Scientists have calculated that in our entire life we \u200b\u200bsneeze at least 20? We spend 000 times and at least 2.5 years with a stuffy nose. And although a disease called a runny nose does not exist, this is not a reason to take it lightly..

" Just think, a banal cold! But if the runny nose does not go away on the fifth day, it is better to see a doctor after all.. Otherwise, it is possible that it will go into a chronic form or complications will begin - sinusitis, sinusitis, otitis media, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis. In addition, a runny nose can be a symptom of an allergy, which is best diagnosed as early as possible... In a word, the fact that you don't need to pay attention to it and treat it is nothing more than a myth.. And, unfortunately, there are a lot of such myths around the common cold..

Myth 1. If your feet are wet, you will definitely get wet. Actually. A cold is not caused by a cold, but a virus. And if you have strong immunity, you will not get sick even after severe hypothermia.. And vice versa: if the body is weakened, then even a small gust of wind can provoke snot.

Myth 2. You can get sick only if someone sneezes nearby.In fact. Infection with rhinitis occurs by airborne droplets. This means that you can get sick even if you sneeze at the other end of the bus.. Patient's personal items are also a source of infection.. Therefore, for example, wearing shirts of a husband with a cold (and generally touching them once more) is not worth it..

Myth 3. Snot has begun - run for immunomodulators Actually. Scientists from several major medical universities in the USA and England conducted a large-scale 10? summer study and came to the conclusion that during illness, taking drugs that activate immunity, on the contrary, is not worth it. Everything is explained simply. Cold symptoms are not the result of the destructive activity of viruses, but the reaction of our immune system to the disease. And the stronger the body's defenses resist a viral attack, the harder and more destructive the manifestations of this "

Myth 4. Green snot is a sign of a bacterial infection In fact. Not at all necessary. Rather, they say that the immune system is doing an excellent job.. As more and more white blood cells die in the fight against infection, the color of the secretion changes from clear to yellow, and later to green..

Myth 5. To recover faster, you need to blow your nose more often.In fact. Snot is not to blame for the fact that it is hard for us to breathe - we are suffocating due to swelling of the mucous membrane. Therefore, in no case should you blow your nose often and strongly.. This will only harm yourself: the infection will go deeper into the sinuses or into the auditory tube and middle ear and cause otitis media. You need to get rid of snot very carefully, alternately clearing each nostril..

Myth 6. When treating a cold, drops should be instilled in a lying position.In fact. You just need to tilt your head back a little, and then also towards the nostril into which you bury the medicine. If you carry out the manipulations while lying down, the drops will fall into the throat..

Myth 7. Vasoconstrictor drops can be dripped for no longer than a week.In fact. If you use nasal drops constantly (night and day), then the duration of their use should not exceed three days.. With periodic use (only at night, every other day), it is allowed to use them for 4-5 days. Not more! They are addictive.

Myth 8. If you warm up your nose, you will be able to get rid of a runny nose faster.In fact. At the onset of the disease, when the snot is flowing like a river, warming up the nose really helps to " But if microbes begin to actively multiply in the nasal sinuses, heat will accelerate their reproduction - and sinusitis or sinusitis may develop..

Myth 9. Everything will pass if you bury the juice of onion or garlic in your nose.In fact. Questionable recommendation. Onion or garlic juice can cause mucosal burns. Better to take it as a dietary supplement. Or cut the onion and garlic into slices and put them on plates in the room where the patient is, - phytoncides will kill germs.

Myth 10. Old people catch colds and snot more often than young people In fact. In reality, the opposite is true.. Most often, children and adolescents suffer from infectious diseases.. In people over 50, the body has developed a sufficient amount of antibodies to repel viral attacks..

Interestingly, American scientists, led by professor of psychology Patti Wood, identified four main types of sneezing.

Enthusiast - sneezes loudly, with a soul.

This is usually a charismatic person who has a strong influence on others.. Such a person has many exciting ideas and can inspire others to bring them to life.. It is open to new people and opportunities.. A good conversationalist.

Pedant - tries to sneeze imperceptibly, quietly, buried in a handkerchief.

For such a person, the most important thing is the relationship with others.. He tries his best to avoid conflicts.. Tolerant, calm, sometimes dependent on other people. Good listener and helper.

Thinker - sneezes with dignity, taking a beautiful handkerchief out of his pocket.

As a rule, this is a reasonable person..

Always ponders his words and deeds. Notices the mistakes of others. This is an open-minded person who has his own opinion on everything.. Likes to read books that make you think. Does all the work independently. Usually rests at home, enjoying solitude.

Loner - sneezes quickly and loudly.

This, as a rule, is a decisive and quick person, demanding the same from others.. Has no habit of relying on others. Leader. Good leader. Doesn't like being used.

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