Often after a flu or a cold a person is tortured for a long time with a cold that does not go away. In this case, it is necessary to check the nasopharyngeal mucosa for the presence of pathogenic microorganisms, since the cause, usually, is in them, and this can result in more serious complications. The most common is Staphylococcus aureus in the nose: treatment should be started immediately to avoid the development of inflammatory processes in other organs.
Staphylococcus aureus in the nose - symptoms
Many people, being carriers of the disease under consideration, can for a long time not suspect its presence, since bacteria sometimes multiply asymptomatically. In other situations, there are characteristic signs of Staphylococcus aureus in the nose:
- permanent discharge from the nose, transparent or with pus admixtures (yellow, green impregnations);
- frequent exacerbation of chronic sinusitis;
- adenoiditis, not amenable to drug treatment;
- rhinitis more often than 4-5 times a year;
- chronic tonsillitis ;
- congestion of thick mucus on the back wall of the nasopharynx. It feels like a lump in the throat, causes the need for cough and expectoration;
- an unpleasant, putrid odor from the mouth;
- frequent pharyngitis;
- enlarged lymph nodes and body temperature of about 37-37.3 degrees for no apparent reason;
- presence of hard crusts on the inner surface (mucosa) of the nasopharynx;
- Persecution in the throat, especially after eating.
It should be noted that Staphylococcus aureus causes sinusitis rarely, but if it is the cause of this disease, then there is a high risk of subsequent admission of pus to the shell of the brain. Therefore, with inflammation of the maxillary sinuses, it is necessary to check the nasopharynx for the presence of colonies of this microorganism.
Staphylococcus aureus in the nose - diagnosis
The bacterium under consideration is a normal component of both the mucous membranes in the human body and the superficial skin. But with the weakening of immunity or after the transferred infectious diseases, this microorganism begins to multiply actively, which leads to inflammatory purulent processes.
To diagnose pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus will help a smear from the nose. It should be taken in the morning without brushing your teeth. In addition, it is undesirable to rinse the nasopharynx with any liquids, in some laboratories it is not even recommended to drink water before taking the test. The resulting sample is then placed in special conditions favorable for the propagation of bacteria. After the allotted time, the original is compared with the actual number of colonies, on the basis of which a conclusion is made about the activity of the microorganism. Staphylococcus aureus in the nose does not exceed a value of 10 to 4 degrees.
Staphylococcus aureus in the nose - effective treatment
The therapy of the pathology under consideration is carried out by means of special antiseptic solutions, ointments, and immunomodulators. The use of antibiotic agents is justified only in cases when, against the background of bacterial multiplication, such complications as furuncles, cysts or abscess develop.
Preparations for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus in the nose:
- Imudon (capsules);
- Broncho-Munal (tablets);
- Staphylococcal bacteriophage (fluid for internal administration);
- Chlorophyllipt (antiseptic solution);
- IRS-19 (nose spray);
- Staphylococcal anatoxin (suspension for subcutaneous injection);
- Bactroban (nasal ointment).
Moreover, during the treatment of the disease it is important to take vitamins with a long course to maintain the defenses of the body.