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Indications for the procedure
rhinitis of any etiology (infectious, non-infectious allergic); sinusitis in various manifestations (sinusitis, frontitis, ethmoiditis); polyps, adenoids.
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Contraindications to the procedure
nosebleeds; epilepsy; children under 5 years of age.
Pregnant only for special indications. -
What will be needed for the procedure
The procedure is carried out using the Azimuth or similar ENT combine. You will also need vasoconstrictor drops (instill before the procedure), an antiseptic solution for washing, and 20 ml syringes for washing. Methodology of the procedure The procedure is performed in a supine position, the head is thrown back at an angle of 45 degrees, breathe evenly, do not turn the head. A saline solution is gradually injected into the nostril with a syringe and is removed by suction from another solution with mucus and/or pus.
Thanks to the rapid movement and pressure of the fluid, the pathological contents of the sinuses move into the nose and are expelled. So that the liquid does not get into the mouth, the patient needs to repeat "koo-koo" continuously. Hence the name of the procedure - "cuckoo".
Sometimes unpleasant sensations may occur after the procedure: a slight headache, sneezing, red eyes, nasal congestion, burning in the nose, minor damage to the nasal mucosa during the procedure, rarely vomiting and nosebleeds. -
Complications that may occur after nasal irrigation
in case of non-compliance with the rules of the procedure, the transition of sinusitis to sinusitis is possible;
if the procedure is not carried out correctly, the liquid can enter the Eustachian tubes and lead to an inflammatory process in the ears.
After the procedure, it is not recommended to go outside for half an hour in the warm season, for an hour in the cold season. Or not to hypothermia.
The duration of treatment of diseases of the nose according to this technique is from 4 to 10 procedures. You can take a course of nasal irrigation using the method of movement along the Proets ("Cuckoo") at the "Mamyn Dom" polyclinic. If during the treatment of respiratory diseases, allergic rhinitis and other problems with the nose, the doctor prescribed rinsing, then you can complete a full course of procedures.