Do you have a cold, are you sniffling or have a sore throat, but don’t want to take pills? One of the methods that partially replaces drug treatment is the use of an electrical device called a quartz tube. It can be used at home. Exposure to short ultraviolet rays can effectively cure a cold.
Quartz lamp (device) for the treatment of throat and nose
Many of us are familiar when doctors in a clinic, hospital or other medical institutions turn on some kind of blue-green light in the office, lock it and leave for fifteen to twenty minutes. At this time, the procedure of quartzization and disinfection of the room takes place.
At this time, special lamps with quartz lamps are in operation, producing ultraviolet light. They come in open and closed types. For hospital premises, the first type is used. At home - the second one. Usually these are floor-standing devices; the lamp light in them is covered by a housing and is not emitted into the environment; Air circulates inside, which, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, is purified of germs. Useful for home prevention of viral diseases.
If you are already sick and need to be cured, you can use a quartz tube therapeutic device.
A person practically cannot live without ultraviolet light, which gives us vitamin D and also effectively disinfects the body. We receive the required dose through exposure to sunlight containing ultraviolet radiation. Penetrating deep into the human body, ultraviolet radiation destroys harmful microbes and strengthens the immune system.
A quartz tube is a small device in which a quartz lamp through a special window can influence the human body. Tube – this is the name of the attachment to the lighting fixture; in this case, a cone-shaped tube for point exposure of the lamp. Most often, such tubes are used for two procedures:
- Quartzation of the throat. Helps with tonsillitis (sore throat), pharyngitis, laryngitis.
- Quartzization of the nose. Effective for sinusitis, all types of rhinitis (colds).
The essence of treatment and its features
The device usually comes with a set of cone-shaped nozzles of different sizes, as well as safety glasses. Medical institutions also use quartz tubes; Usually the devices there are larger and are designed to treat the nose and/or throat of several people at once.
The result is visible and tangible on the same day, which is not always the case with medication treatment. However, we still recommend that before treatment with a quartz device at home, you first consult with a competent doctor and carefully read the instructions.
Reasons for using a quartz lamp
Quartz procedures are carried out according to clearly defined medical indications. This is the best option. Otherwise, you can lead to side effects. To prevent them, it is important to undergo treatment under the supervision of a competent doctor.
Indications for general ultraviolet therapy
Let us remind you that the human body is quartzed with specific quartz lamps. It is possible to do general (entire surface) or local irradiation with a UV lamp. The general quartz treatment procedure is necessary for patients with bronchial asthma. This therapy is also good for patients:
- eczema;
- psoriasis;
- diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Local quartzization: under what conditions?
Local quartzing is usually applied to the throat and nasal cavity. Such therapy is very effective for people with diseases of the ENT organs. It helps great with:
- rhinitis and runny nose;
- sinusitis - sinusitis and sinusitis;
- inflammation of the adenoids;
- angina, in which quartz treatment eliminates pain and inflammation.
However, it is important to remember that the procedure must be done regularly and under the supervision of a good otolaryngologist. In addition, we must not forget about other methods of therapy. Medicines, especially antibiotics or antivirals, are absolutely necessary - this is how the causative agents of colds are destroyed. After all, quartz is by no means a panacea against inflammation of the ENT organs.
For sinusitis and adenoiditis, such therapy is quite effective. Such treatment does not frighten even small children, while even adults are sometimes afraid of the removal of adenoids and puncture of the maxillary sinuses. But still, before resorting to quartz treatment, it is imperative to consult with your doctor.
Carrying out procedures for children
The quartz tube is suitable for treating children aged 3 years and older. The tapered end of the cone-shaped tube is brought to the nose or mouth (as shown in the photo). The duration of the first procedure is allowed no more than one minute. Gradually, after a day, you can increase the procedure time by half a minute, but in total no more than five minutes.
It is recommended to use a lamp with quartz no more than once a day: once either to treat the throat, or once to treat the nose; otherwise you may get burned. Also, watch your child so that he doesn’t put his hands where he shouldn’t; and it is advisable that he wear special safety glasses, which are usually included with the quartzization apparatus.
In any case, we recommend that you consult your doctor first.
A course of quartz treatment for the nose and throat usually lasts about a week, but an individual approach is possible. It all depends on the child’s age, chronic diseases and tolerance to ultraviolet radiation from the lamp.
Devices for quartzing and the procedure for its implementation
To perform a quartz procedure, two types of special devices are used. Each of them is used for different cases. We list the types of UFO devices:
- stationary;
- portable.
All quartz devices are equipped with specific plates on which electrodes are located. Plates are made from:
- various metals coated with plastic or rubber - insulating material;
- flexible specific materials - they have different areas and rectangular shapes.
Between the plate and human skin it is necessary to lay a layer of calico or ordinary gauze. It is recommended to maintain a normal air gap of 50 - 100 mm. That's the standard.
When a quartz treatment session is carried out, you need to turn on the device for the selected time - it is determined by the attending physician. Usually it is written directly on the referral for UFO procedures. If a person begins to develop sinusitis, the duration of one quartz treatment session is a quarter of an hour. The peculiarity of sinusitis therapy using ultraviolet irradiation lies in its contact technique.
A person usually requires five to fifteen sessions of quartz lamp therapy. After this, the patient's condition improves significantly. The usual frequency of procedures is every day or every two days. This option is considered optimal to achieve the desired effect.
Advantages and disadvantages of home quartzing
The main advantages of a quartz tube are, of course, ease of use, as well as effectiveness in treatment and safety, if used strictly according to the instructions and only after consultation at a medical institution.
At home, ultraviolet treatment is suitable for treating not only colds, acute respiratory infections, but also diseases such as:
- nervous system disorder;
- chronic arthritis or arthrosis;
- problems in the genitourinary system in women;
- toothache;
- osteochondrosis;
- skin problems (boils, abscesses, eczema);
- sinusitis;
- otitis.
It also accelerates the fusion of joints and cartilage.
It should be noted that for pregnant women and nursing mothers, a quartz tube is the best option, since many medications are contraindicated for women during these periods.
Quartzization in the strict sense has no disadvantages; The main thing is to follow the rules of use. It is also worth paying attention to contraindications for using a lamp with quartz.
How it's made
In order to perform the procedure, you can go to a clinic or hospital. There are special devices that generate the necessary ultraviolet radiation.
In addition, a portable ultraviolet radiation device was developed for patients. It is very easy to use at home. It is suitable for both adults and children.
How the procedure goes:
- For local irradiation, special sterile tubes are used. They come in different shapes and diameters to target different areas.
- Preheat the lamp for several minutes so that its parameters stabilize.
- The procedure begins with a few minutes, gradually increasing the duration of the session.
- After the procedure is completed, the lamp is turned off, and the patient must rest for half an hour.
Quartz treatment techniques depend on the disease. For example, in case of acute pharyngitis, the back surface of the pharynx is irradiated. The procedure is carried out every day or every other day, starting with 0.5 biodoses, and if everything is in order, increase to 1–2 biodoses.
For chronic tonsillitis, a special beveled tube is used. Begin irradiation with 0.5 biodoses and gradually increase to 2 biodoses. The right and left tonsils are irradiated alternately. Such courses are repeated for preventive purposes 2 times a year. For otitis, the external auditory canal is irradiated, and for a runny nose, the tube is inserted into the vestibule of the nose.
Instructions for proper use
In most cases, home appliances with quartz lamps are used for the prevention and treatment of diseases; sometimes for disinfection of premises by quartz treatment.
There are three general rules to know:
- During the disinfection procedure with quartz lamps, there should be no people, plants or animals in the room.
- The room must be ventilated, as ultraviolet radiation saturates the air with ozone, which is toxic to humans in large quantities (headaches, nervous disorders, etc.).
- When treating and preventing diseases, especially those of the nose and throat, do not forget to wear glasses to avoid damaging your eyes with radiation.
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Advantages of quartz lamp therapy (UVR)
There are many advantages to irradiation with a UV lamp. This procedure provides excellent relief for colds, including sinusitis. The advantages of quartzing in such cases are obvious:
- Medicines penetrate better into areas of inflammation. The metabolic rate increases, cellular permeability increases. In this case, you can reduce the amount of medications taken or reduce the duration of the prescribed treatment.
- Thanks to ultraviolet radiation, the immune system is stimulated. The activity of the patient's phagocytes increases. The fact is that during quartzing a person is exposed to ultraviolet radiation. When using quartz, the likelihood of chronicity of the inflammatory process is significantly reduced. In the chronic form of the disease, the frequency of exacerbations decreases in those treated with ultraviolet radiation.
- Low cost. You can go to any district clinic for free quartz treatment. You just need to get a referral from a therapist or ENT specialist. And even in paid respectable clinics, the price of ultraviolet treatment is quite acceptable.
However, ultraviolet irradiation cannot be the only way to treat sinusitis or rhinitis. It is very important that quartz treatment is done in combination with other treatment methods. It is especially necessary to supplement ultraviolet radiation with antibiotics and potent anti-inflammatory drugs if a person has pus in the paranasal sinuses or in other places. Sometimes such problems even require surgical operations - they are also quite compatible with ultraviolet radiation.
