Why does nasal discharge appear?
The vessels of the nasal mucosa begin to react to any damage (infectious, allergic, chemical, etc.), causing the formation of exudate, that is, the release of the liquid part of the blood beyond the vascular bed into the intercellular space and into the mucous secretion of the nasal cavity. In this case, copious nasal discharge contains protective components such as:
- leukocytes;
- immunoglobulins;
- kinins;
- lymphokines;
- plasma enzymes.
The task of all these substances is to block the threat at its very beginning and prevent it from penetrating deep into the body. Discharge from the nasal cavity is not a pathology, but represents a normal reaction of the body to a damaging factor. The discharge may be accompanied by swelling of the mucous membrane, redness (detected by rhinoscopy), sometimes general symptoms (hyperthermia, headache, etc.), lacrimation (as a result of the spread of inflammation to the nasolacrimal duct), and ear congestion (eustachitis).
Exudate from the nasal mucosa can be not only serous, but also purulent and hemorrhagic: its color changes from transparent to yellow and green. The consistency varies greatly - there may be liquid discharge like water, but there may be a thick consistency or viscous, stretchy discharge. Secreting mucus may be completely odorless, or may be accompanied by a stench, but most often such symptoms appear in an adult as a result of a specific bacterial infection. One way or another, the main pathology that causes such symptoms is rhinitis.
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Nasal cavity
Before we begin to identify the causes of rhinitis, it is worth focusing on the structure of the nasal cavity in order to assess the risk factors for rhinitis and its possible complications. The nasal cavity extends from the nasal openings in front to the beginning of the pharynx in the back. Its main function is the transit of air flows from the external environment into the underlying respiratory tract. At the same time, the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity moisturizes, warms and purifies the air.
Mucus contains protective components such as mucin and lysozyme, which can bind pathogens.
The nasal epithelium contains cilia, which direct the flow of mucus from the inlet towards the pharynx and thereby determine mucociliary clearance. In this case, all random mechanical particles and microbial bodies are directed towards the pharynx and can be swallowed and neutralized in the acidic environment of the stomach.
Sometimes infectious agents manage to penetrate into the underlying respiratory tract: pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, where they can cause an infectious and inflammatory process. A person can produce from 100 ml to 2 liters of nasal secretion per day. With loss of moisture and a decrease in temperature, the movement of the cilia stops: this leads to mucus retention in the nasal cavity and its release out.
In addition to its protective function, the nose evaluates odors, performing an olfactory role, and also resonates sounds, contributing to the formation of its own unique voice. As women and men age, atrophy of the nasal mucosa develops, which reduces its protective effect, causing dryness and susceptibility to infections. The nasal cavity is divided in the sagittal plane by the septum into two parts: a deviated nasal septum can lead to severe snoring.
On the lateral wall of the nasal cavity there are three conchae: the upper and middle ones are processes of the ethmoid bone, and the lower one is an independent formation. In some cases, these shells are capable of significant hypertrophy, which greatly complicates nasal breathing. The nasolacrimal duct opens into the anterior part of the inferior turbinate and lacrimation often occurs with rhinitis. A
In the nasal cavity there are three nasal passages: upper, middle and lower. The middle nasal passage communicates with the maxillary sinus, and when the latter becomes inflamed, rhinitis inevitably begins. If rhinitis is primary, then, in the case of an infectious nature, it can involve the maxillary sinus. The cells of the ethmoidal labyrinth open into the middle meatus and the semilunar fold. The sphenoid sinus and part of the cells of the ethmoid sinus open into the upper nasal passage. Such anatomical messages play a huge role in the spread of the infectious process.
"Be healthy!"
It seems as if your cold has been dragging on for a long time, and snot flows out along with blood in a dream - in the near future, a loved one will ask for your support. You should not turn away from him, otherwise you will lose your positive relationship with him, the dream book foretells.
To see in a dream a person with a runny nose, and also with an elevated body temperature, means the situation around you in the work team will become tense, the dream book warns. If you want to prevent troubles, remain neutral, without saying anything against those who are parties to the conflict.
You dreamed of a child with green snot, for whom you are very worried - in reality you were unable to complete a small task from your manager and are now very afraid that this will be reflected in your earnings.
Rhinitis: causes and classification
Rhinitis is an inflammatory process in the nasal mucosa. According to the nature of the course, rhinitis can be acute or chronic. According to the histological and pathogenetic picture, the following forms of rhinitis are found: hypertrophic, atrophic, serous, vasomotor, allergic, medicinal.
Causes of chronic rhinitis:
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- bacterial, viral, fungal infection;
- allergies (to pollen, household dust, fumes, etc.);
- living in an environmentally unfavorable region;
- burns of the mucous membrane (chemical, thermal);
- endocrine disorders;
- disease of the paranasal sinuses and other sources of infection in the body (sinusitis, sinusitis, ethmoiditis, sphenoiditis, bronchitis);
- tumors, polyps, cysts of the nasal cavity;
- surgical interventions;
- unhealthy diet, alcohol, smoking.
Symptoms and treatment of infectious pathology
Often the cause of rhinitis is an infectious pathology (ARVI, bacterial, fungal infection). In the autumn-winter period, viral infections - influenza, rhinoviruses, adenoviruses - become the most relevant. Their outbreaks are caused by decreased immunity due to seasonal hypovitaminosis, shortened daylight hours, and decreased ambient temperature. Children are more often susceptible to the disease due to an incompletely formed immune system, as well as people working in large teams. If there is good immunity and the symptoms of ARVI do not manifest themselves, the person can be a carrier of a viral infection. The route of transmission is airborne.
ARVI is manifested by increased temperature, snot, headache, lacrimation, increased sweating, coughing, sneezing, and symptoms of sore throat and sinus damage may occur. The infection can affect not only the nose and pharynx, but also the sinuses, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs. Nasal discharge is clear, but the addition of a bacterial component can change its color to yellow-green. A complication in the form of a bacterial infection can lead to severe pneumonia, therefore, as soon as watery nasal discharge and other signs of acute respiratory viral infection appear, the patient should be isolated. Complications are very diverse: sinusitis, pneumonia, barley, eustachitis, inflammation of the middle ear, conjunctivitis, neuritis, meningitis.
Treatment includes a set of measures:
- bed rest;
- drink plenty of fluids, take vitamins (ascorbic acid);
- warming up the nasal cavity (UHF therapy, inhaling chamomile vapor);
- antihistamines (to prevent allergization during inflammation);
- rinsing the nasal cavity (saline solution, pharmaceutical preparations. The goal is to reduce the titer of the infectious agent, cleanse the mucous membrane, prevent the accumulation of inflammatory secretion and its spread to other anatomical areas);
- gargling with decoctions of chamomile, sage, calendula (prevention of descending infection);
- inhalations of anti-inflammatory antiseptic herbs (antimicrobial effect and reduction of the affected area);
- symptomatic treatment (depending on the extent of the lesion and symptoms of the disease).
When illness interferes with life
It seems like you are at one of the important meetings, putting your signature on a certain document, and at this time snot flows from your nose, polluting the environment - in reality you will be in the center of unpleasant events.
To see in a dream your image in the role of a blowing nose artist who performs in front of a large number of people means that your character and increased self-esteem prevent you from perceiving many things soberly.
If you dreamed that you accidentally sneezed, and strangers had to wipe everything next to you - in reality, you can become the cause of a conflict situation. Someone from your circle will quarrel over you.
Bacterial rhinitis
Bacterial infection of the nasal cavity is caused by staphylococci, streptococci, and pneumococci. Often it is associated with a viral infection. The first two hours from the moment of infection represent a reflex stage, which is accompanied by sneezing and a burning sensation in the nose. Then a discharge appears, which is at first liquid and transparent, and then quickly thickens, turning yellow. With viral and bacterial infections, the discharge turns green.
Most of the symptoms characteristic of viral rhinitis are also true for bacterial rhinitis. Very often the nasal sinuses are involved in the process, the middle ear becomes inflamed, sore throat and a descending bacterial infection may occur. Therefore, such rhinitis must be treated promptly, especially in children. The fact is that in children all parts of the respiratory tract are wide and short, which, coupled with an underdeveloped immune system, creates active preconditions for the spread of infection.
When establishing the bacterial nature of the infection, antibiotics are avoided, but if the inflammation tends to invade new anatomical areas, then broad-spectrum antibiotics are added.
Treatment includes activation of the drinking regime, taking vitamins, and using vasoconstrictors (Galazolin, Xymelin, Otrivin, Snoop, etc.). You can put beet and carrot juices in your nose, as they have antimicrobial activity and stimulate the immune system. Steaming foot baths are recommended: you can add mustard powder. Do inhalations with anti-inflammatory herbs. The nasal cavity is washed with saline to reduce the titer of microbes in the nasal mucosa. If there is a threat of inflammation spreading to the paranasal sinuses, Polidex, Isofra, Framycetin are prescribed intranasally - these drugs contain antibiotics, and Polidex is a combination of antibiotics, a vasoconstrictor and dexamethasone to limit inflammation. You can also use pharmacy-made sprays and solutions to treat the nasal cavity.
Bacterial infection plays a significant role in the development of the so-called ozena (stench in everyday life). This disease is more common in middle-aged women, which makes us suspect the involvement of hormones in the pathogenesis of its formation. It is believed that ozena develops with underdevelopment of the nasal sinuses and short nasal passages, as well as with damage to the pterygopalatine nerve ganglion. In this case, the nasal mucosa is colonized by bacteria.
If a woman has a history of ozena in her family, then she also has an increased risk of this pathology. The makings of ozena begin in childhood. The child is often tormented by symptoms of rhinitis with yellow discharge from the nasal cavity and a putrid odor emanating from it. With age, the symptoms intensify, in youth and maturity crusts and constant inflammation appear, the smell becomes more noticeable, which has a painful psychological effect on the patient due to the inevitable social isolation in which he finds himself. Inflammation of other organs is associated: laryngitis, blepharitis, sinusitis, etc.
Ozena is treated with antibiotics, the nasal cavity is washed with saline and antibacterial solutions. Ointments, vitamin solutions, and silver nitrate are used intranasally. Electrophoresis and ultraviolet irradiation are performed.
Other reasons
If a person has discharge that constantly flows from the nose, then this situation may occur due to tumor processes in the nasal cavity. The definitive diagnosis is made by a biopsy. Treatment is surgical.
Frequent clear nasal discharge may be a symptom of vasomotor rhinitis, a disease in which the tone and permeability of the nasal vessels is impaired and exudate constantly penetrates from the lumen of the vessels into the nasal cavity. The provoking factors are: adenoids, nasal septum defects (curvature, growths), pathology of the endocrine, neurovegetative and gastrointestinal systems. The severity of these symptoms in a woman can fluctuate under the influence of hormonal factors (pregnancy, phase of the menstrual cycle, taking oral contraceptives).
Symptoms are aggravated by stress, bad habits, and temperature changes. The diagnosis is made on the basis of anamnesis, rhinoscopy, and bacteriological culture. In therapy, the emphasis is on eliminating the symptoms of the underlying disease and provoking factors. Hardening is carried out and general strengthening and vasoconstrictors are taken. From the arsenal of surgical methods used: removal of adenoids, correction of the septum, radiofrequency coagulation of blood vessels, submucosal osteoconchotomy and other techniques.
A review of the pathology of the nasal cavity shows that a large number of pathogenetic mechanisms are refracted, which cause symptoms of violation of the basic functions of the nose. Only in some of these diseases does the painful process begin directly in the nasal cavity. The lion's share of these diseases originates outside the nasal cavity, and sometimes is systemic in nature, one of the manifestations of which is symptoms in a given anatomical area.
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