How to return the sense of smell with a cold

Rhinitis is the most common disease of the upper respiratory tract. The basis of acute inflammation of the mucous of the nose is the neuro-reflex mechanism. Is often the body's reaction to local or General cooling, which leads to activation of opportunistic flora constantly present in the nasopharynx, mouth and nose. Coryza affects both halves of the nose simultaneously, which leads to loss of smell.

How to return the sense of smell with a cold
How to treat the smell
What to do if I lost the sense of smell
How to restore the sense of smell

You will need

- medications;
- lemon, peppermint or eucalyptus oil, pot, towel;
mustard, soda, sea salt, basin;
- mint oil, honey, alcohol tincture of propolis;
- onion and garlic husks.

Instruction

To return the sense of smell, it is necessary to remove the swelling of the nasal mucosa. In the modern Arsenal of drugs for the treatment of rhinitis consists of a variety of anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictive, antiallergic drugs, made in the form of aerosols, ointments, sprays, drops etc. Their use must be agreed with the doctor.

In addition, you can also use the methods of traditional medicine. One of the most effective methods are steam inhalation using aromatic oils. Pour into the pan 2 liters of water and put on fire. When the water boils, add a few lemon peels. Remove from heat, add in the broth 4-5 drops of iodine and oil of eucalyptus or mint, sit down and bend over a pot, covered with a towel. Breathing vapors 10-12 minutes. Then quickly go to bed, trying not to breathe the cool air.

The effect of the above procedure can be significantly enhanced if at the same time to warm the feet in hot water. Pour into a bowl 3 liters of hot water with a temperature of not less than 46-48 degrees Celsius, add a tablespoon of mustard, 30 grams of sea salt and 20-30 grams of baking soda. Place your feet in water that was covered and the ankle. At the end of the procedure, wiping dry the skin, apply iodine on the heel and put on cotton socks, and over - wool. This procedure is contraindicated for people with diseases of the cardiovascular system, kidneys, hypertension and varicose veins.

Take a teaspoon of peppermint oil, ½ teaspoon of honey and stir until a homogeneous mass. Then add 15-20 drops of alcohol tincture of propolis and carefully RUB again. Wet a cotton turundy in the prepared mixture and insert alternately in the nasal passages for 30 minutes before bedtime. Performing procedures within 5-7 days completely restores the sense of smell.

Effective action loss of smell has nose inhalation of smoke of burned garlic, and onion skins. It is recommended to perform this procedure 2-3 times a day for 5-7 minutes.

Note

The longer the condition is nasal congestion with loss of smell, the harder it will be to regain the ability to feel smells, which greatly reduces the quality of life.

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