Transparent snot as a single symptom does not necessarily have to mean something. This is the usual color aconselho secret. However, if a lot of selections, my nose felt a burning sensation and hard to breathe, probably cause of allergic rhinitis acts.
That means transparent snot?
In a healthy person, the mucous membranes of the sinuses produce that volume of fluid necessary for hydration and protection from pathogens. Usually the mucus is not felt in the nose and does not cause discomfort.
However, under certain factors, the amount of the viscous fluid increases. It is necessary to fight infection. If to prevent infection is not managed, there is inflammation, there is swelling and released transparent mucus.
Almost all causes of abundant transparent mucus in the adult are divided into 2 types:
- allergies;
- the infection infection.
To distinguish one from another easily. Allergic reaction nozzles a lot and they flow like water. Usually they are joined by swelling, coughing, itching, sneezing, nasal congestion, and tearing. These are signs that the body is trying to rid itself of irritants. Such a reaction can be caused by animal dander, pollen, cosmetic components, etc. the human condition is improving after taking antihistamines and the cessation of contact with the allergen.
If there was an infection with pathogenic microorganisms, the treatment is preferably to start immediately. Otherwise, the infection may move deeper into the body, and then perhaps the emergence of diseases such as sinusitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, etc.
In that case, if the thick transparent sopelki appear in an adult, it means that the person is not treated or is treated incorrectly and inflammation in the body is still present.
In some cases, a transparent viscous snot appear in the background of a toothache or ear infection. The reason lies in the fact that the ears, throat, nose and mouth of a person are interrelated. Infection from the tooth can get into the nasal cavity and cause swelling. In the same way, germs from the nose can slip into the cavity of the ear. In this situation, the runny nose will end only when it is cured the underlying disease.
Dry indoor air also can cause increased secretion of mucus. Shell in the nasal passage is very sensitive and with the lack of humidity can dry out.
There are several reasons for clear runny nose.
They do not apply to pathology and do not require treatment:
- crying;
- eating hot and spicy food;
- the consumption of carbonated beverages;
- long-term presence in the room with the dirty air;
- the accumulation of mucus during sleep.
How and what to treat transparent snot?
Before you start the treatment liquid transparent mucus, it is necessary to correctly diagnose the cause. Infection virus infection is expressed as a deterioration of General health, increased body temperature, redness of the throat and other cold symptoms. Allergy symptoms appear suddenly and also rapidly.
Medication
Doctors recommend symptomatic treatment. When clear stretchy snot adult use of vasoconstrictor medications. These include Naphazoline, to the nearest drugstore, I suffered. If these medications do not help, then you can get the nose or collargol protargolum.
In allergic rhinitis the treatment should start with elimination of the allergen. Need to review the food, clean the carpets, wet cleaning, etc. To help you can also use vasoconstrictors. If the allergen has not been identified or eliminated it does not work, it is necessary to take antihistamines. The most effective in this case, Tavegil, Suprastin, Diazolin.
If the runny nose occurs on the background of otitis, or dental caries, it is first necessary to remove the cause profuse discharge of mucus.
Important! Vasoconstrictors can not be used longer than 5 days. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in addictive mucous membranes.
Popular recipes
If you can not visit the pharmacy, or do not want to use chemical drugs, you can take advantage of proven popular recipes.
For instillation of a good fit:
- The beet juice. Drip 2 drops in each nostril 3 times a day.
- Honey, slightly diluted with water. Used morning and evening 1-2 drops in each nostril.
To facilitate you can warm up the area of the nasal cavity. For this you need to boil a couple of eggs or potatoes, wrap in cloth and apply to the area in which discomfort is felt.
To clear the nasal cavity it is necessary to regularly washing.
2 times a day it is advisable to clean the nasopharynx one of the following solutions:
- In 1 Cup of boiled water add 1 tablespoon of salt. Stir until complete dissolution.
- In a glass of drinking water add half teaspoon of baking soda.
- 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers pour 200 gr. of boiling water. Let stand 2 hours, and then strain.
What if translucent runny nose persists for a long time?
The normal duration of a cold is 7-10 days. During this time it is important to identify the cause of the disease and provide adequate treatment.
If translucent runny nose and snot for a long time does not pass, there are no improvements and mucus so much, you should not leave it unattended. You should try to visit doctor soon. Long inflammatory process can lead to sinusitis.
It is likely that the disease moves into the chronic phase or the patient is uncontrollably used vasoconstrictive drops or sprays. The wrong medication can provoke the opposite reaction.
