Nasal rinsing is a fairly effective procedure that has a number of positive effects. It is carried out in children and adults to relieve symptoms, relieve nasal congestion or, conversely, reduce mucus secretion. But rinsing must be done extremely carefully, since the nasal mucosa is a rather delicate formation.
A runny nose, or as doctors call it, is a condition that is familiar to everyone. There may be several reasons for a runny nose:
- The most common among them is colds or flu. In this case, the picture of a runny nose familiar to many parents with frequent sneezing and discharge develops.
- Another common type of rhinitis is. It may be seasonal or appear in certain conditions when there is contact with an allergen. Rhinitis can be caused by animal hair, plant pollen, house dust, and household aerosols. Manifestations of a runny nose are accompanied by redness of the eyes and profuse lacrimation.
- The third type of rhinitis is. It is associated with the peculiarities of the regulation of vascular tone, which is why it occurs all year round, without connection with allergens or. There is practically no discharge from the nose, but the feeling of stuffiness is almost constant. It is relieved by vasoconstrictor drops, but not for long, and their duration of action may gradually decrease.
There are other causes of a runny nose - injuries to the nose, pathologies of the nasal septum, inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx or sinuses. Sneezing and nasal discharge can be caused by too dry or dusty air, a sharp change in ambient temperature (from a warm room to a cold street or vice versa).
When should you rinse your nose?
Nasal rinsing, like any medical procedure, has a number of indications. In order to figure out when you need to rinse your nose, you need to understand what effects such a procedure has.
The most obvious effect is the mechanical removal of mucus, which contains bacterial waste products, irritants, dust and other harmful particles. It is not always possible to remove them from the nose by blowing your nose, especially if the mucus is thick, and the liquid used to rinse the nose washes away harmful substances from the mucous membrane.
Hence the second effect is obvious - thick nasal mucus thins and is removed from the nose much more easily. This helps to get rid of nasal congestion, clear it of excess mucus, and becomes an important condition for the prevention of other sinusitis.
The crusts of dried mucus also soften, and it becomes possible to painlessly remove them with a cotton swab.
If there is heavy nasal discharge, rinsing removes excess mucus and reduces its formation for a while. In this case, it is better to rinse before bedtime so that the patient can fall asleep without suffering from snot. But copious secretion is not always an indication for rinsing the nose; sometimes it can be harmful, so in this case, consultation with a doctor is required.
Medications
You can buy various preparations for rinsing your nose in pharmacies. Among them there are those that are suitable for children, and the best of them are considered to be and. Both of these drugs are made from sea water.
Their salinity is close to the natural salinity of blood, so they do not irritate the mucous membrane, unlike distilled water. In addition to water itself, both preparations contain useful microelements that promote healing of the mucous membrane. Both medications are allowed at any age.
Saline solution has a similar, but weaker effect. Its biggest advantage over Aqualor and Aquamaris salt solutions is price. Saline solutions can be used not only for medicinal, but also for preventive purposes. For example, daily nasal rinsing during colds or allergy season may be helpful.
Another group of nasal rinses are local antiseptics. This group includes:
All three products are safe for the nasal mucosa and have an additional disinfecting effect, which can prevent bacterial complications. These substances must be diluted with boiled water before use. It is better to ask your doctor which remedy will be better in each specific situation.
Safe folk remedies
The safest among folk remedies is considered to be ordinary boiled water. It should be warm (about body temperature), never hot or cold.
You can use infusions or decoctions of various herbs as a solution for washing - lemon balm, mint, etc. Herbal infusions can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently. The dried herb is brewed with boiling water, left to steep for 2-3 hours, then heated to body temperature and used to rinse the nose.
Saline solutions similar to those found in pharmacies can also be prepared at home.To do this, dissolve table salt in warm water (one-third of a teaspoon per glass of water). You can use a mixture of salt and soda (mix in advance and add a third of a teaspoon of the prepared mixture to the water), you can add 1 drop of iodine. It should be remembered that such solutions must be used with great caution - there is a risk of damage to the nasal mucosa, and it is better to replace them with saline solution.
How to properly rinse a child's nose?
In order for nasal rinsing to be beneficial, you need to follow a few simple rules. It is believed that you can rinse your nose from any age, even the youngest children, but the method of administering the solution is very important.
Before rinsing, the child must blow his nose properly, or, if he does not know how to do this, parents need to clean his nose using a special bulb.
How to rinse your nose:
- For infants, wash their nose with a pipette. The procedure is very simple - the solution is taken into a pipette and instilled into each nostril, after which the child must be held upright. The liquid will flow out of the nose on its own; parents will only need to wipe it off the baby’s face and, if necessary, clean the nose again.
- For older children, you can use a douche bulb. It should be small in size and have a soft tip. The bulb is carefully inserted into the nostril and slightly squeezed. After the procedure, the baby needs to blow his nose thoroughly. There is no need to press hard on the bulb - the liquid pressure should be small so as not to damage the mucous membrane and cause asphyxia in the baby.
- The most popular device for rinsing the nose is a syringe. A small one, 2 ml in volume, is best. The needle needs to be removed and the liquid injected into the nose under slight pressure. If the solution starts to come out of the second nostril, this is normal. Rinsing with a syringe is acceptable at any age in children and adults.
After the procedure, the child again needs to blow his nose or clear his nose, and drip vasoconstrictor drops allowed at his age. For infants, this and other means. When selecting them, you should carefully read the instructions and strictly follow them.
Are there any contraindications to the procedure?
In addition to absolute ones, there are relative contraindications. These include an allergy to a certain solution (to prevent it, you need to carefully read the composition of the product and, if necessary, replace the drug), severe swelling of the mucous membrane (you need to instill vasoconstrictors, if this does not help, consult a doctor).
You can learn how to properly rinse your child’s nose with Dolphin from the video:
In addition, rinsing your nose should be done at least two hours before going outside, especially in winter, and an hour before bedtime. This is important because fluid comes out of the nose gradually and over time. Children under two years of age who cannot blow their nose on their own need to carry out the procedure very carefully and it is better if it is done by a doctor in a clinic.
Dangerous symptoms of a runny nose that require a doctor
A runny nose is not always a harmless disease; sometimes it can be a sign of quite serious conditions. How to recognize them and understand that you need to see a doctor as quickly as possible:
- does not go away or improve within a week.
- The child's condition is deteriorating.
- The child constantly has difficulty breathing through the nose, despite medical procedures.
- The nasal discharge became thick, green, and profuse.
- Headaches and pain in the sinuses appeared.
- Developed against the background of a runny nose.
- Skin rashes, conjunctivitis, and difficulty breathing appeared.
These symptoms indicate that the baby has developed complications of a runny nose - inflammatory or allergic. In this case, the sooner treatment is started, the greater the chance of the baby’s recovery.
Parents of infants should remember that a runny nose at this age very easily gives complications and always occurs with, so it is better to consult a doctor immediately if the usual treatment measures do not help - this will save the health of the baby and the nerves of the parents.
A runny nose often plagues people, but children especially often suffer from it. One of the safest and most effective remedies for it Irrigation therapy is considered, but a reasonable question immediately arises: how to rinse a child’s nose so that the procedure only brings benefits.
After all, incorrect execution of actions can harm the baby’s health and provoke the development of complications.
At what age can a child's nose be washed?
Rinsing can be done even for the smallest child, but the method of administering the liquid and in what position it should be done is different for infants and older children.Therefore, the determining factor in how to rinse a child’s nose at home is the age at which the need for manipulation arose.
Many people worry whether this is harmful for the baby. When carried out correctly, this is not only absolutely safe, but also useful, because the liquid washes out dust particles, allergens, and pathogens that enter the body along with the inhaled air from the nasal cavity. 
Rinsing a child's nose: indications for the procedure
Irrigations are carried out with various drugs, the choice of which is determined by the type of disease present. Often, children are washed with a solution of sea salt. This contributes to:
- softening dry crusts;
- thinning mucus and facilitating its removal;
- moisturizing and cleansing the mucous membrane.
Irrigation therapy is also carried out with decoctions, infusions of medicinal herbs and antiseptics. But, what is the best way to rinse your nose in a particular situation, it is better to ask your pediatrician.
You can use only saline solutions for this purpose on your own, as they are absolutely safe and cannot harm the baby’s health. They are administered up to 5 times a day.
Therefore, irrigation therapy is indicated for:
- rhinitis of various etiologies, including allergic;
- sinusitis;
- adenoiditis;
- otitis;
- daily baby care.
For a runny nose and snot
For viral or allergic rhinitis, a sign of which is clear snot, it is more advisable to choose saline solutions. They will help restore normal breathing, alleviate the patient’s condition and prepare the mucous membrane for the administration of vasoconstrictor drugs, if necessary.
For congestion
Congestion is caused by swelling of the mucous membrane. Therefore, to eliminate it, it is necessary to carry out irrigation with any saline agent, and then instill one or another vasoconstrictor drug. Medicines with low dosages of active ingredients are available for children:
- Rinazoline;
- Nazivin;
- Nazol Baby and Kids.
With green snot
The formation of green mucus is typical of bacterial infections. It is advisable to use antiseptics with them. But before introducing them, you should definitely consult a pediatrician. Until this time, you can safely clean your nasal passages with saline, which will also contribute to a speedy recovery.
For sinusitis
Sinusitis is called inflammation of the maxillary sinuses, which is accompanied by stagnation of mucus. This creates favorable conditions for the proliferation of pathogenic microflora. Therefore, for sinusitis, rinsing with antiseptics and saline is indicated.
But these measures alone are not enough for complete healing. Treatment of the disease is always comprehensive and includes local (Isofra, Polydexa, Fluimucil antibiotic IT), and in severe cases, systemic antibiotics.
Attention
Self-medication can lead to the transition of the pathology to a chronic form, then sinusitis will again and again annoy the child at the slightest weakening of the immune system.
Therefore, treatment of such a dangerous disease as sinusitis must be carried out under the strict supervision of an otolaryngologist.
How to rinse a child’s nose: solutions and devices
The modern pharmaceutical market is teeming with all sorts of medications that not only cleanse the nasal passages, but also have a therapeutic effect. Most often irrigation is done:
(Aquamaris, Humer, Marimer, Physiomer, Aqualor, No-sol and others). These are universal, completely safe medications that can be used every day. They help cleanse the nasal cavity, but do not have any therapeutic effect.
Therefore, such preparations are ideal for everyday hygiene and for various infections. You can buy them at any pharmacy in the form of drops or spray.
There are also special systems designed for irrigation therapy (Dolphin, Aquamaris). Find out more, How does rinsing with Dolphin work?
Saline solution or sodium chloride (salt) solution, cooked at home. This is the simplest and most accessible remedy, which is the same saline solution, but without packaging convenient for instillation.
Miramistin. This is a strong antiseptic, so sometimes doubts arise whether it can be used in the treatment of children. Miramistin can be instilled into both infants and older children. It is active against many microorganisms and promotes rapid recovery.
The medication is classified as an antiseptic. It is often used for adenoids, sinusitis and other bacterial infections.
To prepare the solution, you need to crush two Furacilin tablets between 2 spoons or in a mortar and dilute them in half a liter of warm boiled water so that every last grain dissolves. The procedure is repeated 3-4 times a day.
Hydrogen peroxide. Rinsing with peroxide is not recommended for children, especially young children, for example, 6 months old, as it irritates the mucous membranes and causes a burning sensation.
Regular boiled water. The method has a right to life, but it is better to practice rinsing with ordinary saline solution, since pure boiled water is more irritating to the mucous membranes than slightly salted water.
Thus, as part of self-medication, you can only use any saline solutions. If the disease is severe, it is up to the doctor to choose what to wash the child’s nose from snot.
Indeed, in the absence of indications, the use of antiseptics causes dysbacteriosis and leads to undesirable consequences.
What can you use to rinse your child's nose?
The list is quite wide. It can be done:
Using a pipette. This method is mainly used to treat infants, but is suitable for children of any age. It allows you to moisturize the mucous membranes, thin out viscous mucus and thereby facilitate its removal.
Rubber bulb-syringe. It is recommended to choose a device with a soft tip. The prepared liquid is collected by squeezing the bulb, lowering it into the container and gradually releasing it.
The tip is inserted into the nostril and the medicine is injected, slowly pressing on the body. You should not press too hard, as the liquid will flow under high pressure, which sometimes provokes the release of secretions infected with microorganisms into other parts of the ENT organs.
A syringe purchased for rinsing the nasal cavity is used only for these purposes.
With a syringe. This is the most popular device used by both adults and children. It is recommended even by the well-known pediatrician E. O. Komarovsky.
If a homemade product is used, the needle is thrown away. It is drawn by immersing the tip of the syringe into the container, pulling back the piston.
If the choice fell on saline solution, then it is collected by piercing the rubber cap with a needle. This ensures that the remaining drug remains sterile. Syringes with a volume of 10 or 20 ml are suitable for irrigation.
Watering can. The method has been practiced since ancient times by the Hindus. Its essence is to pour liquid into the nostril through the spout of a special (neti pot) or teapot, which minimizes the risk of complications, since it is impossible to overdo it with the force of pressure.
Is it possible to rinse the nose with chamomile for children?
If the baby is not allergic to plant pollen and, in particular, chamomile, its decoction is perfect for irrigation. It has pronounced anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. To prepare it you need:
- Pour a glass of water into a small saucepan or saucepan.
- Add a tablespoon of flowers.
- Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
- Leave to infuse under a closed lid in a warm place for half an hour.
- Strain.
For a child under one year old: is it possible and how to do it correctly?
Washing is not contraindicated for infants, but they are carried out in a special way, which is due to the anatomical features of the structure of the ENT organs.
Saline solutions are used in everyday life. But if the baby gets sick, then they must call a doctor. Before his arrival, it is not forbidden to use saline solution and its analogues.
If it was prepared at home from salt and boiled water, it should not contain even the slightest undissolved salt crystals, since they can injure thin mucous membranes. These rules also apply to older children.
Infant: technique
Babies under one year of age need to clean their nasal passages daily, for example, with saline or another product suitable for rinsing the nose of an infant. For this:
- Remove mucus with an aspirator or bulb.
- The child is placed on his side.
- 3-4 drops of liquid are injected into the nostril at the top using a pipette.
- They lift the baby in their arms to calm him down and to let the remaining water come out.
- Repeat the procedure, placing the toddler on the opposite side.
Sessions are held 5 times a day for both one-month old and 8-month old and one-year-old toddlers. If you use a syringe, douche, or even a spray from a pharmacy, this can cause snot to blow into the ear or lead to infection of the paranasal sinuses.
Newborn
Newborns often experience a physiological runny nose, which sometimes lasts up to 2.5 months. In such cases, it is not recommended to do anything, but instilling saline solution several times a day can be done to prevent the mucus from drying out.
How to rinse a one-year-old child's nose
At 1 year of age, it is also preferable to carry out washing in a lying position, but using sprays, a bulb, a syringe or another device. If he refuses, which happens often, we advise you to return to the drops. They do not cause such discomfort as a stream of liquid, and at the same time effectively dilute the viscous secretion. 
How to rinse a child's nose at 2 years old
From the age of two, you can try washing while sitting or standing. In this case you need:
- Tilt the toddler's head to the side.
- Place a bowl or basin.
- Inject liquid using the selected device into the upper nostril.
- Ask to blow your nose.
- Repeat from the second nostril.
However, it is also possible to use drops or perform irrigation while lying down. 
How to rinse the nose of a child 3 years old and older
For a three-year-old child, as for a 4-year-old and a 5-year-old, irrigation is carried out in the same way as for a child under 3 years old. If the baby tolerates manipulations well, then it is better to perform them in a sitting or standing position. Otherwise, drops may be used. 
Questions for the doctor
If a child does not allow his nose to be washed, what should I do?
You should not force a child if he is already more than 1.5–2 years old. If he is capricious, it is better to try to come to an agreement and explain the usefulness of the manipulation offered to him or give preference to drops.
Is it possible to rinse a child’s nose with otitis media?
Need to. Manipulation will speed up the onset of recovery.
How many times a day can the procedure be performed?
Irrigation with saline solution is recommended to be done up to 8 times a day, but usually 3-4 times are enough to alleviate the condition. How often you should wash with other medications, for example, Furacilin, should be discussed with your pediatrician, since for children of different ages and with different severity of the disease, the required number of procedures varies.
Is it possible every day?
Yes, but exclusively with saline solutions. For example, this can be done after kindergarten, which minimizes the risk of developing ARVI and other acute respiratory infections.
Can I use soda?
Soda can be used for these purposes from 4–5 years of age.
How to teach yourself to rinse?
You need to show the course of action on yourself, pay attention to such important points as the obligatory tilt of the head to the side before administering any drug.
We washed the child's nose and his ear hurt. What to do?
You need to contact a pediatrician or ENT specialist. If this is not possible, and the child is in pain, you can buy ear drops with lidocaine and visit a doctor as soon as possible.
Is it possible in a clinic, and how does an ENT perform this procedure?
The indication for the procedure in the clinic is acute sinusitis. Its essence is to introduce a solution of medicinal substances into the nasal passage through a syringe and simultaneously suck out the liquid from the opposite nostril. Whether this is necessary for a particular child should be discussed with the attending physician individually.
Ekaterina Rakitina
Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Klinikum, Germany
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Article last updated: 02/13/2019
At the moment, there are a huge number of different solutions that can be used to rinse the nose of children of any age category. If you choose a solution rationally, you can refuse to use medications. They also increase local immunity.
Solutions are divided by composition into:
- herbal
- sodas
- saline
The nature of the disease determines the choice of one type or another. As a preventive measure or hygiene of the nasal cavity, you can use a saline solution. Rhinitis and sinusitis require more thorough treatment - soda or a funny soda-saline solution. For more serious illnesses, in which the nose becomes clogged with purulent mucus, herbal remedies that have an antiseptic effect are used.
The release form of such products is different: spray, drops, aerosol, bags. In pharmacies you can purchase any drug from a wide range. The most famous are:
- Miramistin
- Aqualor
- Aquamaris
- Saline sodium chloride solution
- Furacilin
- Marimer
- Quicks
- Dolphin
Miramistin is in the form of a spray and is a clear, odorless liquid. It is used to treat both the nasal and oral cavities. Suitable for the prevention of respiratory and treatment of fungal and viral diseases. Carry out the procedure 3-4 times a day.
Aqualor, Aquamaris, Marimer, Quicks, Dolphin contain sea water and are available in the form of a spray or drops. Such drugs will not cause discomfort even to a baby; the procedure is absolutely painless. If you have a runny nose, you can drip a small amount of sea water and clear your nose using a special tube or bulb. You can also rinse each nostril with sea water using a small syringe without a needle.
If you have a runny nose, your doctor may recommend irrigating your nasal passage with Furacilin. This drug is also suitable for infants. Sold in the form of a ready-made solution and in tablets. Dissolve the tablet in one liter of boiled water and then rinse 3-4 times a day. For each procedure, you must use freshly prepared medicine. It has a high antiseptic effect, so it can be used to treat sinusitis and other diseases associated with the secretion of pus.
There is no better remedy for a runny nose than saline solution. It is sold ready-made. You can rinse your baby's nose with a pipette.
During the flu and ARVI epidemics, all children need to wash their nose every day for hygienic purposes. This way you can reduce the risk of infection by 70%.
Home remedies
There are situations when going to the doctor is impossible for some reason. Therefore, your home medicine cabinet should always have all the necessary safe means to alleviate the baby’s condition before being examined by a doctor.
The most popular home remedy is a homemade saline solution. To do this, it is better to take fine salt and iodine. Dilute a third of a teaspoon of salt and a drop of iodine into a glass of boiled water. The composition of such a liquid will be similar to sea water. Can be used for babies from three months of age. Dilute the baby with water without adding iodine. Salt is safe for mucous membranes.
The second most popular is saline solution, which can be used to rinse a child’s nose four times daily. It will remove mucus and neutralize bacteria. It can be found in any pharmacy.
A herbal decoction is good for a child with a runny nose. The most popular is chamomile infusion, diluted with boiled water in the same ratio. It is an excellent antiseptic. Such washing is not suitable for a baby.
Safety of use
The benefits of rinsing are undeniable for children of any age. Differences exist only in the technique of the procedure.
It is always difficult to rinse a baby's nose, because he does not yet hold his head. For this reason, the procedure should be performed in a lying position. Gently pour a few drops into your baby's nose using a pipette.
For older children, instillation is performed while standing. Open your child's mouth slightly to prevent choking. Use a small rubber bulb to pour the solution into one nostril, then into the other. There should be a towel nearby for the liquid to drain onto. It is best if it is under the chin so as not to stain the baby.
Regarding age restrictions, everything is simple. Saline and saline solutions are suitable for a child up to one year old. No soda or herbs. For children over one year old, when they have a runny nose, select a special spray or pour the prepared solution into a bottle. From the age of four, a child can rinse his nose using a syringe while standing over a sink. The contents of the syringe are squeezed into one nostril and flow out through the other.
Tools for a runny nose
Choosing the tool you will use to rinse your baby’s nose when he has a runny nose is an equally important point. Can be used:
- Pipette – it can be used even for the smallest children. A pipette makes it very easy to control the amount of liquid being poured.
- A syringe is also a pear. Used in the same way as a pipette, but for older children.
- The syringe must be without a needle. The technique is the same, but there is one rule - you cannot fill the liquid under pressure. The baby's blood vessels are not yet ready for such stress and may burst.
- Special devices - in the pharmacy you can find special tubes for removing mucus from the nose. They are often sold complete with a ready-made solution. Very easy to use.
There is no need to get carried away with self-medication; consultation with a pediatrician is mandatory in any case.
Daily rinsing of the nasal passages helps strengthen the immune system, reduce swelling and inflammation of the mucous membrane, and normalize the functioning of the ciliated epithelium. However, not all mothers and fathers know how and what to rinse a child’s nose with a runny nose in order to alleviate the condition and at the same time not harm health.
Cleaning products
Ready-made solutions for the procedure can be purchased at any pharmacy. Fortunately, the pharmaceutical market is currently simply replete with such drugs.
For example, most experts are inclined to believe that saline solution is one of the most effective and safest drugs for the common cold, which is why it is quite often prescribed for rinsing the nasal passages of children.
Products that you can prepare yourself are no less effective. The most widely used include:
Saline solution with iodine
To prepare the product you will need: 1 teaspoon of table salt, 2 drops of an alcohol solution of iodine, 1 glass of warm boiled water, 1 teaspoon of soda. Combine all components and mix thoroughly. Use the resulting solution to rinse the child’s nasal passages three times a day.
Sea water
You can prepare it as follows: dilute 2 teaspoons of sea salt (it is better to use pharmacy salt for this purpose) in 200 ml of heated boiled water. Let the prepared solution brew.
The product is absolutely harmless and can be safely used to treat even infants.
Decoction based on medicinal herbs
Herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties are best suited for rinsing procedures: chamomile, sage, calendula, St. John's wort. To enhance the therapeutic effect, you can add a small amount of salt or soda. Herbal decoctions do not contain harmful substances, so they can be safely used for therapeutic purposes for children even at a very young age.
It is important to note that for children with an allergic predisposition, treatment with herbal infusions should be carried out with the utmost caution. It is better to first assess the body's reaction. To do this, drop one drop of the decoction into each nasal passage and monitor the baby’s condition. If after two hours there are no manifestations of allergies, you can thoroughly rinse the child’s nose.
How to properly perform the procedure on a baby
Nasal rinsing is a painless procedure, but extremely unpleasant for children. Therefore, it is better to carry out this kind of event when the baby is in a good mood: after a walk or feeding.
It should be immediately noted that washing the nasal passages for infants with saline solutions should be carried out no more than 5 times a day and one week in a row, so as not to disrupt the protective function of the mucous membrane. But with decoctions based on medicinal herbs and saline solution, you can wash the baby’s nose without fear of harming the baby.
Sequence of actions during the procedure:
- You should put the child on his back and remove dried crusts from the nasal cavity using gauze turundas soaked in boiled water;
- Then drip the solution into the baby’s nose, 2-3 drops into each nostril alternately;
- Wait a while so that the liquid can flow freely down the nasopharynx;
- Then clean the spout with a twisting motion, using wicks made of sterile cotton wool (preferably for children).
It is very important to be able to properly rinse your baby’s nose, since treatment of a runny nose in young children cannot be done without this procedure.
The exception is if the child has a disease such as otitis media. In this case, performing the procedures yourself is strongly not recommended.
Nasal rinsing for children aged 1 year and older
You can properly rinse your baby’s nose as follows:
- The baby must be placed near the basin, so that the body is slightly tilted forward and the head is lowered;
- Using a cotton wick or a turunda made of sterile gauze, you should clean the nasal passages from any existing crusts;
- Using a syringe with a rubber tip or a syringe without a needle, you need to inject a previously prepared solution into the nasal passage. During the procedure, the child's mouth should be open. It is advisable to introduce the solution slowly to allow the baby to get used to it. Then the jet can be gradually increased;
- Rinse the second nostril in the same way.
Nasal rinsing can be used both to treat a runny nose in children and to prevent the development of respiratory diseases. If the procedure is performed correctly, the result will not take long to arrive.
Elya, as far as I know, these are vasoconstrictors, and they are addictive. Morenasal helps us very well; it is calcined sea salt, and it is much cheaper than Aquamaris and the volume is large. Try it, don't get carried away with the drops.
There is an opinion that children should not rinse their nose. It may be associated with improper implementation of the procedure and, as a result, complications of the disease.
How to properly rinse a child's nose?
For children under 2 years of age, rinsing the nose is carried out in a lying position. It is necessary to turn the child's head to the side. And first introduce the solution into one nasal passage. It is better if these are drops; when using a nasal spray, you must be extremely careful not to spread the infection into the ear cavity (infection from the nasal cavity can get into the eustarian tube; in babies it is short). After the solution has been introduced into the nasal cavity, hold it for a few seconds, after which the child is brought to an upright position and helped to blow his nose. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated. Then do the same with the other nasal passage.
Children over 2 years old Washing is much easier. It doesn't matter what to use, drops or spray. Whatever is more convenient for you. So, tilt the child’s head a little to the side and inject the solution into the nasal passage located on top. Leave the solution in your nose for a few seconds, then blow your nose. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
After the procedures don't forget to rinse the nozzle and a protective cap, viruses and germs may remain on them after contact with the nose.
Nasal rinsing helps:
- significantly clear the nasal cavity of snot;
- reduce the number of viruses and bacteria in the nasal cavity;
- moisturize the nasal mucosa.
How can you rinse your child's nose?
There are many different medications available to moisturize a child's nasal mucosa.
Let's look at the most popular drugs for moisturizing the nasal mucosa in children.
Compound: sea water with natural trace elements (Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, SO42-, HCO3-), purified water.
For treatment: children from the 1st day of life are prescribed 2 drops (!) in each nasal passage 4 times a day. Aquamaris nasal spray is prescribed to children over 1 year of age. Dosage for children 1-7 years old: 2 injections into each nasal passage 4 times a day; children aged 7-16 years - 2 injections into each nasal passage 4-6 times a day. The duration of the course is 2-4 weeks.
For prevention: children from the 1st day of life are prescribed nasal drops (!) 1-2 drops in each nasal passage 2-3 times a day. Aqua Maris nasal spray is used in children aged 1 to 7 years, 1-2 injections into each nasal passage 2-3 times a day; children aged 7 to 16 years - 2 injections into each nasal passage 2-4 times a day.
Compound: sterile isotonic natural sea water
For treatment: children from 6 months and older, as well as adults - 4-6 rinses in each nasal passage daily (more if necessary)
For prevention: for children from the first days of life and older - 2–4 rinses in each nasal passage daily (more can be done if necessary)
Compound: sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, excipients: benzalkonium chloride; sodium hydroxide; hydrochloric acid (to ensure pH and stabilization); purified water
Dosage: 1-3 sprays (1-3 doses) of nasal spray in each nasal passage (if necessary, the dose can be increased). The duration of use of the drug is not limited.
Compound: 0.9% aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl). Unfortunately, it does not contain potassium salts, which are necessary for the physiological activity of body tissues.
Dosage: Rinsing the nose with saline is, in fact, a mechanical cleaning of the mucous membrane. 3-4 drops 3 times a day.
In fact, with these drugs we help the child rinse his nose and blow his nose. After this, if there is such a need (treatment is prescribed by a doctor), medicinal drops are administered into the nose.
Most often, people think about moisturizing and rinsing the nose when the child is already sick. But in vain! Don’t forget about them for prevention purposes:
- during the heating season, when the humidity in the apartment is below normal, and the nasal mucosa needs additional hydration;
- in contact with ARVI patients;
- after visiting public places.
How to properly rinse a child's nose
Dear readers, I recently posted an article on my blog in which I told how to rinse the nose, but that information concerned adults, and today we will talk about how to rinse a child’s nose and whether it should be done.
The procedure of rinsing the nose is not only a therapeutic measure, but also a hygienic one, and a large number of doctors recommend doing it daily along with brushing your teeth and tongue. Rinsing the nose can be a real salvation for those children who suffer from chronic runny nose or allergies. This procedure is especially important for very tiny babies, because if a baby has a stuffy nose, he becomes whiny, restless, eats poorly, or may even refuse to eat.
Is it possible to rinse a child's nose? Why rinse your child's nose?
Regular rinsing of the nose in children helps clear the nasal cavities of dust and foreign bodies that accumulate there due to the inhaled air.
Therefore, I strongly advise all parents to pay attention when you go somewhere with your child or just take a walk: choose streets with cleaner air, because this directly affects the health of your children, especially small ones.
By carrying out this simple procedure, you can protect your child from colds during the cold season, as well as prevent the occurrence of bacterial diseases of the nasal cavities.
Nasal rinsing is an effective remedy for treating a runny nose that has already begun, as it has a bactericidal effect thanks to the solutions you use. Also, according to doctors, this action increases the effectiveness of drops for the common cold, since they fall on the cleansed mucous membrane.
This procedure also makes life much easier for children with allergies, as it helps remove the allergen from the nose and thereby prevent an attack. In this case, washing should be carried out after each visit to the street.
Rinsing the nose helps normalize the microflora of the nasal cavities and prevents the formation of excess mucus and crusts in the nose, which interfere with normal breathing. In addition, thanks to this procedure, the nasal mucosa is moistened, especially if the child is in a room with low humidity.
They also rinse the nose of infants: after all, if the baby has a stuffy nose during feeding, then when swallowing food, air can enter the stomach and cause belching and regurgitation.
Learn more about why you should rinse your nose, rinsing solutions, etc. you can read in my article How to rinse your nose.
What and how to rinse a child’s nose with a runny nose. Recipes for rinsing solutions
When preparing a solution for rinsing the nose, you should adhere to the following rules:
- For preparation, use sterile containers and boiled water.
- The temperature of the solution should be as close as possible to body temperature, i.e. to 36.6o C.
- After preparing the solution, be sure to strain it.
- During and after the procedure, carefully monitor the child’s well-being and, if he feels discomfort, reduce the concentration of the solution. Usually the concentration of the rinsing solution is given for older children, so if you are preparing a liquid for very young children, then it is better to be on the safe side and make it weaker.
How to rinse a child's nose with saline solution
The most natural solution for the body is saline solution, which is a 0.9% solution of common salt in distilled water.
Saline solution is widely used in medicine: drugs for injection are diluted with it, injections are given for dehydration, etc. You can easily wash your eyes with them if they become clogged. Saline solution is sold at any pharmacy and is not expensive. In addition, most nasal rinsing solutions sold in pharmacies contain saline solution.
Based on all of the above, saline solution is the most suitable liquid for rinsing the nose of children, especially young children. The same applies to infants.
Salt rinse solution
Of course, saline solution can be prepared at home, but sterility and dosage accuracy will naturally not be achieved. In addition, I think the salt used there is also not exactly the same as what we have in our kitchen.
To prepare saline solution at home, 1 incomplete tsp. stir salt in 1 liter. water.
For older children, the salt concentration can be increased: for example, for adults it is 0.5 tsp. for 1 tbsp. water, but be careful not to overdo it.
Sea salt for nasal rinsing
Sea salt is also used to rinse the nose, which is best purchased in pharmacies. The solution is prepared in the same way as a solution with ordinary salt.
Other solutions for rinsing the child's nose
Herbal decoctions. Infusions and decoctions of medicinal plants that have antibacterial effects are widely used for rinsing the nose. These are plants such as sage, calendula, chamomile, St. John's wort, etc.
To enhance the effect, you can infuse medicinal plants in saline or saline solution.
Green tea for rinsing a child's nose. You can also use green tea to prepare the solution: 0.5-1 tsp. tea for 1 tbsp. boiling water, let it brew for a minute. It is better for children to make a weak solution of green tea.
And always, before putting something in your child’s nose, check everything on yourself. Is the water temperature right, or is the concentration of the solution too high?
And I can also tell you my experience with green tea. They taught me this a long time ago. It will be very useful for those children who do not like to rinse their nose, and who cannot be persuaded to do this procedure.
The advice is very simple: place a few droppers of warm green tea in each child’s nostril, and then let him gently blow his nose. Or help him blow his nose yourself. A very good and simple remedy for treating a runny nose for children.
Propolis is a widely known antibacterial agent. To prepare a solution for rinsing the nose, use a 10% alcohol tincture of propolis, which can be bought at a pharmacy. In 1 tbsp. dissolve drops of water (depending on the age of the child) of tincture.
Still mineral water. In addition, still mineral water can also be used as a solution for rinsing the nose.
How to rinse a child's nose at home
The procedure for rinsing a child's nose depends on his age.
How to rinse a baby's nose
Before you start rinsing your baby’s nose, you should definitely consult with your pediatrician.
To carry out the procedure you will need:
- cotton wool,
- sterile pipette,
- a children's aspirator (a device for removing mucus from the nose) or a rubber bulb No. 1 with a soft tip.
First you need to clean the baby's nose from dried crusts. Lay him on his back and do this with cotton wool, lightly moistened in boiled water. Then, using a pipette, drop 1-2 (up to 4) drops of the rinse solution into each nostril. Do not pour too much so that the liquid does not get into the child’s ear, otherwise otitis media may develop.
Wait a minute or two to allow the liquid to dissolve nasal deposits and use an aspirator or rubber bulb to suck out the mucus.
And finally, using dry cotton swabs, use rotational movements to finally clean the baby’s nose.
When carrying out this procedure, be especially careful, since newborns have very narrow nasal passages and delicate, vulnerable nasal mucosa.
The saline solution can be used no more than 5 times a day and no longer than a week, so as not to destroy the natural mucosal barrier. Saline solution and medicinal decoctions and infusions can be used longer.
Rinsing the nose of a child from three years old
It is believed that from this age, a child can be rinsed like an adult. But in general, this statement is purely individual and therefore I leave this question to your discretion. In any case, there is no need to rush.
To carry out the procedure, you will need a rubber bulb with a soft tip or a syringe without a needle.
If your child’s nose is clogged, clean it with cotton swabs before the procedure. The child bows his head over the washbasin or bowl, and then turns it a little to one side so that one nostril is higher than the other, and opens his mouth a little. Never allow the child to rest his head on his shoulder, otherwise fluid may get into the ear and cause otitis media.
Slowly, without creating a strong stream, pour the prepared solution into the upper nostril using a rubber bulb or syringe, which should be poured out along with the mucus accumulated in the nose and crusts from the nostril located below. Continue pouring the liquid until clear water comes out of the lower nostril.
Do the same procedure with the other nostril. Now the child should blow his nose well to remove any remaining fluid from the nasal cavities. That's the whole procedure!
How to rinse a child's nose. Video
Let's watch a video on how to rinse a child's nose so that it is clear. Just shown is an example of washing a child’s nose using one of the devices that can be purchased at a pharmacy.
Rinsing a child's nose. What else can you use to rinse your child’s nose?
If you prefer official medicine and at the same time want to use the irrigation method, then it is now possible to purchase products that allow you to do this. Pharmacies have a wide selection of drugs, which in addition to the solution itself also includes a nebulizer.
The most popular drugs are Aqua Maris, Salin, Aqualor, Marimer, Dolphin, Physiomer, Humer-150, etc.
These devices are specially designed to make the nasal rinsing procedure as comfortable as possible, and the solutions for them have a proven composition, which minimizes the occurrence of irritation.
Before you go shopping, consult your pediatrician. This is especially true for very young children.
How to properly rinse a child's nose
- Many parents have a question: how often and for how long can they rinse their child’s nose. This question also interested me: I know that adults can perform this procedure as a hygienic procedure every morning, but what about children? I searched the Internet, but never found an answer.
Apparently, small children's noses are washed only during illness, so as not to destroy the mucosal barrier. At what age can you perform daily hygienic washing, you should consult your pediatrician.
Dear readers, in the last article I talked about how I never had any problems with rinsing my nose with my daughters. Moreover, they themselves often asked me, when I had a runny nose, to do such a rinse. In the comments I heard that my daughters are very responsible. She smiled, of course. Thanks It's nice.
I will share my experience. We often caught a cold, just a little bit of snot, cough and everything went down right there. And as soon as a runny nose started, I got used to immediately rinsing my nose with it. This greatly facilitated the further course of the disease and always accelerated recovery. The reaction was not immediately pleasant. What did I do?
Children always enjoy the form of play. We sat dolls, bears, bunnies and played hospital, including washing out their nose. I always asked little animals and dolls if they were in pain... You get the idea, right? It can be expanded. Say that now they will breathe well, etc.
And then it was no longer so scary to do the procedure for my daughters themselves. Of course, you need to find a good time. It is difficult to do everything when the child is very excited and capricious. It is better to calm him down before the procedure: reading books, playing calm games, etc.
It is very good to involve children in the beginning of the procedure. Children love to play with water. You can prepare a solution together with them. Stir in a glass with a spoon. Even with the device, you can add a little playful form. Ask to screw on the lid, shake, mix everything.
Sometimes you can ask them, if the children are a little older, to help you rinse your nose. The main thing is not to get nervous yourself, not to yell at the child, but to have a calm, positive attitude. And after the procedure, praise the child, note that now the nose will breathe and will feel much better. These are some simple tips from my practice with my daughters. I am sure that everything will work out for you too.
How to rinse a child's nose. Contraindications
With all its obvious advantages, nasal rinsing also has contraindications:
- nasal tumors,
- epilepsy,
- inflammation of the middle ear, as well as a predisposition to it,
- other ear diseases,
- tendency to nosebleeds,
- nasal obstruction that cannot be relieved with vasoconstrictor drugs.
If your child has a deviated nasal septum or polyps, consult your pediatrician before rinsing your nose.
And for the sake of our souls, today we will listen to D. D. Shostakovich. Romance from the film Gadfly. Performed by the Violin Ensemble of the Bolshoi Theater of the USSR under the direction of Yuli Reentovich.
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I think it's better to rinse your nose with sea salt. The mucous membrane is cleansed, and there is no harm!
Rinsing the nose with sea salt is a very useful procedure for both adults and children. We live in a time when grandmother’s methods are already fading away; there are many convenient and effective drugs in the pharmacy.
Saline solution has rarely helped us; we always rinse children’s noses with linac, it’s sea water. Salt is good at relieving sniffles and a runny nose goes away faster, usually within 3-4 days.
I liked the article, I want to use the advice, but my son does not want to rinse his nose at all (I did it with a solution with salt, and then sucked it out with Otrivin). He is terribly afraid, capricious, hysterical. No amount of persuasion helps ((((he is three years old .
The article is excellent, but what to do if the child does not want to learn to blow his nose? rinsing and then sucking out the nose is also oh so not easy...
Albina, how old is the child?
It is not so easy to rinse a child’s nose, because this procedure is not a pleasant one. I don't like her myself. But, we use sea salt solutions. After all, sometimes it’s impossible without washing.
To keep your child healthy, you need to regularly keep your baby’s nose clean and rinse it. Of course, rinsing a child’s nose is not at all easy. However, this procedure must be done. Thank you for the useful tips and recommendations.
Rinsing your nose is really helpful. But this is not easy for a child to do. Thank you for talking about this in such detail.
I completely agree with you Irina. Regular nasal rinsing is very beneficial for both children and adults. I do this every morning and I don’t get a runny nose, and if I do, it’s very mild. I also wash it every morning not only with water, but also with laundry soap. The effect is very good.
Oh, and it’s not an easy task to wash a child’s nose. Thank you, Irina, for your advice and recommendations.
A good article on how to properly rinse a child’s nose. My granddaughter also asks to have her nose washed out. We rinsed our nose with saline solution.
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How to rinse a child's nose 2
Few young parents, unfortunately, know how to rinse their child’s nose and force him to endlessly blow his nose.
How to rinse the nose of children of different age categories.
So, first we will consider rinsing the nose of an infant. To do this, you will need warm boiled water or a warm chamomile decoction. Lay the child on his back, holding his head and using a pipette, drip water or decoction into his nose. The liquid enters the nose, then into the nasopharynx (it is important to instill in the child’s nose not immediately with a large amount of liquid, but in small portions), after which the child swallows it. Mucus is removed from the nose using a so-called rubber bulb. This method is, of course, not the most effective, but it helps a lot when there are no other options. Instead of chamomile decoction, you can use a weak saline solution.
The second method is to rinse the nose of a child over two years of age. At this age, children are already more conscious and, if desired, can appreciate the benefits of rinsing, and after the first rinsing they will be able to feel free breathing and relief from nasal congestion. An effective means for rinsing the nose is sea water; you can prepare it at home. To do this, you will need to stir 2 teaspoons of sea salt in a glass of warm boiled water. Sea salt can be bought at the pharmacy, both in dry form and in solution. If sea water is not available, it can be replaced with a solution prepared at home. To do this, dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm boiled water and add a couple of drops of iodine and stir.
The washing itself is carried out using the same rubber bulb. To do this, you need to bend the child over the sink and let him stick out his tongue. Pour a solution of sea salt or decoction into the child’s nose using a rubber bulb, and all the mucus that is washed out will come out through the mouth (or through the other nostril, if it is not clogged), flowing down the tongue. Repeat this procedure with the second nostril. After the procedure, the child needs to blow his nose well so that the remaining mucus, washed with the solution, comes out of the nose. This method of washing at home is the most effective.
By performing these procedures, you can protect your child not only from nasal congestion, but also from viral infections leading to the development of diseases of the nose and respiratory tract.
How to rinse a child's nose
When rinsing the nasal cavities, excess mucus and crusts are removed. Harmful microorganisms are also removed, which significantly reduces the risk of respiratory diseases. At home, children are recommended to carry out the procedure once every 7–10 days for prevention and up to several times a day during illness.
How to carry out the procedure correctly?
At home, nasal rinsing can be done in 3 ways. The first is recommended for children under one year old, the second is suitable for preschool children, and the third is for schoolchildren and adults.
After this procedure, the use of any medications (drops, spray, ointment) will have a stronger therapeutic effect. You can buy a ready-made spray and solution for rinsing your nose at the pharmacy, but they must be prescribed by your doctor.
Rinsing the baby's nose
How to properly rinse a child under one year old? For rinsing, use warm boiled water or a decoction of calendula, chamomile, eucalyptus or a solution of sea salt. The prepared composition is instilled into the nostril of an infant using a pipette.
To do this, you need to place the baby on his back or place him comfortably on your arm and drip the composition (about 5 drops). After this, the contents of the nasal cavity are sucked out with a small rubber bulb or a special aspirator.
The procedure must be performed several times until breathing through the nose is completely restored. The child's head should be turned to the side, otherwise the saline solution may enter the ear through the auditory tube and cause purulent otitis media. If it gets into the nasopharynx, the child will simply swallow the liquid.
Nasal rinsing for children over two years old
Children over two years old are able to understand the need for this procedure. At an older age, they will be able to do rinsing on their own without the help of adults. It is best to use a saline solution, which requires unflavored sea salt.
To obtain a solution, you need to dilute 1–2 teaspoons of salt in one glass of warm boiled water. Sea salt is now quite accessible - it is sold in pharmacies and supermarkets. You can make a substitute at home. To do this, mix a glass of warm boiled water with 1 teaspoon of table salt, 1 teaspoon of soda and add 2-5 drops of iodine solution.
Instead of saline solution, you can use decoctions of medicinal herbs that have anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor and decongestant effects on the nasopharyngeal mucosa. Recommended are calendula, chamomile, St. John's wort, sage and eucalyptus. For rinsing, it is enough to take 1 glass of the prepared broth.
How to rinse the nose of a child over two years old? The procedure can be conveniently carried out in the bathroom. The child should tilt his head, turning it slightly to one side, open his mouth and stick out his tongue. The prepared saline solution must be collected in a rubber bulb or a special kettle.
The tip is carefully inserted into the nostril. Fluid with mucus removed will flow from the mouth along the tongue. In some children, it may pour out through the other nostril. The procedure is performed with both nostrils, after which the child needs to blow his nose well.
Nasal rinsing in school-age children
School-age children are able to independently cope with the nasal rinsing procedure. To do this, you need to teach your child to suck in the saline solution from cupped hands with his nose and spit it out with his mouth. After washing, you need to blow your nose well.
A child should rinse his nose only under adult supervision. For convenience, you can use a special teapot that resembles a teapot, but with a thinner and longer spout. Schoolchildren can use a nasal spray.
Cleaning products
Nasal rinsing in children is prescribed for the treatment of influenza, ARVI, sinusitis, sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. It is recommended to carry out the procedure in the initial stage of the disease.
- frequent bleeding;
- obstruction of the nasal canals;
- malignant and benign neoplasms of the nasopharynx;
- acute form of otitis;
- individual intolerance.
Various solutions are used to rinse the nose of children. They can be purchased ready-made at a pharmacy (for example, a spray) or prepared independently at home.
- Saline solution. The drug is prepared using 0.9% sodium chloride. It is sterile and cleanses the nose well of microorganisms and mucus. To maintain sterility, the solution is drawn from the bottle with a needle and syringe. Using the same syringe, rinsing is performed.
- Aqua Maris. The kit includes a special container for washing and ready-made powder. It contains salt from the Adriatic Sea and oils of medicinal plants. The solution washes away accumulated mucus well and improves overall immunity. This product is prepared independently. The powder must be poured into a container and diluted with boiled water at a temperature of 36°C. Use after the mixture has completely dissolved.
- Dolphin. The drug is similar in configuration and use to the previous one. The components of the powder are mineral salts of sea water, rosehip and licorice extracts. Can be produced in finished form - spray.
- Furacilin. Today, this is one of the most affordable means. It has a pronounced antibacterial effect. How to properly rinse a child’s nose with furatsilin? To prepare the solution, you need to dilute one crushed tablet in 400 ml. hot water and strain. Rinse the nose when the liquid has cooled to room temperature. After the procedure, it is not recommended to lie on your side for some time.
- Chamomile decoction. The plant has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The effectiveness of the decoction is higher than many medications and has no contraindications for use in children. To prepare it, you need to pour 1 teaspoon of dried flowers or 1 sachet of pharmaceutical preparation with boiling water and leave under a tightly closed lid for about 20 minutes. Strain the finished broth and use after cooling to room temperature. Similarly, decoctions of other medicinal herbs are prepared at home.
Nasal rinsing is not only a hygienic procedure, but also an effective prevention against respiratory diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Just a few treatments a week will help keep your child healthy during the flu and cold season.
There is an opinion that children should not rinse their nose. It may be associated with improper implementation of the procedure and, as a result, complications of the disease.
How to properly rinse a child's nose?
For children under 2 years of age, rinsing
the nose is carried out in a lying position. It is necessary to turn the child's head to the side. And first introduce the solution into one nasal passage. It is better if these are drops; when using a nasal spray, you must be extremely careful not to spread the infection into the ear cavity (infection from the nasal cavity can get into the eustarian tube; in babies it is short). After the solution has been introduced into the nasal cavity, hold it for a few seconds, after which the child is brought to an upright position and helped to blow his nose. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated. Then do the same with the other nasal passage.
Children over 2 years old Washing is much easier. It doesn't matter what to use, drops or spray. Whatever is more convenient for you. So, tilt the child’s head a little to the side and inject the solution into the nasal passage located on top. Leave the solution in your nose for a few seconds, then blow your nose. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
After the procedures don't forget to rinse the nozzle and a protective cap, viruses and germs may remain on them after contact with the nose.
Nasal rinsing helps:
- significantly clear the nasal cavity of snot;
- reduce the number of viruses and bacteria in the nasal cavity;
- moisturize the nasal mucosa.
How can you rinse your child's nose?
There are many different medications available to moisturize a child's nasal mucosa.
Let's look at the most popular drugs for moisturizing the nasal mucosa in children.
1. Aquamaris. 0+
Compound: sea water with natural trace elements (Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, SO42-, HCO3-), purified water.
Dosage:
For treatment: children from the 1st day of life are prescribed 2 drops (!) in each nasal passage 4 times a day. Aquamaris nasal spray is prescribed to children over 1 year of age. Dosage for children 1-7 years old: 2 injections into each nasal passage 4 times a day; children aged 7-16 years - 2 injections into each nasal passage 4-6 times a day. The duration of the course is 2-4 weeks.
For prevention: children from the 1st day of life are prescribed nasal drops (!) 1-2 drops in each nasal passage 2-3 times a day. Aqua Maris nasal spray is used in children aged 1 to 7 years, 1-2 injections into each nasal passage 2-3 times a day; children aged 7 to 16 years - 2 injections into each nasal passage 2-4 times a day.
2. Aqualor. 0+
Compound: sterile isotonic natural sea water
Dosage:
For treatment: children from 6 months and older, as well as adults - 4-6 rinses in each nasal passage daily (more if necessary)
For prevention: for children from the first days of life and older - 2–4 rinses in each nasal passage daily (more can be done if necessary)
3. Rhinorin. 0+
Compound: sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, excipients: benzalkonium chloride; sodium hydroxide; hydrochloric acid (to ensure pH and stabilization); purified water
Dosage: 1-3 sprays (1-3 doses) of nasal spray in each nasal passage (if necessary, the dose can be increased). The duration of use of the drug is not limited.
4. Saline solution. 0+
Compound: 0.9% aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl). Unfortunately, it does not contain potassium salts, which are necessary for the physiological activity of body tissues.
Dosage: Rinsing the nose with saline is, in fact, a mechanical cleaning of the mucous membrane. 3-4 drops 3 times a day.
In fact, with these drugs we help the child rinse his nose and blow his nose. After this, if there is such a need (treatment is prescribed by a doctor), medicinal drops are administered into the nose.
Most often, people think about moisturizing and rinsing the nose when the child is already sick. But in vain! Don’t forget about them for prevention purposes:
- during the heating season, when the humidity in the apartment is below normal, and the nasal mucosa needs additional hydration;
- in contact with ARVI patients;
- after visiting public places.
Health to you and your baby!
