A rhinoviral infection is an acute infectious disease caused by viruses that damage the nasal mucosa, with a slight toxicity. It is transmitted by airborne or by contact - through touch and objects of use. Most often, outbreaks develop in autumn and spring, when the air is damp and cold.
Symptoms of rhinovirus infection
The rhinovirus infection has quite obvious symptoms, which are not difficult to determine by yourself. Infection initially enters the mucous membrane of the nose, where it develops. The incubation period is from one to five days. The development of infection is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- temperature within 37.5 - 38 ° C;
- edema of the nasal mucosa;
- chills in the body;
- frequent sneezing;
- sore throat;
- lacrimation;
- redness of the eyes and tissues of the wings of the nose;
- runny nose.
At the beginning of the incubation period, the discharge from the nose is mucous, and at the end (4-5 days) - thicker. There are also increasing symptoms of intoxication.
Treatment of rhinovirus infection
Treatment can take place with the help of medications or traditional medicine methods. In any case, the course of drugs should appoint a doctor. There are several ways to combat viruses. The most common of these is etiotropic therapy, which is directed against the causative agent of the disease. During this period of treatment appoint:
- Arbidol ;
- Ribavirin;
- Isoprinosine and others.
The next method is the use of interferons, which suppress the reproduction of the infection. At the same time they stimulate the immune reactions of the body, thereby helping him to cope with the virus. The third option is the appointment of immunostimulants, among which are:
- Cycloferon;
- Anaferon.
These drugs are prescribed not only for adults but also for children. With the last drug treatment, symptomatic treatment is used.
Treatment of rhinovirus is possible by folk remedies. To do this, plants that have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties are used:
- garlic;
- peel of pomegranate;
- raspberries;
- bow;
- blackberry;
- echinacea.
Antipyretic plants:
- Linden;
- mother and stepmother;
- raspberries.
Expectorants:
- quince;
- breast collection number 1 ;
- oregano.
Of these plants, you need to cook broths, use it in its pure form or do inhalations on their basis.