Pain in the nose
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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What causes pain in the nose?
The factors that can cause painful sensations in the nose are many. Among them are the following:
- Injury of the nose;
- Furunculosis;
- Fungal infection;
- Sinusitis;
- Rhinitis;
- Allergic reaction;
- Ganglionite.
All these reasons have different symptoms and ways of manifestation, their treatment also requires the use of a variety of techniques. Therefore, we will consider in more detail every prerequisite for "malfunctions" in the nose.
Diseases that cause pain in the nose
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Injury of nose
They say that nobody is insured against blows and falls. And to get a nose injury is very simple, especially often their children get when they fall during moving games. The nature of the violations can be different:
- Injury;
- Burn;
- Mechanical types;
- Household, etc.
If you receive any kind of damage, you will feel difficulty in breathing, bleeding, pain. In order to determine what is the nature of the trauma, and also to prescribe the necessary treatment, the ENT doctor performs a direct examination of the damaged part of the body, while noting changes in the shape and appearance of the nose, possible bleeding. It is also possible to diagnose with the appointment of an X-ray in the event that there is a risk of fracture.
The help given for nasal trauma depends on her nature. With a bruise, you must attach something cold to the damaged area. When bleeding, you can press a tampon moistened with hydrogen peroxide to the nose. However, if it is possible, that the nose is broken, urgently address to the expert!
Furunculosis of nose
In this case, the skin near the nose will swell, blush, after the furuncle ripens, pus begins to flow from it. The pain in the nose is strong enough, it can extend into the temple or forehead. At the same time, reddening and swelling of the skin can spread to the cheeks and lips.
Treatment of the disease consists in applying bandages, lubricated with antibacterial ointments, antibiotics, vitamins. However, in no case should you "write" yourself to yourself. Moreover, the harmful effects of squeezing out the ripe furuncle, because after that, the infected blood can get into the brain!
Fungal infection
They often signal weak immunity of patients. As a rule, pain in the nose causes the following types of diseases:
- Aspergillosis;
- Blastomycosis;
- Histoplasmosis;
- Candidlosis;
- Mucoromycosis.
All these ailments are caused by certain types of mold fungi. Infections often have a runny nose, changes in the voice. In any case, the treatment is the use of amphotericin B, a known antifungal antibiotic. Surgical sanitation is also used. It should be noted that fortunately, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, rhinoplasmosis in Europe do not occur.
Sinusitis
This disease occurs when the paranasal sinuses become inflamed. Refers to them known to all sinusitis. With it, the nasal cavity narrows, making it impossible for secretions to escape. The pain is then quite intense, it concentrates in the forehead or mouth area.
With chronic sinusitis and sinusitis, the pain in the nose may not be as intense, but it will be accompanied by a headache and, as a result, a decrease in efficiency, productivity. Complaints of perspiration and sore throat can also be made.
Diagnosis of sinusitis ENT doctor, while applying X-rays or computed tomography. After determining the disease, it is treated with drops that remove swelling of the sinuses, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial agents. In the most neglected cases, antibiotics and punctures can be used (only for sinusitis).
Rhinitis
So scientifically called a common cold. The disease is quite common, but it does not become more pleasant. Constant discharge from the nose nerves, appetite is significantly lost, the constant use of handkerchiefs causes skin irritation. A chronic rhinitis can lead to a more serious illness, so do not let everything go by itself. You can treat rhinitis with special drops, sprays, you can use foot baths. It is important to drink a lot of tea, warm milk, monitor food.
Allergic reaction
Allergies can occur after the ingestion of the substance causing them, on the mucous membrane of the nose. Concomitant, asthma and other diseases can accompany them. Symptoms in this case will sneeze, "red eyes", heavy breathing, pain in the nose. Unpleasant sensations can be seasonal in nature, however, sometimes appear outside any season of the year.
The doctor diagnoses allergic rhinitis by studying the patient's medical history, collecting information about his condition and surroundings, since in this disease it is very important to remove the allergen. Treatment, as a rule, is the use of special drugs - blockers H1.
Ganglionite
This disease is a lesion of the nerve nodes. With him there are symptoms such as pain all over the face: in the eyes, teeth, jaws, pain in the nose. They are especially intensified in the night. Treatment includes the use of antibiotics, vitamins, desensitizing drugs. Also sometimes it is necessary to use electrophoresis, massage, diadynamic currents.
What if you have a nasal pain?
Pain in the nose will definitely be on the list of the most frequent complaints, however, this does not mean that you should strive to improve these statistics by healing yourself. Address to ENT-doctor who will immediately start diagnostics and treatment. Be healthy!