The cuckoo medical procedure has nothing to do with a famous bird. This is the name of therapeutic nasal lavage, which was developed by the American doctor Proetz in the early 20th century.
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What is the cuckoo procedure?
With the help of the "cuckoo" you can defeat the inflammatory process in the maxillary sinuses at an early stage. During the procedure, the patient is injected with a special solution into one of the nostrils under pressure. At the same time, fluid is aspirated from another part of the nose. Rinsing helps to quickly and effectively clean the nasal cavity of pathogenic contents.
There is a simple explanation why medical manipulation was called such a funny word. During the process of cleansing the nose, the client is advised to say the phrase “cuckoo.” Articulation when pronouncing precisely these sounds blocks the access of air to the nasopharynx and helps to create the necessary pressure difference. This greatly reduces the risk of the solution entering the larynx.
Medical name of the method
Indian yogis performed the nose washing procedure before our era, and Muslims practiced in the seventh century. Over a long history, people have perfected manipulation. There was a method of moving the fluid along the Proetz - the so-called "cuckoo". Available drugs and technical devices are now used.
The benefits and indications for washing the sinuses according to Proetz
Many are in vain afraid of holding a cuckoo.This method is a worthy alternative to the puncture of the maxillary sinus (the so-called puncture).
The method is indicated for various diseases:
- bacterial, allergic or viral rhinitis;
- sinusitis;
- tonsillitis;
- sinusitis;
- adenoiditis;
- frontite;
- etmoiditis and other ailments.
Washing is used as an adjunct to complex therapy.
To get rid of the problem, at the same time, other doctor's appointments are performed to treat the disease.
Medical ENT procedure
The session can be arranged both on an outpatient basis and in a hospital setting.
Stages of carrying out:
Preparation for the procedure
After the examination, the doctor determines whether there is a need to pre-instill vasodilating solutions or drugs in the form of a spray into the nose. This may be necessary if severe swelling is observed and patency of the nasal canals is impaired. Then, depending on the condition of the patient and his individual characteristics (sensitivity to drugs, allergies, etc.), the doctor selects the appropriate solution. Antiseptics are usually used: furatsilin, dioxidin, miramistin, chlorhexidine. At the most severe stage of the disease, antibiotics can be used.
Manipulation
During the session, the adult patient is in a lying or reclining position. If the procedure is carried out for a child, then it is usually laid on its side. It is important to maintain endurance, not to move your head and, if possible, to breathe calmly. Using a syringe, a treatment solution is injected into the selected nostril, removed from the other contents from the maxillary sinuses by a surgical aspirator. A vacuum device or a special medical bulb is used. In the process of pumping fluid, the doctor can alternately clamp the nostril, and then release it sharply. The action is repeated, but now the nasal openings do the opposite job. During the manipulation, the patient says the code word "cuckoo." The duration of the session usually takes no more than 10 minutes.
The period after the intervention.
The client sits for about half an hour, tilting his head slightly. In the warmer months, after this period, you can go outside. In winter, it is better to stay indoors for at least an hour after manipulation. This is necessary in order not to overcool the mucous membrane, which, after cleansing, has increased sensitivity. At first, spontaneous leakage of fluid from the nose is observed, so a handkerchief will be needed. At the end of the cuckoo, it is recommended to refrain from physical exertion.
Depending on the severity of the problem, 3 to 10 sessions will be needed.
To achieve a therapeutic effect, it is necessary to perform an average of about 6 procedures.
Nasal lavage at home
The cuckoo method for sinusitis is carried out by qualified specialists. It is not recommended to do the procedure yourself, especially if the patient is a preschool child or a pregnant woman. In the absence of practical experience, the risk of mechanical damage to the nose and other problems is very high.
At home, you can perform a rinse with a saline solution or a preparation based on sea water. So without risk to health it will turn out to get rid of the pus that has accumulated in the sinuses. Take a regular syringe, remove the needle from it. You can also use a syringe. The container is filled with liquid and injected into one nostril, bending over the sink. The solution will pass through the courses and flow through another nasal opening. Perhaps at first part of it will fall into the oral cavity. If this happens all the time, then the procedure is being performed incorrectly. Skills for carrying out such manipulations will appear with experience. It is important to learn how to relax during the procedure.
What you should pay attention to:
- before washing, the nose must be cleaned of mucus;
- the solution is introduced slowly and accurately, in small portions;
- use a warm liquid with a temperature of about +35 ° C;
- too often flushing is harmful;
- it is better not to do the procedure just before bedtime, because the solution will still leak out for some time.
The lightweight version of the “cuckoo” can be used not only as a therapeutic method to combat the common cold and other problems. It is suitable for the prevention of respiratory diseases. If the nose completely "does not breathe", then you can not use this method. This can lead to the fact that with the pressure of water, the pathogenic contents get into the middle ear. Such a nuisance can provoke the development of otitis media and other complications.
Using the method during pregnancy
During the bearing of a child, the immunity in a woman often decreases. Many diseases are manifested that pose a danger not only to the pregnant woman, but also to the unborn baby. During this period, the list of banned drugs is expanding significantly. One of the methods of getting rid of sinusitis and many other ENT diseases can be washing the sinuses of the nose with the cuckoo method.
In this case, medications that are safe for the mother and child are used. You can use miramistin. Many vasoconstrictor drugs, such as farmazolin or nazivin, are prohibited for pregnant women. If it is necessary to remove the swelling of the nasal mucosa, then drugs approved for babies are chosen. Usually, up to 10 washes are performed without problems for an adult patient. For women in position, their number is limited to 2-3 sessions.
Possible complications
Rinsing the nose according to Proetz is considered a fairly safe undertaking.
In addition to emotional discomfort, it can cause physical manifestations:
- repeated sneezing;
- discomfort or mild pain in the forehead;
- burning in the nasal cavity;
- nose bleed;
- headache;
- congestion in the ears;
- redness of the eyes.
Typically, these symptoms do not last long and go away on their own. More serious complications of the ENT procedure include vomiting and mucosal injuries, but they rarely occur. If there are abnormalities in the development of the nose, then damage to the middle ear or auditory tube is possible. To prevent such injuries, the doctor carefully examines the patient before the session.
Contraindications to the procedure
Manipulation cannot be carried out for the following group of patients:
- People with low blood coagulation. Pathology is determined using special tests. One of the signs of disturbances in the functioning of the hemostatic system can be frequent nosebleeds.
- Suffering from mental disorders. For example, in the presence of epilepsy, washing can not be carried out even during remission.
- To the little ones. For small children, the “cuckoo” procedure is replaced with a more gentle method - water-washing the nose with saline.
- For those who have congenital or acquired deformities of the nose. For example, there is a curvature of the nasal septum.
- At elevated temperatures.
Lavage of the sinuses using the cuckoo method is a good auxiliary way to cope with the pathology in case of serious ENT diseases. With proper manipulation, the risk of complications is small.
