Inflammation of the nose

introduction

The term an inflamed nose describes a number of diseases that can have different causes. The inflammation mostly affects the sensitive nasal mucosa and can therefore be extremely painful. Since the nose is also a part of the respiratory system and an important part of the sense of smell and taste, the typical symptoms of inflammation in this area can be explained.

In the case of an inflamed nose, depending on the symptoms, a doctor should always be consulted for the diagnosis.

causes

Depending on the clinical picture, inflammation of the nose can have different causes. Most often, an inflamed nasal mucosa occurs as part of a cold in the form of a runny nose. Medically one speaks of a so-called Rhinitis.
In most cases, rhinitis is caused by viruses and can last for a few days. As a rule, the viruses are so-called rhinoviruses, whereby flu viruses can also be responsible for the inflammation. These clinical pictures often occur in the cold season, but a cold including an inflamed nasal mucous membrane can also occur in summer and cause discomfort. The viruses like to attack the nasal mucous membranes and cause the typical symptoms there. The mucous membrane secretes secretions, is supplied with more blood and certain stimuli arise that make the affected person sneeze.

If these viruses, and sometimes bacteria, are in the sinuses, they can also become infected. Medically, inflammation of the sinuses is referred to as one Sinusitis. If the nasal mucous membranes and the paranasal sinuses are inflamed, it is called rhinosinusitis.

Similar symptoms and an inflamed nasal mucosa also occur with an allergy, for example to grass pollen such as hay fever. Here, too, secretion is secreted and the person concerned has to sneeze frequently.
In the case of an allergy, however, the reason for this is not a pathogen but an allergen to which the person is allergic. The immune system of people who have an allergy treats this allergen in a similar way to a pathogen, which leads to inflammation of the nose.

Another inflammation in the nasal area, which does not affect the entire nasal mucosa, is nasal furuncle. This is an inflammation of the so-called hair follicle. This area, where the hair roots are usually located, can become infected in different ways. Certain bacteria called staphylococci are usually responsible for the symptoms of nasal furuncle. The infection of the hair follicle with these bacteria leads to a purulent inflammation, which should definitely be treated by a doctor.

The cause of the infection of the nasal mucosa can be a weakened immune system. A weakened immune system means that pathogens can no longer be warded off so easily and cause inflammation. A dry nasal mucosa can also encourage infection with viruses or bacteria, as the nose is then much more susceptible to the development of an inflammation of the nose.

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Symptoms

Depending on the cause of the inflammation of the nose, the individual symptoms can be very different. A runny nose causes symptoms that are clearly different from those of a nasal furuncle, although both can be understood under the umbrella term of an inflamed nose.

The symptoms of a cold with associated rhinitis and allergy are usually very similar. Both clinical pictures can cause itching of the nose, frequent sneezing and increased nasal flow. A reddened nasal mucosa is also a typical symptom in the presence of one of these clinical pictures.
The difference in symptoms lies in the other symptoms that are associated with the clinical pictures. In spring and summer, irritated eyes and pollen are typical of an allergy to pollen, whereas symptoms such as a sore throat, a general feeling of illness and possibly a fever suggest a cold or flu.

An inflammation of the nose can also be associated with an obstruction to nasal breathing. The accumulating secretion blocks the airways of the nose, which can make breathing through the nose difficult. Since the nose is also responsible for smelling and much of the taste, these sensory perceptions can be disturbed. If there is inflammation of the sinuses, a feeling of pressure and pain in the face and forehead area is typical.

The symptoms of a nasal furuncle are dominated by severe pain. Depending on how long the inflammation has persisted, pus may also leak from the affected area.

diagnosis

The diagnosis of inflammation of the nose can in most cases be made by the caregiver Family doctor be asked. If you suspect a Nasal furuncle a dermatologist can also be consulted.

The anamnese is in the foreground of the diagnosis if an inflammation of the nose is suspected. In this doctor-patient conversation should all symptomsassociated with inflammation of the nose are mentioned so that the correct diagnosis can be made.
Especially the distinction between one cold as well as the presence of a allergy easily succeeds with the help of the anamnesis. This may be followed by a physical examination the data subject. Especially the question of whether the Sinuses are affected can be found out by the doctor through simple tests. Here is slight pressure exerted on the sinuses from the outside, almost certainly sinus inflammation if there is Pain occur.

If the medical history supports the suspicion that a allergy presence of certain pollen or other allergens can be a Allergy test be made. This is usually done by a dermatologist or allergist. In the test, typical pathogens are applied to the skin in concentrated form as drops. The skin beneath this drop is injured with a small, pointed object. After about 20 minutes the Skin reaction assessed at the various points and, if necessary, confirmed the diagnosis of an allergy to certain allergens.

Diagnosing one Nasal furuncles is usually done by one Dermatologist or alternatively by the treating person Family doctor. The diagnosis of this inflammation is one Eye diagnosis. This means that the doctor can usually recognize a nasal furuncle without any further diagnostic aids. A smear taken from the affected area to find out which pathogen is responsible for the inflammation.

therapy

The therapy for inflammation of the nose is based on the diagnosis made by the doctor.

If there is inflammation of the nose that affects a cold in most cases is only one symptomatic therapy necessary. Mostly colds from Viruses evoked, which is why the gift of antibioticwhich only against bacteria work in this case would have no effect.
Symptomatic therapy of a Runny nose occurs mainly through the ingestion of decongestant nasal drops. These help soothe the lining of the nose, which makes nasal breathing easier and reduces nasal flow. Also inhalations, for example Salt water solutions can relieve the symptoms of a cold well. Should Pain in the context of the common cold may occur the intake of pain reliever drugs be helpful. Should be a Sinusitis may also be present, depending on the assessment of the attending physician antibiotic be prescribed. If bacteria are the cause of the inflammation, therapy with these antibacterial drugs can quickly relieve the symptoms.

Should be a allergy Certain can be diagnosed and held responsible for the inflammation of the nose Medication help to alleviate the discomfort in the season. Especially Histamine H1 receptor blocker the second generation can, as Nasal drops or in the form of Tablets improve the inflammation of the nose.

Treating a Nasal furuncles usually includes the gift of one Antibiotic. This can be applied locally or taken systemically, depending on the individual picture of the inflammation. A combination of these forms of administration is also possible in principle. It is important that Get a grip on inflammation quickly, there Complications can arise, which sometimes turn out to be serious. For this reason, if you suspect a nasal furrow, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

Duration

The duration of the respective illness varies greatly from person to person. A sniff, the one with a cold goes hand in hand is mostly within a week gone again. In some cases, however, depending on the location of the body Immune system as well as the respective pathogen a cold can last up to two weeks. If the Sinuses the duration of the disease is usually extended, as the immune system can only fight the pathogens with difficulty.

In contrast, when a chronic form inflammation of the nose persist significantly longer. From chronic inflammation of the Nasal mucosa can then be assumed when the symptoms of inflammation for more than 3 months last for.

With a present allergy the symptoms persist as long as the person is exposed to the allergen in question. For this reason, you can also use a seasonal rhinitis speak. Depending on the allergen, the symptoms can be like this some months, such as an allergy to grass pollen, up to year-round, such as an allergy to House dust mites, last for. A Allergy test as well as a thorough anamnese can provide clarity about the respective allergen.

The Nasal furuncle can last for different lengths of time, depending on the progression of the inflammation. It should be immediately with a individual therapy to be started. If the prescribed antibiotic Against the pathogen is effective, should the inflammation subside within a few days. If the inflammation does not improve, the attending physician must be consulted.

prophylaxis

Depending on the disease, a more or less effective prophylaxis can prevent the symptoms from developing.

A sniff usually occurs in the cold season and gets through Droplet infections transfer. Therefore, especially in the "season" should be thorough Hand hygiene be respected as well Crowds be avoided in small spaces. In order to prevent the cold, which occurs in the context of a "real flu“Can arise at the beginning of the cold season vaccination respectively. However, it should be noted that against infection with Rhinoviruses, which is usually the trigger for the development of a cold, there is no possibility of vaccination.

The prophylaxis in a present allergy consists in avoiding the allergen. As long as none contamination with the respective Allergen is present, the symptoms of inflammation of the nose do not occur. It also helps in the main time of the allergy to shower in the evening, so that the allergens that have collected in the hair over the day do not spread across the bed.

To prevent a Nasal furuncles especially needs to remove the hair the nasal mucosa. By tearing out the hair in this area arise small wounds, which acts as a gateway for a infection With bacteria can serve. Careful too Personal hygiene can help prevent infections that lead to a nasal furuncle.