Nasal rinsing using the Proetz method
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In what cases is “cuckoo” prescribed?
If symptoms of sinusitis, sphenoiditis, or frontal sinusitis appear, you should consult a doctor about the advisability of undergoing such treatment. Cuckoo for rinsing the nose is part of the complex therapy of ENT organs. There are certain indications and contraindications for the use of this method.
Cuckoo rinsing is prescribed for:
- Sinusitis
- Adenoiditis
- Nasal polyps
- Prolonged runny nose
- Rinitis of allergic origin
Rinsing the nose with a cuckoo helps well with various diseases of the ENT organs of an infectious-inflammatory nature, accompanied by the appearance of a large number of pathological secretions.
The list of contraindications for this procedure includes epilepsy and some mental disorders, recurrent nosebleeds. For especially sensitive patients, local anesthesia of the nasal cavity with solutions of novocaine or lidocaine is used. Cuckoo for the common cold for children is usually prescribed to young patients over 5 years of age.
The technique has proven itself in the treatment of mild to moderate sinusitis.
Vacuum rinsing of the nose for sinusitis
Cuckoo for sinusitis is prescribed for any form of this disease. The advantages of the method include:
- Painless (minor discomfort may be present)
- Efficiency
- No need for rehabilitation
Important! Before starting the manipulation, you must make sure that the patient is not allergic to the drugs used for flushing.
Rinsing the nasopharynx using the moving method takes up to 10 minutes. First you need to blow your nose and eliminate swelling with vasoconstrictor drops.
Next, the patient takes a half-sitting or lying position, and the doctor uses a syringe to pour a warm antiseptic substance into one of the patient’s nostrils.
In parallel with this, the injected drug is removed from the other nasal passage by vacuum suction, along with pathological secretions in the form of mucus and pus. The manipulation is carried out first with one nostril, then with the other. Throughout the entire session, the patient says “ku-ku” as he exhales so that mucus does not enter the throat.
Attention! The doctor individually selects the composition of the drug, as well as the rate of its infusion. The diagnosis of the individual patient, general condition, and tolerability of various medications are taken into account.
ENT cuckoo does not involve complex rehabilitation, but there are still a number of restrictions after the procedure. It is not advisable to go outside for a quarter of an hour in summer and half an hour in winter. This is an important condition for complete drainage of the remaining solution and restoration of nasal breathing. This precaution eliminates the risk of hypothermia, which can negate the effectiveness of flushing.
A nasal vacuum can be done both on an outpatient basis and in a hospital setting. The doctor decides which option is more suitable for a particular patient.
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What else do you need to know about washing with the cuckoo method?
Treatment using the cuckoo movement method at the K+31 clinic is carried out using modern equipment by experienced ENT doctors. Some patients' eyes turn slightly red during the procedure - this is a normal reaction, as is sneezing, feelings of pressure in the nose, and a slight burning sensation. But the doctor still needs to be notified of any discomfort that has arisen.
You can make a cuckoo if you have polyposis of the nose and paranasal sinuses, or ethmoiditis. The procedure is almost never accompanied by complications. Its main task is to clean the nasal passages and paranasal sinuses from secretions that contain pathological microorganisms.
Due to this:
- Relieves inflammation and swelling
- The infection is stopped
- Swelling is eliminated
The cuckoo procedure for sinusitis and other diseases of the nose alleviates the patient’s condition. Improvement usually occurs after the first session. The total number of procedures depends on the severity and nature of the disease. First, the doctor must examine the patient, make sure the diagnosis is correct or make one, if this has not yet been done, and assess the general condition. On average, one to seven sessions are required.
The ENT procedure cuckoo should be performed under the supervision of specialists; you should not try to do it at home yourself. The effectiveness of such manipulation has been proven in practice. This technique improves breathing without surgery. It speeds up the healing of upper respiratory tract diseases; there are minimal contraindications to its use, but consultation with a doctor is mandatory in any case.
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What is the essence of the treatment technique?
The cuckoo nose or Proetz method involves the use of a lavage fluid that moves through the nasal sinuses. Using special equipment due to the circulation of the medicine.
A liquid is injected into one nasal sinus, reaching the nasopharynx and rushing to the other part of the nose. It flushes out pus and excess mucus, making breathing easier. Washing the cuckoo cleanses the space under each of the nasal conchas and removes pathological secretions. The procedure is performed to free the paranasal sinuses and the area of adenoid growths.
Important! Cuckoo in the nose requires mandatory isolation of the nasopharynx from the oral cavity and trachea with larynx. This prevents the rinsing substance from entering the nasal cavity and sinuses, forms a closed system, and increases the effectiveness of therapeutic manipulation.
During the procedure, the patient breathes through the mouth and repeats “ku” many times, creating a natural barrier from the soft palate with the epiglottis. Hence the name cuckoo.