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Increased secretion is one of the manifestations of respiratory inflammation and creates conditions for bacteria to reside, grow and obstruct the respiratory process. Nasal suctioning is considered an effective method to clear the upper respiratory tract.
1. What is sinus suction?
Nasal aspiration is a method of cleaning the upper respiratory tract using medical devices to suck secretions from the sinuses. However, if sinus secretions are not properly aspirated, it will cause symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, mucosal damage, etc.
To conduct aspiration of nasal sinuses will require a needle. pump inserted through the nose into the sinuses and pump physiological saline to push the inflammatory pus out. This is a common and highly effective method of treating sinusitis.
Besides, the patient can also use pressure sinus suction to clear secretions from the sinuses. Unlike the endoscopic aspiration method, this method will put the drug inside the patient's sinuses. This method is time-consuming because it has to be performed many times and is often used for patients with chronic sinusitis.
Hình ảnh mũi xoang ở trẻ qua từng giai đoạn
2. Notes when performing nasal aspiration
To avoid improper suction of nasal secretions, it is necessary to pay attention to the following:
Keep the nasal aspirator clean and disinfect in accordance with regulations, as well as wash hands when performing. Do not abuse nasal suction. For some special cases, it is necessary to have the guidance of a specialist before conducting aspiration of nasal sinuses. It should be noted that sinus suction is only a way to relieve symptoms, not to completely cure sinusitis.
3. Necessary tools to perform aspiration of nasal sinuses
To perform nasal aspiration, you need to prepare the following items:
Nasal aspirator / nasal aspirator 0.9% physiological saline solution or tissue when needed.
Có thể sử dụng máy hút mũi chuyên dụng hoặc dụng cụ hút mũi
4. Steps to perform nasal aspiration
Step one: The patient's position should be lying or sitting with the head tilted back about 15 degrees. The aspirator stands facing the patient, about 20cm taller. Step two: Squeeze the body of the bottle and put the device into the nose and then release the hand, the suction bottle in the nose must be taken out. Step three: Pump physiological saline after draining nasal secretions. The patient should face up and hold for about 30 seconds, then bend over to let the saline and residual fluid drain out. Step 4: Then use a tissue to dry your nose. If the discharge flows into the mouth, it is necessary to use physiological saline to rinse the mouth.
Sinusitis is a common disease in countries with a tropical monsoon climate like ours. When suffering from acute sinusitis, it is necessary to be examined by an ENT doctor and advise on appropriate treatment to avoid progression to chronic sinusitis in children.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is considered as a high quality medical examination and treatment address for respiratory diseases in children and adults. The hospital has also treated and operated on many respiratory diseases. With a team of domestic and foreign doctors and a system of modern medical facilities, we will bring the best prevention and treatment methods to customers.
In addition, to avoid the condition that children get sinusitis, parents should also add some supportive foods containing lysine, essential micro-minerals and vitamins such as zinc, chromium, selenium, B vitamins. , ... helps to fully meet the needs of nutrients while supporting the immune system, enhancing resistance, reducing the risk of upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, flu, ...
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