper respiratory tract diseases during seasonal exacerbations.
What natural remedies exist for the treatment of ear, nose and throat diseases?
Relatively recently, Russian scientists developed a line of alternative otolaryngological drugs, which included exclusively natural ingredients of plant and animal origin. The peculiarity of these drugs is that their action is aimed not only at treating the main diseases of the ear, nose and throat, but also at stimulating the body’s natural defenses to independently fight the disease.
Natural drugs for the treatment of the throat , such as Echinostrong and Litsivin, have an active immunomodulatory effect aimed at suppressing viral or bacterial infection. They help very well with colds, and are also an effective prevention of sinusitis. Auxiliary products for the treatment of acute respiratory and viral diseases, which often provoke diseases of the ear, nose and throat, are palm oil with betacarotene and lecithin and cream-balm based on bear fat. These remedies have an active general strengthening effect and help the body effectively cope with the disease and avoid complications.
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How to use a quartz lamp yourself
As mentioned above, anyone can buy the device (you can easily find the “Solnyshko” device on the market, intended for both adults and children). This will save the patient from having to visit the hospital again. In case of home use of a quartz lamp, you must carefully follow the doctor's prescription and the instructions supplied with the device.
The algorithm for using a quartz lamp is as follows:
- First of all, you need to take care of safety. The person undergoing the procedure must wear special protective glasses (supplied with the devices) and cover all unprotected areas of the body.
- Next, you need to turn on the device and leave it for five minutes. During this time, the device will adjust to the optimal operating mode.
- After five minutes have passed, you can begin the procedure . The duration of the session depends on the specific doctor’s prescriptions and previous procedures. During the first procedure, thirty to sixty seconds will be enough. Further, as mentioned earlier, it is necessary to increase the duration of subsequent sessions by thirty seconds or one minute.
- After completing the session, the device must be turned off. You can use a quartz lamp after twenty minutes (only if you need to use it on another person).
Attention! You cannot carry out more than one quartz session during the day. Violation of this rule can lead to burns of the mucous membrane and other unpleasant consequences.
It is also necessary to monitor fire safety. It is prohibited to use a tanning device. These devices are not intended to achieve such results and do not affect the darkening of the skin. Neglecting this rule can lead to the development of serious illnesses. In addition, there should be no pets or plants nearby during the procedure.
Thus, quartzing of the throat and nose is widely used in modern medicine. With its help, you can speed up the treatment of many diseases of the upper respiratory tract (sinusitis, influenza, rhinitis, sore throat, etc.).
However, this procedure is contraindicated for some categories of citizens.
Devices for quartzing the throat and nose
Most often, for use at home for diseases of the nose or throat, the “Sun” or UVOK-01 device is used. The device weighs up to 1 kg and comes with several attachments for use in different areas, as well as safety glasses. The kit also includes a biological dosimeter, with which you can carry out an individual calculation of the radiation biodose.
Quartz lamp “Sun” is used for:
- quartzing the throat and nose using conical nozzles (tubes);
- disinfection of a small room;
- treatment of skin diseases;
- prevention of metabolic disorders;
- with a lack of sunlight.
At the same time, you should use the lamp carefully, especially if the child is not yet three years old. In this case, it is better to carry out the quartzization procedure in a hospital setting.
The quartzing technique depends directly on the disease. So, in case of acute pharyngitis, ultraviolet light should affect the back surface of the pharynx. The procedure is carried out daily, starting with 0.5 biodoses, and gradually increases to 2 biodoses. In case of chronic tonsillitis, both tonsils are irradiated in turn. In this case, therapy can be carried out as a preventative measure several times a year.
