Swelling of the nasal mucosa

The nasal mucosa is an important component of the nose and an organ that plays an important role. If the nasal mucosa becomes red and swollen, it will have a great impact on the patient and may even affect the patient's daily life. There are many reasons for redness and swelling of the nasal mucosa, and symptomatic treatment is needed during the treatment process. Below, I will introduce you to the relevant knowledge about redness and swelling of the nasal mucosa.

1. The role of nasal mucosa

The nose is part of the upper respiratory tract, connected to the throat and trachea, and warms, moistens and purifies the inhaled air. Among them, the nasal mucosa is connected to rich nerve fibers, has olfactory function, and can effectively induce protective reflexes (such as sneezing). In addition, the nose has a close relationship with the ears and throat, and they work together to perform multiple physiological functions such as smell, hearing, taste, ventilation and pronunciation.

2. Causes of nasal mucosal swelling

The stability of the internal environment of the nasal mucosa not only depends on neural regulation, but is also regulated by endocrine hormones. The nasal mucosa has a rich vascular bed and various components of mucosal immunity. At the level of the neuroendocrine immune network, changes in the levels of endocrine hormones can affect the nasal mucosa through blood circulation. Clinically, it is common for female rhinitis patients to have significantly aggravated symptoms before menstruation, and the symptoms are alleviated or disappear after menstruation. The nasal mucosa of women during menstruation and pregnancy becomes thickened and proliferates, and the glands dilate.

The above changes may result in immune or non-immune inflammation of the respiratory mucosa, leading to the formation of hyperresponsiveness of the nasal mucosa, thereby causing rhinitis symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, and sneezing. In addition, prostaglandins can inhibit the production of antibodies by B cells and inhibit the phagocytic function of macrophages. At the same time, prostaglandins, as inflammatory factors, can cause vasodilation and aggravate the degree of inflammatory response during the onset of rhinitis. The number of prostaglandin receptors in the nasal mucosal vascular system of patients with allergic rhinitis also increases accordingly, leading to nasal mucosal vasodilation, nasal congestion, and corresponding nasal congestion and hypersensitivity reactions.

3. Mitigation methods

1. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the air in the working and living environment, and avoid contact with dust and chemical gases, especially harmful gases.

2. Strengthen nutrition and enhance positive energy.

3. Strengthen exercise and improve physical fitness. Exercise can improve blood circulation and prevent blood flow in the nasal concha from being blocked. Exercise regularly,

4. Get rid of the bad habit of picking your nose.

5. Correct all nasal deformities promptly. Such as deviated nasal septum, etc.

6. Cure the lesions and thoroughly treat chronic diseases such as tonsillitis and sinusitis.

7. Use nasal mucosa shrinkage agents with caution, especially do not use them continuously for a long time. (Nose drops, ephedrine, Bitong, furane nasal drops, etc.).

8. Reduce the irritation of cold air to the nasal mucosa and wear a mask when appropriate. After taking a bath, you should try to dry your hair before going to sleep to avoid catching a cold.

9. Keep warm. Climate change can easily cause colds and rhinitis. When seasons change, pay attention to the weather forecast and put on appropriate clothes in time.

10. Washing your nose with salt water can effectively prevent rhinitis.