How to properly rinse a child's nose with Aqualor?

Funds called "Aqualor" are in demand in childhood, as they are considered safe even for the smallest patients and are quite effective. Their action is provided by natural sea water, and there are no preservatives in the preparations.

Some of the products of this brand are used for daily cleansing of the nasopharynx from contamination and prevention of acute respiratory infections. Other remedies are indicated when the nasal mucosa is inflamed. Sometimes the doctor prescribes rinsing of the nasal cavity, for example, if there is a lot of secretions and they are very thick.

Which Aqualor should I use?

Two products are best for flushing:

"Aqualor Norms";
Aqualor extra forte.

Their feature is the method of spraying the solution contained in the can, which the manufacturer called the "jet". Other variants of "Aqualor" ("baby", "soft", "extra" and "throat") are usually not used for this purpose, since their nozzles do not provide sufficient seawater pressure, but only irrigate the nasal cavity (their method of spraying is called "Soft shower" and "shower").

Both drugs are produced in the form of a spray, and one container contains 125 ml of solution. It is based on sea water, but the NaCl content in it is different - the "norm" preparation contains water with an isotonic concentration (it includes an average of 9 g of salt per liter), and in the "extra forte" product the water is hypertonic (the average NaCl content is 21 g / l).

In addition to water, Aqualor Norm contains no auxiliary ingredients, and the extra forte preparation additionally includes extracts from medicinal plants (aloe and chamomile).

Action and indications

When treating the nasal cavity with Aqualor Norm:

the nasal mucosa is moistened, which maintains its physiological state in normal;
viruses, excess mucus, pathogenic bacteria, allergens and various contaminants are washed off;
the nasopharynx becomes more resistant to ARVI;
restoration of the shell when it is damaged is accelerated;
swelling is reduced, due to which breathing through the nose is restored.

This action of the spray makes it possible to use it both to prevent acute respiratory infections and to treat a viral rhinitis, if the child already has one. The drug is in demand both for purulent rhinitis and for allergic rhinitis, as well as for sinusitis, adenoiditis, and after various surgical procedures in the nasal area.

Since Aqualore Extra Forte contains a hypertonic solution, it is prescribed only in case of illness, because during the inflammatory process, an excess of fluid is formed in the affected cells, which leads to swelling and nasal congestion.

The drug caught on the mucous membrane, due to the high salt content due to the osmotic effect, draws excess water from the inflamed cells, as a result of which the swelling decreases. Plant extracts, which are added to sea water in such "Aqualore", additionally destroy infectious agents and enhance local immunity.

Is it okay to rinse a baby's nose?

According to the instructions for "Akvalor" means "norms" can be used for washing in infants from 6 months. As for the extra forte drug, it is contraindicated for children under two years of age.

How many times to flush?

The frequency of the procedure depends on the purpose for which the washing is performed. If it is used for daily hygiene and the prevention of colds, then 1-2 times a day is enough.

If the baby has a severe runny nose, a lot of discharge and there is no normal breathing through the nose, the manipulation is performed 4-6 times during the day or more often.

Contraindications

Although Aqualor products are considered safe, there are situations when rinsing the nose with such solutions is prohibited, for example:

with individual hypersensitivity to sea water or plant extracts as part of "Aqualor extra forte";
with bleeding from the vessels of the nose or with a tendency to its appearance;
with neoplasms in the nasal cavity;
with a damaged nasal septum;
with inflammation of the middle ear or perforation of the tympanic membrane;
with epilepsy;
with curvature of the nasal septum (consultation of an ENT doctor is required).

How to properly rinse a child's nose?

Up to two years

For such small patients, the use of "Aqualor norms" in a supine position is indicated. Laying the baby on the side and turning his head to the side, you should insert the tip of the balloon into the nasal passage that will be located at the top.

Pressing the nozzle for a few seconds, the solution is injected into the nasal cavity, and then the baby is seated, removing the remnants of the drug and excretion using an aspirator or a rubber bulb. Repeat the procedure if required. Next, the second nasal passage is washed, laying the child on the other side.

From the age of two

An older child, depending on his condition, can rinse the nose with both the "norms" spray and the "extra forte" drug. It is most convenient to carry out the procedure in the bathroom, when the child is standing next to the sink. The head of the little patient is tilted to the side, and the tip is inserted into the nostril located at the top. After washing the nasal passage for a few seconds, you need to remove the tip and invite the child to blow his nose. Further, all actions are repeated for the second nasal passage, and if necessary, the manipulation is carried out again.

What else to consider?

Since after rinsing, liquid discharge will come out of the nasal cavity for some time, it is not worth carrying out the procedure at night.

If manipulation is used for prophylaxis in a healthy child, then after washing it is not recommended to go for a walk from 30 minutes (in the summer) to 2 hours (in winter).

After rinsing, any medicine can be instilled into the nose. "Aqualor" is compatible with any other medicines (vasoconstrictor, antiviral, etc.), and their use after treatment with "Aqualor" will not only be more effective, but also less likely to cause side symptoms.

Is inhalation done?

Some doctors with a severe runny nose in a child over 1 year old recommend doing steam inhalation with saline. Instead of physiological solution, Aqualor baby in drops can be used. This procedure moisturizes the nasopharynx well and makes the mucus accumulated in the nasal passages more liquid, which helps to remove it.

However, such inhalations should not be carried out without a doctor's prescription, since they have some contraindications.

What to replace?

Instead of "Aqualor" for a cold or for its prevention, similar agents in the form of a spray or drops containing sea water or saline can be used. These drugs include "Physiomer", "Salin", "Marimer", "Morenazal", "Humer", "Dolphin", "Aqua-Maris" and other means. They are similar, but the age limits for such drugs are different.

In addition, before choosing an analogue of "Aqualor", you should carefully study its instructions or check with your doctor whether it is allowed to use it for nasal washes.