Treatment of polyps in the nose without surgery using medicines and folk remedies
The content of the article:
- Stages of development of pathology
- Symptoms
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Drug treatment
- Polydex with phenylephrine
- Nazonex
- Job baby
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Folk remedies
- Nasal drops
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Ointments
- Propolis ointment
- Healing ointment
- Sea buckthorn ointment
- Oral preparations
- Rinsing the nose
- Video
Treatment of polyps in the nose without surgery is possible only if they do not cause gross disturbances in nasal breathing and do not cause purulent-inflammatory processes in the ENT organs.
Treatment of polyps in the nose without removing them is possible only in uncomplicated cases.
Nasal polyps are benign neoplasms that result from overgrowth of the nasal mucosa. In most cases, they are tear-shaped and localized in both nostrils. The lesions can be located in the nasal or maxillary sinuses or in the nasal passage.
The cause of the appearance of polyps in the nose can be chronic infectious diseases, rhinitis, hereditary predisposition, allergies, cystic fibrosis or bronchial asthma.
Stages of development of pathology
There are three stages in the development of polyps:
| Stage | Description |
| I stage | Initially, the growths cover only the upper part of the nasal septum |
| ІІ stage | There is a strong proliferation of connective tissue, as a result of which the formations overlap most of the space in the nasal septum |
| ІІІ stage | At this stage of development, polyps cover the entire space, which leads to respiratory failure and the development of complications (in this case, they must be removed surgically) |
Symptoms
The disease is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- a feeling of nasal congestion and impaired nasal breathing;
- frequent and prolonged runny nose, difficult to treat;
- violation of the sense of smell;
- frequent headaches;
- voice changes (nasal).
Drug treatment
In the complex treatment of polyps, antibiotics, antihistamines, vasoconstrictors and corticosteroids are used.
Polydex with phenylephrine
Polydex with Phenylephrine is a combination nasal spray that contains neomycin, polymyxin B sulfate, phenylephrine, and dexamethasone.
The combined preparation of Polydex with phenylephrine is intended for topical use
The drug has a vasoconstrictor, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. It affects most of the pathogenic bacteria that cause inflammation in the nasopharynx.
The drug can be used to treat polyps in adults and children over 15 years of age. He is prescribed one injection up to 5 times a day for 5 days. During this period, the patient regains nasal breathing.
Nazonex
The active ingredient in the Nasonex spray is mometasone furoate. It is a synthetic topical corticosteroid that has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect.
Nasonex, according to reviews, is an effective treatment for nasal polyps
The drug is used to treat nasal polyps in adults. But many doctors prescribe this drug to treat adenoiditis in children over 3 years old. Nasonex's analogs include Momat Rino, Mometasone Sandoz and Nosefrin.
With polyps in adults, two injections are carried out into each nostril once a day (children are prescribed one injection). According to patient reviews, Nasonex is the most effective drug to cure the disease. Despite the fact that drugs in this group are hormonal, you should not be afraid to use them.
Job baby
Job Baby is a homeopathic remedy that is used to treat diseases of the nasopharynx in children. The drug is effective for polyposis, eliminates inflammation and reduces edema.
Job-baby is a homeopathic medicine that helps to eliminate edema and reduce the inflammatory process
Children from the age of three should dissolve 8-10 granules once a day, half an hour before meals. The drug is taken for 5 days, then a two-day break is taken. The course of therapy is 2 months.
Folk remedies
You can get rid of polyps in the nose using traditional medicine methods. Such funds are used for a long period under the supervision of a physician. It is not recommended to use them in case of hypersensitivity to the components.
For the treatment of polyps, you can use traditional medicine, such as drops based on anise
Nasal drops
To treat polyps in the nose without surgery, the following remedies are used:
- recipe number 1: 5 g of chopped fresh herbs of the string are poured with 200 ml of water and simmered for 10 minutes. After the broth has cooled to a comfortable temperature, it is filtered. Using a pipette, drop 3 drops of the medicine into each nostril three times a day. Treatment continues for 3 weeks, then a week break is taken. The finished broth can be used within a week, it must be stored in a cool place;
- recipe number 2: 15 g of dry anise is poured into 100 ml of 70% alcohol. The tool is insisted in a dark place for a week, then filtered. Three parts of boiled chilled water are added to one part of the tincture. With a pipette, drop 5 drops into each nostril three times a day. Treatment continues for two weeks, if necessary, it can be extended;
- recipe number 3: 3 g of dry grass horsetail pour 100 ml of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. Filter and drip into the nose 2 drops 4 times a day. Treatment should last 3 weeks;
- recipe number 4: dry herb celandine must be crushed into powder. 4 teaspoons of unsalted natural butter are dissolved in a water bath and dry raw materials are added. After the product boils, it is removed from the heat and 5 drops of celandine juice are added. 2 drops are dripped into the nose three times a day. The treatment continues for a week, then they take the same break and repeat the course. The finished product is stored in a tightly sealed container in a cool place. Warm up before use.
Ointments
For the treatment of polyps in the nose, you can use ointments based on propolis, honey and oil. Such funds allow to eliminate the inflammatory process, manifestations of allergies and help to reduce neoplasms, which makes it possible to do without surgery.
Propolis ointment
30 g of butter is heated in a water bath, 5 g of propolis and 10 g of pharmacy petroleum jelly are added. The product is applied to thin cotton wool strands and inserted into the nostrils for 20 minutes.
Propolis-based ointment helps to relieve inflammation and reduce the size of neoplasms
The procedure is carried out daily for a month. Store the finished ointment in a tightly closed glass container in the refrigerator.
Healing ointment
In a water bath, heat 100 ml of corn oil, add 10 g of propolis and mix thoroughly until dissolved. You must first boil a fresh chicken egg, extract the yolk from it and chop it thoroughly with a fork. It is added to the boiling agent in small portions.
After that, the ointment must be immediately filtered through a piece of nylon fabric or two layers of gauze. It is poured into a glass jar and tightly closed with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to two years.
For the treatment of polyps, a thin cotton wool turunda is impregnated with the agent and inserted into the nostril as deeply as possible and left for 15 minutes, then the procedure is repeated from the second nostril.
Treatment should continue for at least a month. In addition, the ointment can be applied to the surface of the nasal mucosa. It can also be used to heal wounds, eliminate dermatitis, treat boils, or treat sinusitis.
Sea buckthorn ointment
For its preparation, 50 g of fresh sea buckthorn berries are ground through a sieve. In a water bath, heat, without bringing to a boil, 100 g of refined olive oil and dissolve 15 g of wax in it. After the mixture has cooled slightly, it is mixed with sea buckthorn pulp. Store the finished product in the refrigerator.
Sea buckthorn ointment should be injected into the nostril using turunda
The ointment is applied to the turunda, which is injected into each nostril for a quarter of an hour. The procedure is repeated daily for 14 days.
Oral preparations
The following remedies help to get rid of polyps in the nose:
- recipe number 1: 200 g of fresh celandine herb is crushed into gruel and 100 g of honey is added. After the product has been infused for a week in a dark, cool place, filter it and take 4 drops three times a day before meals. They must first be dissolved in a tablespoon of water. The course of treatment is 21 days;
- recipe number 2: to prepare the product, a glass of fresh viburnum berries and the same amount of sea buckthorn are crushed and grinded through a sieve. The gruel is mixed with a glass of honey and left for three days. 50 ml of 70% medical alcohol are added as a preservative. Take a teaspoon in the morning and evening. Treatment continues for at least two weeks;
- recipe number 3: mix in equal proportions dry herb celandine and chamomile flowers. 3 g of dry raw materials are poured into 250 ml of water and boiled in a water bath for 5 minutes. After the product has cooled down, filter it and take 5 ml each morning and evening before meals. You need to drink the broth for a month, then take a week break, if necessary, treatment can be continued.
Rinsing the nose
In order to reduce inflammation and get rid of polyps at home, nasal rinsing solutions are used.
For rinsing the nasal cavity, different means can be used, for example, saline or herbal infusion
The most commonly used:
- recipe number 1: mix the flowers of calendula and chamomile in the same proportion. 2 g of raw materials are poured into 200 ml of water and boiled over low heat for 3 minutes. After the product has cooled, it is filtered and the nose is washed daily in the morning and in the evening for three weeks;
- recipe number 2: 3 g of horsetail is poured with a glass of boiling water and, after the product has cooled to a comfortable temperature, filtered. The procedure is carried out twice a day for 3 weeks;
- recipe number 3: 3 g of St. John's wort is poured with 250 ml of water and boiled over low heat for 5 minutes. After cooling, the product must be filtered. The broth is washed out the nose once a day. The treatment should last for two weeks;
- recipe number 4: dissolve one teaspoon of sea salt (without additives) in 200 ml of warm water and rinse the nose with this agent 3-4 times a day. Regular use of the solution helps to reduce polyps and restore nasal breathing;
- recipe number 5: 200 ml of boiling water pour one teaspoon of dry herb celandine and insist the remedy for an hour. The infusion must be filtered, diluted in half with water and used to rinse the nose. The procedure is carried out in the evening before bedtime. The treatment should last for two weeks. The infusion is sucked in through the nose and spit out (it is not recommended to swallow it).
If the use of drugs and folk remedies does not give the desired effect, polyps significantly disrupt nasal breathing, cause purulent inflammation of the nasopharynx or cause hearing impairment, surgical intervention and removal of neoplasms is necessary.
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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
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