The use of ultraviolet irradiation in children and adults. Physiotherapy and acute respiratory infections Is it possible to do physiotherapy with a fever?

Quite often, parents wonder whether a UFO (ultraviolet radiation) device is needed at home and in the kindergarten group? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to understand what the mechanism of action of ultraviolet radiation is and in what cases it is necessary.

Ultraviolet radiation is electromagnetic radiation, the main source of which is the sun. That is, ordinary sunlight. In 1877, scientists discovered that sunlight inhibits the growth of microorganisms. Of course, they studied this phenomenon and identified which spectrum of sunlight rays had the desired effect and called this radiation ultraviolet.

Currently, a huge number of devices with an artificial source of ultraviolet radiation have been created. These devices are used in medicine for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes, for disinfection of premises.

What diseases can be cured with ultraviolet radiation?

Using the most common quartz lamp (UV device) you can:

Treat inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs (, -,). Treatment of inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs using a home ultraviolet irradiation device must be coordinated with your doctor, since in acute forms of inflammation, ultraviolet radiation can lead to a worsening of the condition and the development of complications.

Carry out treatment and prevention in children. The main treatment for rickets in children is ultraviolet radiation. Under its influence, the child’s body begins to synthesize vitamin D, which is so necessary for the growth and development of children.

Treat skin diseases. Ultraviolet radiation helps cope with bacterial skin diseases (streptoderma, juvenile acne, pyoderma, etc.), fungal skin diseases (candidiasis, gingivitis, etc.), and promotes rapid wound healing.

Increase the body's resistance to infections ().

Treat myositis, neuritis, etc.

Ultraviolet radiation affects the human body:

Bactericidal,

Anti-inflammatory,

Anesthetic,

Reparative,

General strengthening and immunostimulating effects,

Restoration of bone tissue and nervous system cells

Ultraviolet radiation should not be used:

In acute purulent processes or exacerbation of chronic diseases,

If you have a tendency to bleed,

With active form of tuberculosis,

In the presence of tumor processes,

For systemic blood diseases.

How to use a UV device at home?

When using ultraviolet radiation to treat a child, every mother needs to remember the basic rules:

1. Use protective equipment: safety glasses, shields. When quartzing, there should be no people in the room. In children's institutions, quartz treatment can be carried out using a special recirculator apparatus. In this device, the quartz lamp is located in a closed tank, through which air is forced and purified. Such recirculators can be used in the presence of children. Quartzization of the room allows you to avoid the spread of infections in the children's group.

2. Before using ultraviolet radiation to treat your baby, be sure to consult with your pediatrician or physical therapist. Doctors will help you choose a treatment regimen in accordance with the course of the disease, the age of the child and his individual characteristics. You can also always check the results of your treatment with your doctor.

3. When using a UV device at home, remember the individual characteristics of children’s skin. Thus, children with fair skin (blond, blue eyes), as well as red-haired children, have increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. Prolonged exposure may cause burns.

4. After quartzing a room using a quartz lamp, be sure to ventilate the room, as a large amount of ozone is released. After air disinfection using a bactericidal lamp (ozone-free), ventilation is not required.

What does a UV device for home use look like?

Currently the following devices are used:

Devices for air disinfection (quartz lamps, bactericidal lamps, recirculators).

Devices for the treatment of diseases. These devices are a plastic case with a bactericidal lamp inside and a set of tubes of different sizes. Using even such a device, you can disinfect indoor air. After use, the tube should be washed in soapy water.

In the latter case, you must carefully follow the instructions, since improper use of the device can cause harm to the body.

Quartzization as a method of therapy

The main useful property of quartz treatment is the destruction of pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms that provoke the development of various diseases. To carry out this procedure, you must have a quartz lamp. Typically, therapy takes place within the walls of hospitals, clinics, and sanatoriums.

Reference! Such devices are available for free sale, so anyone can purchase a quartz lamp and use it at home.

The operating principle of such devices is quite simple:

The lamp contains a bulb, which was made using quartz glass.
After turning on the device, the flask begins to heat up.
Due to heating, ultraviolet light is emitted.
Radiation destroys harmful microorganisms.

Quartz treatment can be used to treat patients of all age groups. It is allowed to use a quartz lamp as a method of treating small children.

Quartzing the nose while breastfeeding and during pregnancy is also not prohibited. However, this method can only be used after consulting a doctor. The duration and frequency of sessions is of great importance.

Use: Permissible Duration and Frequency

The duration of the first session should be short (from thirty seconds to one minute).

The duration of the second and subsequent sessions must be increased by thirty or sixty seconds, depending on the doctor’s prescription.

The last procedure will ultimately last from three to five minutes, depending on the selected increment of duration.

The total number of sessions is of great importance. You cannot use quartz treatment to irradiate one area of the skin more than once during the day (the rule also applies to the nose/throat area). The maximum number of sessions performed at one site should be limited to five procedures.

Thus, the course of therapy with a quartz lamp, if used on one area of the skin, is five to six days (one procedure per day). How often can a child’s nose be quartzed so as not to harm his body? The maximum duration of therapy for children should not exceed seven days, and the duration of the session should be limited (no more than one minute).

Contraindications to the procedure

Quartz treatment of living rooms has virtually no contraindications. In human therapy, things are different. In some cases, the use of this type of physiotherapy is strictly prohibited. Thus, quartz treatment is contraindicated if the patient has:

acute inflammatory processes;
hypertrichosis;
neoplasms;
bleeding tendency;
endocrine system disorders;
cardiovascular failure;
active form of tuberculosis;
thyrotoxicosis;
hypertension (second and third stages);
stomach/duodenal ulcers;
systemic blood flow diseases;
increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation;
dilated superficial blood vessels;
renal failure.

If the patient has recently experienced a serious illness and his body has just begun to recover, it is also advisable to abandon quartz treatment. The procedure can be carried out only after complete recovery and restoration of the body.

Indications for use

There are a large number of diseases for the development of which quartz treatment can be used. However, you should resort to using this medical technique only if you have a doctor’s prescription. Today, experts recommend their patients to use quartz lamps in case of development of:

Flu. Quartzization is carried out only after the peak of the disease. The purpose of the method is to prevent the development of complications associated with this disease.
Ostrogorinitis. It is prescribed, as in the previous case, to prevent the development of complications. But it is strictly forbidden to carry out the procedure with green snot (the exception is the appointment of a specialist).
Acute inflammation of the maxillary sinuses. Ultraviolet irradiation of the nasal mucosa is performed.
Chronic tonsillitis. To carry out the procedure, a tube with an oblique cut is used. The radiation falls on the tonsils.
Sinusitis. Quartz treatment for sinusitis reduces pain symptoms and alleviates the patient’s general condition. It is used only in the absence of purulent discharge, that is, in the initial and late stages of therapy.
Laryngitis/pharyngitis. It can be used both in the development of acute forms of these diseases and for the treatment of chronic diseases.
Otitis. Reduces pain and is used in the absence of purulent discharge.
Sore throats. Quartz treatment allows you to localize and reduce inflammation and reduce pain.
Adenoids. Nasal quartz treatment for adenoids is often used in the treatment of children. The procedure does not cause pain, so the child is not afraid or reluctant to undergo it.

The procedure is also prescribed for bronchitis, asthma, pharyngotracheitis and other respiratory diseases, but in this case the patient’s chest is exposed to radiation. In addition, it is advisable to use a quartz lamp for the prevention of upper respiratory tract diseases during seasonal exacerbations.

How to use a quartz lamp yourself

As mentioned above, anyone can buy the device (you can easily find the “Solnyshko” device on the market, intended for both adults and children). This will save the patient from having to visit the hospital again. In case of home use of a quartz lamp, you must carefully follow the doctor's prescription and the instructions supplied with the device.

The algorithm for using a quartz lamp is as follows:

First of all, you need to take care of safety. The person undergoing the procedure must wear special protective glasses (supplied with the devices) and cover all unprotected areas of the body.
Next, you need to turn on the device and leave it for five minutes. During this time, the device will adjust to the optimal operating mode.
After five minutes have passed, you can begin the procedure. The duration of the session depends on the specific doctor’s prescriptions and previous procedures. During the first procedure, thirty to sixty seconds will be enough. Further, as mentioned earlier, it is necessary to increase the duration of subsequent sessions by thirty seconds or one minute.
After completing the session, the device must be turned off. You can use a quartz lamp after twenty minutes (only if you need to use it on another person).

Attention! You cannot carry out more than one quartz session during the day. Violation of this rule can lead to burns of the mucous membrane and other unpleasant consequences.

It is also necessary to monitor fire safety. It is prohibited to use a tanning device. These devices are not intended to achieve such results and do not affect the darkening of the skin. Neglecting this rule can lead to the development of serious illnesses. In addition, there should be no pets or plants nearby during the procedure.

Thus, quartzing of the throat and nose is widely used in modern medicine. With its help, you can speed up the treatment of many diseases of the upper respiratory tract (sinusitis, influenza, rhinitis, sore throat, etc.). However, this procedure is contraindicated for some categories of citizens.

Conclusion

Anyone can purchase a quartz lamp for home use. In any case, you must carefully follow your doctor's instructions. The device can be used without consultation only for preventive purposes and in accordance with the instructions described in the instructions for it.

When treating diseases, quartzing is used as an additional procedure, so therapy must be accompanied by medication.

Directory of main ENT diseases and their treatment

All information on the site is for informational purposes only and does not claim to be absolutely accurate from a medical point of view. Treatment must be carried out by a qualified doctor. By self-medicating you can harm yourself!

Ultraviolet lamp for throat and nose

Quartzization is the process of exposing objects, airspace, premises, medical instruments, and certain areas of the human body to ultraviolet radiation for bactericidal purposes.

Mechanism of action

Ultraviolet radiation is electromagnetic waves with a wavelength range from 180 to 400 nm, which significantly distinguishes the method from other methods of exposure to an electromagnetic field, in particular, from ultra-high exposure using UHF. Depending on the biological effect provided, three wavelength ranges are distinguished:

Long wave radiation.
Medium wave.
Shortwave.

The main mechanism of action of ultraviolet radiation on the body is realized through the ability of biological tissues to selectively absorb light radiation, as a result of which the molecules that make up DNA and RNA are able to transform into a different state, which leads to the release of biologically active substances that affect the implementation of humoral regulation, nervous activation -reflex connections, chains of immune interactions.

Therapeutic effects

The depth of penetration and impact on sensitive tissues and the development of the therapeutic desired result depend on the wavelength of ultraviolet radiation:

The main effect that develops in response to light exposure is the appearance of ultraviolet erythema. Medium wave radiation with a wavelength of up to 295 nm has an erythematous effect. This effect on tissue has regenerative, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, trophism-improving, and desensitizing properties.
Everyone knows the antirachitic effect of ultraviolet radiation. Vitamin D is formed under the influence of ultraviolet light.
The bactericidal effect of radiation manifests itself either through a direct effect on a microorganism, leading to the destruction (denaturation) of protein molecules inside the pathogenic agent, or indirectly through stimulation of the body’s immune response.
Under the influence of ultraviolet irradiation, metabolic processes in the body, calcium and phosphorus metabolism are normalized.
Under the influence of the specified spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, the activity of the autonomic nervous system, vascular tone, the work of the pituitary-hypothalamic system, and endocrine glands are regulated.

Due to the versatility of its possible effects on the body, ultraviolet irradiation is widely used for the treatment and prevention of various pathological conditions and diseases.

The use of different radiation ranges has clear indications and contraindications.

For the treatment of diseases of the nose and throat, for rhinitis and colds, short-wave radiation is often used.

Indications

There are quite a lot of modifications of special equipment, ultraviolet lamps, designed to quartz rooms, disinfect air, and perform therapeutic and preventive tasks.

Methods of UV exposure can be imagined:

General effect on the body.
Local therapeutic effect.
Impact inside the cavities - on the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, nasopharynx, sinuses, pelvic cavity in women.
Exposure for the purpose of disinfection in premises, for processing medical instruments.

Indications for local exposure, which is especially widely used in pediatric practice and in the treatment of ENT diseases in adult patients, are:

Angina. It is used at the very beginning of the disease at the stage of catarrhal changes in the tonsils, when there are no purulent-necrotic deposits on the tonsils and there is no temperature. In such a clinical situation, the procedure can stop further progression of pathological changes. Or at the recovery stage, when ultraviolet exposure helps reduce the rehabilitation period, it participates in tissue regeneration and restoration.
Sinusitis, sinusitis without purulent discharge in the early period or during the recovery period, accelerating regeneration processes.
Runny nose of various etiologies at any stage of the disease. In this case, it is especially important to note the bactericidal effect of ultraviolet radiation. Promotes a speedy cure and restoration of the normal structure of the nasal mucosa.
Signs of external, otitis media without purulent manifestations. The technique helps not only to cope with inflammation and infection, but also to reduce pain.
Laryngitis, pharyngitis. Use for the treatment of acute and chronic forms of diseases is justified.
Treatment of peritonsillar abscesses and other complications of acute viral and bacterial diseases.
The use of ultraviolet radiation for prophylactic purposes during the seasonal rise in infectious diseases is justified, especially in patients at risk: with weakened immunity, frequently ill people, children.

For the best therapeutic effect, radiation doses, mode of application, duration must be selected taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient.

Each disease or pathological condition has a specific mode of action, duration of the procedure, frequency and duration of recommended physiotherapeutic treatment.

Contraindications

In the presence of an oncological process.
During the acute phase of the inflammatory process, in the presence of a purulent substrate at the site of inflammation.
In patients suffering from various forms of tuberculosis.
In patients with diseases or conditions accompanied by hypersensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, suffering from photodermatitis.
Patients in the acute period after myocardial and cerebral infarction.

The attending physician should prescribe the procedure, taking into account the patient’s condition and severe concomitant pathology!

Technical equipment

Today, perhaps, all outpatient and inpatient medical institutions are equipped with the necessary equipment for local ultraviolet exposure.

A special device has been developed for treatment and performing procedures at home, which certainly seems convenient.

Any device, regardless of whether it is stationary or portable, has fundamentally similar technical equipment: in addition to the necessary irradiator device in which an ultraviolet spectrum beam is generated, there is a set of attachments designed for a specific field of influence. The kit also includes goggles to protect your eyes from ultraviolet light during the procedure.

Device for home use

The most popular device is the “Sun” for treating the throat and nose at home, or the ultraviolet irradiator UOFK-01. The equipment set includes:

The irradiator itself, whose weight does not exceed 1 kg.
A set of attachments for quartzing the nose and throat.
Eye protection.
Detailed instructions indicating dosage regimens, duration of therapeutic effects for various diseases.
Biological dosimeter necessary for individual calculation of radiation biodose.

The “Sun” ultraviolet lamp allows you to use it for:

Carrying out the procedure of quartzing the nose and throat for colds.
Quartzize small rooms.
Use for the treatment of superficial skin diseases if there are indications for the use of a UV lamp.
It is used to prevent metabolic disorders caused by a lack of sunlight.

The restriction for use, in addition to general contraindications for the procedure, is children under three years of age.

Features of use for various conditions

Let's look at some specific questions about how a UV lamp is used for the most common pathological conditions:

Flu, acute respiratory infections. It can be used not only for treatment in the early stages, but also during the rehabilitation period, as well as for the prevention of diseases. The facial part is irradiated using a special attachment for the back wall of the pharynx and nasal cavity. The initial duration of the procedure is 1 minute, with a gradual increase to 3 minutes. The duration of the course is 10 days.
Acute, chronic rhinitis. For the treatment of a runny nose, a good therapeutic effect is obtained from ultraviolet irradiation of the plantar surfaces of the feet at a distance of about 10 cm, lasting up to 15 minutes for 4–5 days. The procedure using a nozzle is carried out after the acute phenomena have subsided. The noses of small children must first be cleaned of crusts. Therapy begins with one minute, gradually increasing the exposure to three minutes. Course duration is 5–6 days.
Acute pharyngitis, laryngitis. The therapeutic effect is achieved by remote exposure to the anterior surface of the chest and back of the neck, lasting up to 10 minutes for 3-4 days. Quartzing of the throat using a special nozzle is carried out starting from one minute, increasing the exposure to 2-3 minutes, the course of treatment is 6-7 days.

Is it allowed to do quartz and inhalation procedures at a temperature of 38.2?

Good afternoon. My son (he will be 4 years old in April) started getting sick on March 5th, it started with snot, they used saline solution, on March 7th we visited his grandmother, he started coughing, on March 9th we arrived home - the cough became more frequent and intensified. On March 10, we went to see a pediatrician, who prescribed plenty of fluids and procedures: quartzing of the tonsils, nose, saline inhalation. There is no wheezing, the neck is slightly red. I took a bath last night. At night (I don’t know if there is a causal connection with swimming), the temperature rose to 37.2, it did nothing, it stayed like that until the morning. Now my son is sleeping, his temperature has risen again to 38.2. The question is, should I go for the procedures after lunch? Please answer!! Thank you.

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Quartz lamp treatment

Treatment with a quartz lamp is currently used everywhere, since a quartz lamp is a reliable and safe way to treat and prevent a number of diseases (a complete list of indications for the use of a quartz lamp can be found on this page). However, when using quartz lamps, you must adhere to certain recommendations so as not to harm your health.

Firstly, treatment with a quartz lamp should be carried out after consultation with your doctor. Each person's skin is individual, and everyone has different tolerance to ultraviolet rays. It depends on the thickness and type of skin, age, health status, and time of year (susceptibility to ultraviolet radiation increases in spring and decreases in autumn). Therefore, only a doctor will be able to prescribe the desired regimen and duration of irradiation in each specific case. This is especially true for quartzing young children.
Secondly, it is very important to choose the right model of quartz lamp for you. Lamps OUFk 01 and OUFd 01 are intended for quartzing small children and disinfecting premises, lamp OUFb 04 is a powerful bactericidal lamp for disinfecting premises, lamp OUFk 03 is used to replenish the lack of sun and treat skin diseases, model OUFk 05 combines the functions of a bactericidal lamp and a lamp for the treatment of skin diseases. A quartz lamp kills fungus when quartzing a room, and a quartz lamp also kills lichen. To destroy fungi and various viruses, it is better to use powerful quartz lamps, such as OUFb 04 or UVk 05. To destroy lichen, lamps are used that can be used to quartz people. You can read more about the differences between lamp models on this page.
Thirdly, it is necessary to follow the operating mode of the lamp specified in the instructions, only in this case it will serve you for a long time. Typically, the quartz lamp should be operated for a few minutes, then allowed to rest. After using some models of quartz lamps, you need to ventilate the room to remove ozone from the air that is released when the lamp operates. Do not look at the lamp without protective glasses to avoid damaging your eyes.
Fourthly, there are contraindications for the use of quartz lamps. All quartz lamps are prohibited from use in the presence of the following diseases: stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, active tuberculosis, hypertension, systemic blood diseases, and the presence of malignant neoplasms.

Comparative characteristics of quartz lamps (click here)

Treatment with a quartz lamp, therefore, should be carried out after consulting a doctor and following the instructions specified in the instruction manual for each specific quartz lamp model. When using a quartz lamp, adhere to the following rules:

Be sure to wear protective glasses for yourself and your child before using the lamp - they will help protect your eyes from ultraviolet radiation. Areas of the body that are not to be irradiated should be covered with a towel. The distance from the skin to the lamp should be at least 50 cm;
After switching on, the lamp should stabilize within 5 minutes. In general, the operating mode of the lamp should be one minute of operation, then a break;
Treatment with a quartz lamp should be carried out in a mode from 0.5 minutes to 3 minutes, with an increase of 0.5 minutes each time. One area of skin should not be irradiated more than once a day. Before using the lamp, the skin can be lubricated with oil to prevent drying (if you have very dry skin);
Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions and instructions. Excessive exposure can cause skin dryness or pigmentation. If you have suffered a serious illness, refrain from using a quartz lamp until your body is completely restored. It is not recommended to use the lamp at elevated body temperatures;
If after a quartz treatment session you have a severe headache, irritation, dizziness, your body cannot tolerate ultraviolet radiation, both artificial and real. In this case, quartzization procedures are not recommended;
Quartz lamps are not intended for tanning - they do not contain a spectrum of UV radiation, which leads to darkening of the skin (and can lead to dangerous diseases). Therefore, quartz lamps do not cause sudden darkening of the skin;
When operating a quartz lamp, fire safety rules must be observed;
When operating a quartz lamp, there should be no domestic plants or animals in its irradiation zone.

Treatment with a quartz lamp will be a pleasant and safe process if you follow the above recommendations.

How to use a quartz lamp?

To use a quartz lamp, clear the room of all living things. How does a quartz lamp work at home? The operation of a quartz lamp at home is no different from the principle of exposure in any other room. Your pets can be seriously harmed by UV rays. Plants will certainly die immediately after the first quartz treatment. The procedure is detrimental to the growth and vital activity of plant cells. A quartz lamp kills fungus, so it is necessary to leave those pieces of furniture on which it has grown. Also, a quartz lamp kills lichen, but in order not to harm a pet that has lichen, it is necessary to use quartz lamps that have the ability to quartz people through attachments. When quartzing rooms with powerful lamps, remove animals and people from the room. You can place the necessary furniture in the room for quartzing (surface disinfection). Ultraviolet rays, filling the air with ozone, penetrate into the most inaccessible places of objects and furniture. Therefore, germs and viruses will no longer have a chance to survive.
Before turning on the lamp, you must wear safety glasses. Most patients with a burn to the surface of the eyeball go to the ambulance due to ordinary inattention when studying the instructions. How does a quartz lamp work in the presence of a person without protective glasses? If you still did not wear glasses, then you can determine the first signs of a burn to the eyeball: lacrimation, photophobia and eye pain. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Turn on the lamp for half an hour and leave the room without taking off your safety glasses. Do not touch the lamp surface (glass quartz tube). In the event that you could not avoid touching, wipe the surface of the lamp with a special lint-free cloth soaked in an alcohol solution. It is not recommended to leave the lamp on for more than half an hour. How to use a quartz lamp with repeated exposure? The lamp must cool for at least 40 minutes before quartzing again. Calculate the lamp operation schedule as follows: 30 min. work, 40 min. break. To ensure better disinfection, try to change the location of the lamp when re-quartzing.
When returning indoors, put your safety glasses back on. Carefully remove the cable from the socket, or press the power off button on the body of the quartz device. Be sure to ventilate the room; ozone released in large quantities is harmful to the body.

How does a quartz lamp work when performing procedures on the surface of the human body?

Quartzization of a person should be done only after consultation with a doctor. Each organism is individual, so exposure to rays on the body can be dangerous.

Why is a quartz lamp harmful?

A person who does not protect his eyes with special glasses can be harmed by a quartz lamp. Why is a quartz lamp dangerous? Before quartzing, it is necessary to remove children and animals from the premises. Otherwise, harm from radiation will be inevitable; this may negatively affect the body’s skin if you use a high-power indoor lamp. Before use, read the instructions, the lamps may be safe in the presence of people. Quartzization is capable of destroying all known viruses in the air of an irradiated room, but, unfortunately, the source of the virus is an infected person, he will continue to spread the disease. Therefore, it is best to purchase a universal quartz lamp for quartzing people and premises. The most pressing question is: why is a quartz lamp harmful? Can the procedure destroy beneficial microorganisms for humans? Why is a quartz lamp dangerous for plants, animals and humans? If you have chosen a quartz lamp for procedures with ear tips, mouth and nose tips, then, of course, such a lamp is not capable of destroying necessary and beneficial microorganisms in a person, but, on the contrary, can strengthen the immune system and relieve the first signs of a cold. The purpose of quartz lamps is different, so be sure to study the technical specifications before purchasing. A quartz lamp will not be dangerous to humans if used correctly, according to the instructions.

What you need to know about a quartz lamp?

Quartz treatment is a very effective method of combating various diseases, and is also widely used for prevention. Quartz lamps are used in medical, preschool and other institutions, and they are also used at home. Using ultraviolet light, premises are treated, that is, they are disinfected. It is effective for the prevention and treatment of rickets, some skin diseases, as well as diseases of the respiratory system.

Ultraviolet irradiation can be:

Local (local) UV irradiation of the skin,

Ural federal district of premises and household items.

General UFO is indicated for:

Increasing the body's resistance to various infections, including influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections;
Treatment of inflammatory diseases of internal organs (especially the respiratory system), peripheral nervous system;
Prevention and treatment of rickets in children, pregnant and lactating women;
Treatment of pyoderma, common pustular diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue;
Normalization of immunity in chronic sluggish inflammatory processes;
Normalization of phosphorus-calcium metabolism, improvement of reparative processes for bone fractures;
Compensation for ultraviolet (solar) deficiency for persons whose professional activities are in the absence of sunlight;
Treatment of widespread furunculosis and other pyoderma of the skin;
Treatment of atopic dermatitis (common neurodermatitis);
Treatment of winter forms of psoriasis.

Local ultraviolet radiation is indicated for:

Bronchial asthma;
Prolonged course of chronic bronchitis;
Acute and chronic neuralgia and neuropathy of peripheral nerves;
Deforming arthrosis, reactive and rheumatoid arthritis;
Traumatic injuries to the skin and musculoskeletal system (bone fractures);
Purulent wounds, trophic ulcers, bedsores, inflammatory infiltrates, boils, corbuncles;
Acute and chronic erysipelas;
Shingles (herpes zoster);
Acute and chronic inflammation of the female genital organs.

Intracavitary ultraviolet irradiation is indicated for:

Periodontitis, periodontal disease, ginginitis;
Chronic tonsillitis;
Chronic subatrophic pharyngitis, acute pharyngitis;
Acute and vasomotor rhinitis;
Acute respiratory diseases;
Acute and chronic inflammation of the external and middle ear;
Acute and chronic inflammation of the vagina.

Ural irradiation of premises and household items is used to disinfect them. You can irradiate a room, children's toys, dishes, and other household items. This helps in the fight against infections, because sometimes it is not enough to treat only the people themselves - pathogens can remain in the things that surround us.

Follow the instructions!

Before using a quartz lamp at home, be sure to consult your doctor about contraindications and appropriate dosage. The desired effect can only be achieved if you strictly follow the doctor’s instructions. After all, each person reacts to treatment in his own way, so you can’t get by with just general recommendations. Ultraviolet rays are biologically active and can cause serious harm if used improperly. The sensitivity of the skin to UV radiation varies among people and depends on many factors: age, skin type and its qualities, general condition of the body and even the time of year. By the way, blondes may experience more pronounced redness after irradiation than brunettes.

Two main rules for using a quartz lamp: be sure to wear safety glasses and do not exceed the recommended exposure time. Safety glasses, as a rule, come complete with a quartz machine.

All areas of the skin that are not planned to be irradiated should be covered with a towel. It is important to follow the recommended irradiation time because if it is exceeded, there is a possibility of drying out the skin and causing pigmentation.

It is necessary to begin irradiating a person 5 minutes after the quartz lamp lights up; it is during this time that a stable operating mode is established.

The ultraviolet lamp should be located at a distance of half a meter from the irradiated area of the skin.

Before irradiation, lightly spread your skin evenly with oil or cream (sunscreen is best).

The duration of irradiation should be increased gradually, starting from 0.5 minutes, increasing by 0.5-1 minutes in each session, eventually reaching 3 minutes. One area can be irradiated no more than 5 times, no more than once a day.

At the end of the session, the quartz lamp must be turned off, and can be turned on again only 15 minutes after complete cooling for 15 minutes.

Do not use a quartz lamp for tanning.

Animals and domestic plants should not enter the irradiation zone.

Contraindications

Radiation should not be carried out at elevated temperatures or after suffering a serious illness. If a quartz lamp is used to disinfect premises, then you can ignore the contraindications, since there should be no people in the room during quartzing. But for ultraviolet radiation that directly affects humans, the contraindications for use are:

renal failure;
cardiovascular failure;
endocrine system disorders;
neoplasms (tumors);
hypertrichosis (thickening of the nail plate);
dilated superficial blood vessels;
active form of tuberculosis;
tendency to bleed;
acute and chronic inflammatory processes in the acute stage;
hypertension stage II-III;
circulatory failure stage II-III;
thyrotoxicosis (damage to the thyroid gland);
peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in the acute stage;
systemic blood diseases;
advanced atherosclerosis of the cerebral arteries and coronary vessels;
increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.

If during the procedure or some time after its completion a severe headache begins, nervous irritation or dizziness appears, then it is better to stop quartzing or, on the recommendation of a doctor, at least reduce the exposure time.

Some physiological ailments can be overcome not only by pharmacological drugs, but also by physiotherapy procedures. Such techniques are widely used in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases. One of the common methods of physiotherapeutic influence is ultraviolet irradiation. Next, we will consider in detail what it is, how the procedure is carried out, and how effective it is for certain pathologies of the nasopharynx.

The essence of the technique

Ultraviolet technique, or as it is also called UVR, is a method of therapeutic exposure to electromagnetic waves on a specific area. Electromagnetic radiation cannot be seen with the naked eye. This method is actively used to combat pathologies of inflammatory etiology. The influence of electromagnetic rays makes it possible to achieve the release of biological substances such as histamine and others. Subsequently, entering the circulatory system, these elements contribute to increased blood flow to the irradiated area, thereby ensuring the movement of leukocytes to the lesion.

The main effects of the procedure:

relieving the inflammatory process;
analgesic effect;
the ability to actively restore tissues, accelerate their regeneration after receiving various types of injuries;
disinfection. Quartz treatment kills pathogenic microorganisms on the surface of the lesion and in the wound area;
normalization of various types of metabolism, such as protein, lipid and others.

It is important to remember that ultraviolet radiation is prescribed for children to combat rachitic pathology. It affects the skin and stimulates the production of vitamin D, which is often deficient in children, especially in winter.

Areas of application

The versatile effects of ultraviolet irradiation make it possible to use it to treat various types of diseases. The most widespread use of this technique is observed in the therapeutic treatment of ENT diseases. It is recommended to carry it out in the following cases:

For sore throat or sore throat in the first few days, especially with the so-called catarrhal form. During this period, the patient should not have a fever or purulent plaque. At this stage, the active impact of rays on enlarged tonsils prevents the spread of infection. In addition, the procedure is recommended at the rehabilitation stage, when the inflamed tonsils have already been cleared of ulcers and the patient’s condition has stabilized. Irradiation then makes it possible to reduce rehabilitation time and speed up the recovery process.
For various manifestations of sinusitis and sinusitis. Electromagnetic waves are prescribed during the catarrhal period of the disease, during a period when there is no stagnation of purulent formations, or at the rehabilitation stage, to accelerate regeneration processes.
With enlarged adenoids in young children. This method reduces swelling and disinfects the mucous membrane. Course manipulations work to prevent the spread of swelling and inflammation.
For rhinitis. Prescribed for bactericidal control at any stage of disease development.
For treatment of hearing organs. Ural irradiation is used, in particular, for the treatment of purulent otitis media. This allows you to destroy pathogenic microorganisms and reduce the inflammatory process.
For pharyngitis or damage to the posterior wall of the nasopharynx area. It is used in the acute period, as well as in the chronic form.

It is important that electromagnetic radiation is prescribed to enhance the response of the local immune system, especially during seasonal exacerbations, as well as to eliminate vitamin D deficiency. In addition, there are a number of conditions for which doctors prescribe additional physiotherapy.

Before starting, you should make a clear diagnosis and establish the cause of the damage to the nose and pharynx. In addition, this technique has a number of features and limitations that can cause harm and may contribute to the development of severe exacerbations.

Contraindications for use

When prescribing, it is worth considering not only the huge number of positive effects, but also a number of serious contraindications for use:

all types of oncological pathologies;
lupus of the autoimmune type and other manifestations of high susceptibility to ultraviolet radiation;
the presence of ulcers, intoxication, fever and heat;
anatomical predisposition to bleeding and diagnosed vascular fragility;
with established diagnoses - tuberculosis, and others.

It is worth considering the limitations and possible consequences, so the UFO should be prescribed by a qualified specialist. The prescription of physiological therapy during pregnancy is permitted in consultation with the attending physician. These methods of exposure are allowed to be used by the expectant mother if inflammation in the nasopharynx develops only after consultation with an ENT doctor.

Features and nuances

UFO can be performed in a hospital or emergency room. For this, specialized equipment is used that is capable of producing the required level of radiation. A special portable ultraviolet emitter has been developed for home use. It is much more compact than a stationary device and can be used to treat both adults and children.

Features and highlights:

local irradiation is carried out using special sterile tubes, which come in various shapes and sizes;
to stabilize the parameters, the lamp warms up for several minutes;
quartzing begins with a couple of minutes, then increases the time in several stages;
After completion, the device is turned off, and the patient must be ensured a state of rest for half an hour.

Determination of the area of quartzization is carried out depending on the disease. For example, when diagnosing acute pharyngitis, the posterior wall of the pharynx is subject to irradiation. It is done daily or every other day, gradually increasing the biodose from 0.5 to 2x. For tonsillitis, in particular chronic tonsillitis, a special beveled tube is used to warm both tonsils, one by one. For otitis, the external auditory canal is treated, and rhinitis requires the insertion of a tube into the sinuses. For preventive measures, it is enough to do quartz treatment several times a year.

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What is this method

Relieves inflammation.
Pain relief.

Important! For children, this procedure can be prescribed for antirachitic purposes. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D begins to be synthesized in human skin, which is sometimes so lacking in children, especially in winter.

How it's made

How the procedure goes:

Questions for the doctor

Pharyngitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the pharynx. The disease is quite common; almost every viral infection leads to pharyngitis. If local or general immunity is reduced and the disease is not treated, the acute process can become chronic and occur regularly. Chronic pharyngitis is one of the most common ENT diseases, one of the most common reasons for visiting an otolaryngologist.

Causes

Pharyngitis can develop due to exposure to infectious agents (viruses, bacteria, fungi), inhalation of polluted or dusty air, chemical and thermal irritation of the mucous membrane. The disease can also be of an allergic nature. Acute pharyngitis is rarely an independent process; most often it develops against the background of acute respiratory viral infections or other infectious diseases. Chronic pharyngitis has a long course and can be a secondary process for rhinitis and sinusitis, acute pharyngitis, and chronic tonsillitis.

The most common pathogens:

rhinoviruses;
parainfluenza and influenza viruses;
coronaviruses;
adenoviruses;
streptococci and staphylococci;
mushrooms of the genus Candida.

Factors contributing to the occurrence of pharyngitis

Hypothermia.
Breathing through the mouth when nasal breathing is difficult.
Drinking cold drinks.
Hot or cold food.
Decreased immunity.
Smoking (both active and passive).
Alcohol consumption.
Inhalation of air with high concentrations of dust.
Chronic diseases of the stomach and esophagus, accompanied by reflux.
Stagnation in the venous system in diseases of the lungs and heart.
Metabolic diseases.
Removal of tonsils.

Clinical picture

The main symptoms of pharyngitis:

dryness, burning, sore throat;
sore throat when swallowing (especially with an “empty throat” - swallowing saliva);
low-grade fever, general condition practically does not suffer;
a feeling of mucus running down the back of the throat and the need to cough up;
Upon examination, the mucous membrane of the pharynx and palatine tonsils are hyperemic, and mucopurulent deposits are observed.

This process must be differentiated from angina, since the approaches to treatment have certain differences. The diagnosis of pharyngitis is established on the basis of clinical data, medical history, and examination by a specialist.

Variants of acute pharyngitis

Viral.
Fungal.
Allergic.
Bacterial.
Traumatic.
Pharyngitis caused by irritation of the mucous membrane (chemical or thermal).

Types of chronic pharyngitis

After examining the patient’s throat, the doctor will determine the nature of the pathological process and select the necessary treatment.

Catarrhal (symptoms of pharyngitis are moderate, intensify after eating hot, cold and spicy food, characterized by the accumulation of viscous mucus on the back wall of the pharynx in large quantities, coughing is stronger in the morning, may be accompanied by vomiting).
Atrophic (manifested by dry throat, formation of crusts on the mucous membrane).
Hypertrophic (symptoms of pharyngitis are pronounced).

Treatment

Treatment of pharyngitis must begin with eliminating its cause. If pharyngitis is bacterial, antibacterial drugs are prescribed; if it is associated with dust and other irritating factors, it is necessary to eliminate their influence. If pharyngitis is secondary, then it is necessary to treat the underlying disease that led to its development. For all types of pharyngitis, its course is aggravated by smoking, that is, treatment requires cessation of the action of this factor.

Therapeutic measures:

gentle diet (exclude hot, cold, irritating foods);
gargling (gargling solutions are used - chlorophyllipt, furatsillin; alkaline solutions; infusion of medicinal herbs - sage, calendula);
oral antiseptics in the form of lozenges, lozenges (chlorhexedine, lysobact, faringosept, decatylene, etc.), and sprays are also prescribed (orasept, tantum verde, ingalipt, etc.);
anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen, paracetamol, etc.);
warm compresses on the neck area;
for bacterial pharyngitis, antibiotics can be prescribed, often local ones (bioparox).

If chronic pharyngitis is hypertrophic, then it is recommended to use laser coagulation and cryodestruction.

Physiotherapeutic treatment

Treatment with physical factors is prescribed to reduce inflammation and swelling, improve blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, increase immunity and reduce intoxication, as well as for sedative purposes.

The main methods of physiotherapy used to treat pharyngitis:

inhalations using hormonal (budesonide, fluticasone) and non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs, interferon, alkaline and oil inhalations;
UHF therapy for the pharynx area;
medicinal electrophoresis with hydrocortisone, potassium iodide (for hypertrophic pharyngitis), calcium chloride (for catarrhal pharyngitis), nicotinic acid and novocaine (for atrophy of the pharyngeal mucosa);
ultrasound therapy on the pharynx area;
magnetic therapy on the pharyngeal projection area;
laser therapy on the back wall of the pharynx;
EF irradiation of the pharyngeal mucosa for bactericidal purposes;
aerotherapy (mainly air baths outside of exacerbation);
thalassotherapy (moretherapy).

Spa treatment

Patients with pharyngitis in remission, in the absence of contraindications, are recommended to recover in the sanatoriums of Crimea, Sochi, Kuyalnik, Pyatigorsk, Gagra, etc. During the atrophic process, a prerequisite for recovery is a warm and humid climate. For patients with reduced adaptive capabilities and severe manifestations of pharyngitis, treatment in local sanatoriums is recommended.

Conclusion

Chronic pharyngitis is a condition that causes significant discomfort to patients. The atrophic process with constant dryness of the mucous membrane is especially painful in this regard; its manifestations can disrupt sleep and cause psychological disorders. To prevent chronicity of the process, it is necessary to promptly treat acute symptoms, give up bad habits, and use protective equipment when working with occupational hazards.

TVC, ABC of Health program, episode on the topic “Pharingitis: symptoms and treatment”:

Online magazine “Otolaryngologist”, video on the topic “Pharingitis: treatment at home”:

Physiotherapeutic methods of treating chronic tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils due to their damage by infection or microorganisms. Difficulty in accessing the source of inflammation, the need for delicate treatment, late recognition of signs of the disease against the background of ongoing colds, and delays in seeking medical attention often lead to the transition of tonsillitis to a chronic form.

Physiotherapeutic methods of treating chronic tonsillitis
How is tonsillitis treated in combination?
Physiotherapy methods used to treat tonsillitis
How is physiotherapy carried out?
Why are physical treatment methods necessary?
What are the most popular physical therapy methods?
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What is UV radiation of the nose?
Operating principle of UFO
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Possibility of the procedure during pregnancy
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What is this method
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Contraindications for use
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The advantage of using physiotherapeutic methods for treating tonsillitis is their availability, painlessness and high efficiency. But it should be understood that any treatment for tonsillitis must be comprehensive, combining and combining different treatments, including physical methods.

How is tonsillitis treated in combination?

There are several groups of treatment methods for this disease:

Medication (a course of rinsing the lacunae, in some cases antibiotics, rinsing, treating the tonsils with antiseptics and other medications);
Physiotherapeutic (details later in the article)
Surgical (removal of tonsils, if conservative treatment is ineffective);

Typically, the treatment plan for tonsillitis is as follows.

Clear the tonsils of infection by physically destroying (washing out, suctioning) the inflammatory environment;
Reduce swelling of the palatine arches and tonsils, if any;
Eliminate possible allergic reactions of tissues;
Restore the normal functioning of the tonsils and their participation in the formation of immunity;
Increase local and general immunity of the body to avoid recurrent inflammation.
In all these processes, physiotherapeutic treatment methods play a special role.

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Physiotherapy methods used to treat tonsillitis

Physiotherapeutic treatments are mandatory for anyone who wants to recover without resorting to surgery to remove the tonsils. These methods include exposure to ultrasound, the use of microwave therapy, ultraviolet and other types of irradiation, magnetic therapy and heating of the tonsils using microwave, UHF and electrophoresis. Inhalations, mud treatment, the Vitafon vibroacoustic apparatus and various types of lamps are also used.

All these types of treatment can be divided into the following groups:

Exposure to dry heat (rays of light, electricity). Warming up and irradiating the tonsils with ultraviolet light or laser can destroy the causative agents of inflammation - a harmful microbial environment. This, in turn, helps relieve swelling of the tonsils and, as it were, sterilize the environment in which the inflammatory process develops. Warming, with the exception of electrophoresis (exposure to electricity), is not recommended for women in the last stages of pregnancy and patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Exposure to waves (oscillations) is also an effective remedy, but due to its pain it is usually not prescribed for young children. Ultrasound waves affect the inflamed tonsils and palatine arches, destroying the structure of the cheesy mass formed in the tonsils and working directly with the source of the problem.
Exposure to steam (moist heat), namely inhalation, is the best option for patients of any age. The only contraindication to inhalation is high temperature. Therefore, if the disease occurs against the background of a cold or other inflammation that increases body temperature, you should first bring it down, and only then carry out inhalations.

How is physiotherapy carried out?

Treatment of tonsillitis, like most other diseases, involves an integrated approach to the problem, which allows you to influence the source of inflammation using various methods. The course of physiotherapy is combined with rinsing and drug treatment and lasts for no less than the procedures. Since tonsillitis is a chronic disease, such courses are repeated about twice a year or less, depending on the patient’s condition.

Why are physical treatment methods necessary?

Their main goal is to restore normal blood supply to the tonsils, including the lymph nodes located nearby and in direct connection with them. They also help reduce swelling of the palatine arches and help restore the functioning of the tonsils.

What are the most popular physical therapy methods?

The well-known quartz tube (ultraviolet)

UHF therapy - to relieve swelling in the area around the tonsils, especially the lymph nodes. Unfortunately, a number of contraindications make it impossible to use it to warm the tonsils themselves.
Ultrasound therapy (ultrasound). Inflammation in the tonsils is removed by ultrasonic waves extremely effectively. A significant drawback of the method is its pain for the patient and the presence of contraindications for use (concomitant diseases, individual intolerance, and so on).
Ultraviolet irradiation is not used as an independent physiotherapeutic method, since it does not relieve swelling of the tonsils, but as a concomitant remedy it turns out to be extremely effective. Sanitation of the tonsils, which is provided by ultraviolet light, allows you to get rid of the cause of the disease - infections that cause inflammation. They simply cannot survive exposure to radiation.
Laser therapy involves irradiating the tonsils with a laser. This method helps relieve swelling and sanitize the tonsils. In addition, the laser has no contraindications - such irradiation is easily and painlessly tolerated by everyone, regardless of age and health.

There are also a number of other physiotherapy methods that have proven to be effective. However, both conservative and progressive methods are used only as prescribed by a doctor and as an addition to other types of treatment.

You can undergo therapy with ultrasound, electrophoresis, laser and other devices in the physiotherapy rooms of clinics and ENT departments of hospitals as a day hospital.

As a rule, completing a course of treatment does not take much time, and devoting a day a year to caring for your health cannot be called a significant investment of time. Chronic tonsillitis is a rather unpleasant disease that must be combated with regular comprehensive treatment, and measures to maintain immunity and monitoring one’s own health should become a daily concern.

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Treatment of ENT diseases is carried out in various ways. The therapy may include both medications and various procedures, among which ultraviolet radiation occupies a special place. Ultraviolet radiation of the nose is very often performed.

Effects of the procedure

UFO, or as it is also called Tube-quartz, helps to cope with various unpleasant symptoms of ENT diseases. The principle of the method is based on the use of ultraviolet radiation. Many studies have shown that ultraviolet light in moderate quantities can provide a good therapeutic effect. It has a bactericidal effect, which allows you to get rid of germs and viruses that cause various diseases.

Using ultraviolet radiation, irradiation of the throat, throat, nose and other parts of the body is performed. Ultraviolet radiation has a shallow penetration method, which avoids negative consequences, but at the same time this effect is sufficient to activate organic bioprocesses.

Tube-quartz provides the most useful short rays that have the following positive effects:

Elimination of the inflammatory process.
Relieving pain syndrome.
Improved blood circulation.
Increasing general organic resistance to the action of unfavorable factors.
Promoting tissue regeneration.
Acceleration of recovery processes after injuries.
Bactericidal effect to suppress pathogenic microflora.
Normalization of metabolic processes.

When tissue is exposed to ultraviolet rays, biologically active components are released, which, entering the bloodstream, increase blood flow to the affected area, transporting leukocytes to sites of the inflammatory process.

Thanks to such a wide range of actions, physiotherapy is successfully used in the treatment of various ENT diseases. Very often, UV irradiation of the nose and pharynx is performed, since these areas are most susceptible to the inflammatory process.

Indications

UV irradiation of the pharynx and nose is necessary to eliminate the manifestations of unpleasant symptoms in various diseases. It is used in the following cases:

Inflammation of the maxillary sinuses. The procedure is performed after washing the sinuses. The action of ultraviolet rays is aimed at the mucous membrane of the nasal passages.
Salpingootitis. This disease is a consequence of acute rhinitis. When treating a disease, tube-quartz affects the mucous membrane of the back wall of the pharynx, as well as the nasal passages. Separately, irradiation of the external auditory canal can be performed.
Chronic tonsillitis. The action of the rays is directed to the palatine tonsils using a tube that has an oblique cut.
ORZ. The treatment method is used at the very beginning of the development of the disease. The pharynx and nose are irradiated.
Flu. During the period of exacerbation of the disease, the procedure is not performed. It is prescribed after all acute symptoms have subsided to prevent the development of complications. The places where ultraviolet rays are exposed are the throat and nose.
Angina. The procedure is prescribed in the first days of the development of the disease. In this case, the patient should not have purulent plaque or high fever. When the disease is in catarrhal form, further complications of angina can be prevented. The procedure is also relevant during the recovery period, after clearing pus from the tonsils. This allows for faster recovery.
Acute rhinitis. Tube-quartz is prescribed both at the beginning of the development of the disease and during its subsidence. This allows you to exclude a secondary type of infection, as well as avoid various complications. The throat and nose are irradiated.
Sinusitis and sinusitis. The method is relevant only for the catarrhal form of the disease. When performing it, it is important that there is no pus; it is also prescribed during the recovery period.
Adenoids. With the help of ultraviolet irradiation, you can remove swelling and disinfect the mucous membranes. Helps avoid the development of inflammation.
Rhinitis. The method is very effective for all forms of bacterial rhinitis. It actively eliminates inflammation, suppressing pathogenic microflora.

Ultraviolet therapy is also effective in the treatment of otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other ENT diseases.

Application

The UFO procedure is performed in the clinic and hospital. There are also devices that can be used at home, but following all the doctor’s recommendations and strictly following the instructions.

The procedure is carried out as follows:

Special sterile tubes are selected for each patient. They can have different shapes and diameters, this is necessary for convenient use of the element for the nose, pharynx and ears.
When the tube is selected, the lamp turns on and heats up to the set temperature.
You need to start the course of treatment in a few minutes. Further, the duration of the session increases.
When the procedure is completed, the quartz is turned off.

Quartzization methods will directly depend on the type of disease. For example, for acute pharyngitis, irradiation of the back of the pharynx is performed. This therapy should be carried out once every 1–2 days. The initial biodose is 0.5. Then it is gradually increased to 1–2 biodoses. The frequency of exposure is determined individually.

In the case of chronic tonsillitis, a tube with an oblique cut is used. The procedure begins at a biodose of 0.5, after which it is increased to 2 biodoses. The right and left tonsils are irradiated in turn. The course of treatment is 2 times a year.

UV irradiation of the nose can be done for various forms of rhinitis. The tube is inserted alternately into each nasal passage. For chronic rhinitis, the method is used several times a year.

Use at home

You can also use Tube-quartz at home. For this purpose, a special device “Sun” is provided. It provides safe doses of ultraviolet radiation. Before starting treatment with such a device, you should consult your doctor, as contraindications may be identified.

As for children, their treatment is carried out with special care. A course of quartz therapy should last no more than 5–6 days. The session is performed once a day or every other day. The method can be used more often, depending on the nature of the disease. To conduct such therapy for a child, it is important to visit a pediatrician and find out if this is possible if you decide to use quartz at home.

Also a prerequisite for the procedure is the absence of high temperature. In some cases, the session will be canceled even with a low-grade fever. For example, when a patient has a temperature of 37.2 degrees, but there is a purulent runny nose.

The nature of treatment and its duration are determined only by a doctor, after a thorough diagnosis and diagnosis.

Contraindications

Despite the high effectiveness of ultraviolet irradiation, it may be contraindicated. In such cases, it is better to abandon the ultraviolet treatment method so as not to cause negative consequences.

The main contraindications are:

Presence of oncological diseases.
Increased sensitivity to light.
Nosebleeds.
Tuberculosis.
Heat.
Acute purulent inflammation.
Intoxication of the body and fever.
Increased fragility of blood vessels.
Arterial hypertension.
Stomach ulcer.

The presented list of contraindications is far from complete, so you should consult your doctor before using the procedure.

The effectiveness of therapy directly depends on the correctness of its implementation. Self-medication is very dangerous.

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There are a large number of methods used in the field of otorhinolaryngology to treat pathologies associated with the nasopharyngeal mucosa. Traditional activities in combination with physiotherapy show good results.

One of the common and often prescribed treatments for various diseases associated with the ear, nose and throat is ultraviolet irradiation (UVR).

Operating principle of UFO

The physiotherapeutic procedure of ultraviolet irradiation is based on electromagnetic rays of various sizes. Their range of action is 400 nm. The wavelength of ultraviolet radiation depends on the patient’s diagnosis:

short-wave radiation has an antiviral, bactericidal effect, destroys toxins, destroys staphylococcus pathogens;
medium waves activate the body for the synthesis of vitamins, improve the immune system, have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect;
long rays have photosensitizing properties.

In otorhinolaryngology, ultraviolet radiation is used to treat a number of diseases associated with the nasopharynx, which include:

sore throat, ultraviolet irradiation is prescribed in the first stages, if there are no purulent formations, and in the final stages;
sinusitis or sinusitis, use ultraviolet radiation to improve the effect of drug treatment;
adenoids (in children), the use of the procedure will have a disinfecting effect on the mucous membrane of the nasal passage and relieve swelling;
for a runny nose, ultraviolet radiation destroys bacteria and viruses at all stages of the disease.

Physiotherapy with ultraviolet waves has proven effective in the treatment of pharyngitis. Both at the time of exacerbation and in chronic form.

When are ultraviolet waves prohibited?

Local irradiation with UV rays triggers chemical reaction processes in tissues, which releases a small amount of histamine, serotonin, a metabolite of vitamin D. When they enter the bloodstream, they increase blood flow, which delivers leukocytes to the site of inflammation.

Attention. Ultraviolet radiation is prescribed strictly according to clinical indications and with a certain time limit.

There are also contraindications under which ultraviolet radiation will not be acceptable:

upon diagnosis of cancer;
with individual intolerance to sunlight;
presence of autoimmune lupus;
inflammatory process, accompanied by purulent formations, high temperature or fever;
tendency to bleeding due to fragility of vessel walls;
if there is a history of arterial hypertension, stomach ulcer;
tuberculosis in the active phase;
renal failure, thyrotoxicosis.

Important. Before using UFO, you must consult with a physiotherapist to prescribe an individual dosage.

Especially if the procedure of ultraviolet irradiation of the throat and nose is carried out at home. The frequency of procedures is determined by the doctor as necessary.

Physiotherapeutic procedure for the nose

Each physiotherapy room has a device that generates the required amount of ultraviolet light for ultraviolet irradiation. There are also portable devices with attached instructions on how to do UV irradiation of the nose and throat at home.

It can be used by both adults and children. Carrying out the procedure:

Warm up the lamp until its parameters stabilize.
The device comes with tubes of different sizes for different application areas. The tube is inserted into the emitter screen and inserted into the irradiation zone.
To irradiate the nasal mucosa, it is necessary to first rinse the nasal sinuses. Insert a 5 mm tube and irradiate for 2 minutes. Every day the dose is increased from 2 to 6 minutes (increasing every day by a minute), the course of treatment is up to 6 days.
For pharyngitis, a suitable sterile nozzle is taken and the back of the pharynx is irradiated. The procedure is carried out every day. The initial dose of 0.5 is increased to two, and 0.5 doses are added over four days.
After the procedure and disconnecting the device from the power supply, it is recommended to remain at rest for 30 minutes, taking a horizontal position.

When using a UV device to treat pathologies associated with the nasopharynx, an important factor must be taken into account. People with fair skin types (redheads or blondes) are less resistant to ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, less time should be spent on the procedure.

There is no age restriction on the use of ultraviolet irradiation, except in cases of contraindication.

How often can a child undergo UV irradiation of a child’s nose and throat so that the procedure is beneficial and not harmful? Pediatricians recommend using the device during exacerbation of the disease. Especially during the off-season period of viral epidemics. After consultation with your doctor and strictly age-appropriate doses. In the presence of chronic tonsillitis, ultraviolet physiotherapy is carried out twice a year.

Possibility of the procedure during pregnancy

The pregnancy period introduces restrictions on taking medications. If a woman is sick, and treatment with traditional methods can do more harm to the child than benefit the mother. The question arises: is it possible to do UV irradiation of the nose during pregnancy? You can, after consulting with your doctor, he will determine the time for the procedure, sequence and dose.

As a rule, if there are no concomitant diseases that are at risk, the parameters are the same as for ordinary patients.

Physiotherapy using ultraviolet irradiation is completely harmless for a woman and an unborn child. Under the influence of ultraviolet irradiation, bacteria and germs are destroyed, so it will be a good alternative to nasal medications. Many of them are contraindicated, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Conclusion

Physiotherapy with ultraviolet radiation can benefit the body and enhance the effect of drug treatment. But if used correctly.

Only a doctor will be able to determine the feasibility of the procedure and the dosage of radiation taking into account the clinical picture of the disease.

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Not only medications, but also physiotherapeutic techniques help to cope with diseases. Physiotherapy is widely used in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases. One of the most famous methods of such treatment is ultraviolet irradiation. Let's consider what this procedure is and how UV irradiation of the nose and pharynx helps with various diseases of this area.

What is this method

UVR, or ultraviolet irradiation, is a method of exposure to electromagnetic radiation in a certain wavelength range that is invisible to the eye. This method is widely used in the treatment of various inflammatory pathologies.

Due to the influence of these rays, biologically active components (histamine, etc.) are released in the irradiated area. When entering the bloodstream, these substances increase blood flow to the affected area and ensure the movement of leukocytes to the site of inflammation.

What effects does this technique have:

Relieves inflammation.
Pain relief.
Promotes tissue regeneration and accelerates recovery processes after injuries and damage.
Has a bactericidal effect. UVR causes the death of microbes both on the surface of the wound and in areas of inflammation.
Helps normalize all types of metabolism (protein, lipid, etc.).

Important. For children, this procedure can be prescribed for antirachitic purposes. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D begins to be synthesized in human skin, which is sometimes so lacking in children, especially in winter.

Thanks to such versatile effects, UV irradiation is used to treat various diseases. This method of treatment has found wide application in the treatment of ENT diseases.

With the development of ENT pathology, a specialist may recommend ultraviolet radiation in the following situations:

For angina, it is prescribed in the first days of the illness with catarrhal form, when the patient does not have a high fever or purulent plaque. At this stage, early treatment of inflamed tonsils can prevent further sore throats from developing. Ultraviolet irradiation is also recommended at the recovery stage, when the tonsils have already been cleared of purulent plaque and the patient’s condition has returned to normal. In this case, the procedures help shorten the rehabilitation period and speed up the recovery process.
For sinusitis and other types of sinusitis. Ultraviolet irradiation can be recommended only for catarrhal form, when there is no pus yet, or at the recovery stage in order to speed up the healing process.
For adenoids in children. This method helps relieve swelling and disinfect the mucous membrane. A course of such procedures helps prevent the development of swelling and inflammatory processes.
With a runny nose. The procedure copes well with bacterial runny nose at all stages.
For the treatment of ear diseases. For external and non-suppurative otitis media, this method helps to cope with the infection and relieve inflammation.
Inflammation of the back of the throat (pharyngitis). Works well for both acute and chronic forms of the disease.

Important! UV irradiation can be prescribed to enhance the body's natural immune defense during seasonal exacerbation of viral infections or to compensate for ultraviolet deficiency.

UV irradiation of the nose and throat helps fight both acute and chronic inflammatory processes

There are many conditions for which a doctor may recommend supplementing treatment with physical therapy. Before this, it is necessary to clearly establish the cause of the disease, since this method has a number of contraindications, so as not to cause harm or cause serious complications.

Contraindications for use

Despite the positive effects of ultraviolet irradiation, there are a number of contraindications for its use:

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In patients with cancer or suspected cancer.
Autoimmune lupus and other diseases accompanied by increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.
At the stage of acute purulent inflammation, which occurs with high temperature, intoxication and fever.
Tendency to develop bleeding and increased fragility of blood vessels.
For a number of other diseases and conditions, such as tuberculosis, arterial hypertension, stomach ulcers, etc.

Important! Given the large list of contraindications, ultraviolet radiation should only be prescribed by the attending doctor after examining the patient.

During pregnancy, the appointment of physiotherapy should be agreed with the doctor. This method is allowed to be used during pregnancy for inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity and throat after consulting a doctor.

How it's made

In order to perform the procedure, you can go to a clinic or hospital. There are special devices that generate the necessary ultraviolet radiation.

When it is not possible to do the procedure in a clinic, you can purchase a portable device for use at home

In addition, a portable ultraviolet radiation device was developed for patients. It is very easy to use at home. It is suitable for both adults and children.

How the procedure goes:

For local irradiation, special sterile tubes are used. They come in different shapes and diameters to target different areas.
Preheat the lamp for several minutes so that its parameters stabilize.
The procedure begins with a few minutes, gradually increasing the duration of the session.
After the procedure is completed, the lamp is turned off, and the patient must rest for half an hour.

Quartz treatment techniques depend on the disease. For example, in case of acute pharyngitis, the back surface of the pharynx is irradiated. The procedure is carried out every day or every other day, starting with 0.5 biodoses, and if everything is in order, increase to 1–2 biodoses.

Different irradiated areas require different sterile tube attachments that are suitable in size and shape.

For chronic tonsillitis, a special beveled tube is used. Begin irradiation with 0.5 biodoses and gradually increase to 2 biodoses. The right and left tonsils are irradiated alternately. Such courses are repeated for preventive purposes 2 times a year. For otitis, the external auditory canal is irradiated, and for a runny nose, the tube is inserted into the vestibule of the nose.

Questions for the doctor

Question: How often can a child have UVB?

Answer: The standard duration of treatment is 5–6 days. Procedures are done once a day or every other day. However, everything depends on the disease and concomitant diseases of the patient.

Question: If some kind of lump appears on the nose, then you can irradiate it using ultraviolet radiation.

Answer: No, before using ultraviolet radiation you need to find out what kind of formation it is. This method is contraindicated for malignant tumors and suspicion of them.

Question: Can I use this treatment if I have a temperature of 37.2 and a purulent runny nose running from my nose?

Answer: No, if you have a purulent process, then ultraviolet radiation can provoke the development of complications and an increase in the inflammatory reaction.

When carried out correctly, ultraviolet irradiation can be an excellent help in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the nose and throat. It must be remembered that such thermal procedures have a number of contraindications and limitations, so their appointment must be agreed with the doctor.

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Source: ultraviolet irradiation (UV) for ARVI

What are short ultraviolet waves? How do they help with colds? For what diseases is KUF used? How is the procedure carried out? Are there any contraindications?

A reliable assistant in drug treatment for many diseases is physiotherapy, that is, the use of various physical factors.

Diseases are treated with all kinds of electric currents, magnetic fields, heating, lasers, and ultrasound. And also ultraviolet radiation, which is mainly famous for destroying pathogens.

Ultraviolet, like visible light, is an electromagnetic wave. It can have different lengths and vibration frequencies. Depending on this, ultraviolet radiation is conventionally divided into two types:

Shortwave has higher energy. KUF is a “specialist” in the destruction of pathogenic microbes. Short ultraviolet waves deal with bacteria, “switching off” their DNA or causing mutations that lead to the death of the microbe. At the same time, protective mechanisms in the irradiation zone are activated.
Long-wave (DUV) is used in solariums, PUVA therapy, and in the treatment of chronic skin diseases.

What respiratory diseases does KUF help with?

Ultraviolet radiation helps with many ENT diseases:

Frequently recurring and chronic rhinitis. When the next exacerbation ends and the symptoms go away, a course of FUF is carried out.
Boils of the nose (pustular formations, which are commonly called “boils”), including recurrent ones.
Sinusitis is an inflammatory process in the paranasal sinuses. Ultraviolet irradiation of the face is used as one of the treatment measures.
In case of acute pharyngitis, UV irradiation of the pharynx is performed as an addition to other treatment methods.
Chronic tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, which, if worsened, can lead to sore throat.
Laryngitis. For inflammation of the larynx (usually subacute or recurrent), UV irradiation of the throat area is performed.

How is a course of short-wave ultraviolet irradiation carried out?

Ultraviolet rays are good for many diseases, but there is one difficulty with their use. Radiation can penetrate tissue only to a small depth - no more than 1 mm. Therefore, it has to be brought directly to the place where it needs to be treated.

There are special devices and attachments that direct ultraviolet rays into the nose or throat (on the walls of the pharynx, tonsils).

During the procedure, you will be asked to sit on a chair in front of the device, tilt your head back slightly, and insert the nozzle into your mouth or nose. After this, the doctor turns on the device - and the KUF begins to work. It won't hurt you, and you won't feel anything at all. You will only need to sit for about 15 minutes while the ultraviolet rays do their job. The number of procedures varies; the doctor’s prescription will depend on the disease.

In addition to the direct effect, UV rays also have a general strengthening effect. Therefore, for some respiratory diseases, irradiation of the face, neck, and chest helps.

How safe is it? Are there any contraindications to CUF?

Ultraviolet radiation is not only useful, but also aggressive. In large doses, it damages tissue and can even cause mutations associated with cancer. Naturally, safe doses of ultraviolet radiation are used in physical therapy rooms. The procedures are carried out as prescribed and under the supervision of a doctor.

However, sometimes KUF is contraindicated. Some people have skin that is hypersensitive to ultraviolet rays - in order to get severely sunburned, they only need to lie on the beach for a short time or walk around on a sunny day in open clothes.

UV irradiation cannot be used for severe metabolic disorders, kidney problems, or a severe decrease in the level of platelets in the blood. Contraindications include systemic lupus erythematosus and some other diseases.

FUF for respiratory infections is a safe and very effective technique. At the ProfMedLab medical center, a course of treatment can be completed using modern devices. Naturally, under the supervision of our experienced doctors. To make an appointment with a therapist, call:

Source: irradiation (part 2). Mechanism of action.

Mechanism of therapeutic effects

When ultraviolet radiation quanta are absorbed in the skin, the following photochemical and photobiological reactions occur:

Destruction of protein molecules;

Formation of more complex molecules or molecules with new physicochemical properties;

The severity of these reactions with the manifestation of subsequent therapeutic effects is determined by the spectrum of ultraviolet radiation. Based on wavelength, ultraviolet irradiation is divided into long, medium and short wave. From the standpoint of practical physiotherapy, it is important to distinguish the zone of long-wave ultraviolet rays (DUV) and the zone of short-wave ultraviolet rays (SWUV). DUV and AF radiation are combined with medium wave radiation, which is not specially distinguished.

There are local and general effects of UV rays.

The local effect manifests itself in the skin (UV rays penetrate no further than 1 mm). It is noteworthy that UV rays do not have a thermal effect. Externally, their effect is manifested by redness of the irradiation site (with short-wave irradiation after 1.5-2 hours, with long-wave irradiation after 4-6 hours), the skin becomes swollen and even painful, its temperature rises, and redness lasts for several days.

With repeated exposure to the same area of skin, adaptation reactions develop, which is externally manifested by thickening of the stratum corneum of the skin and deposition of melanin pigment. This, in its own way, is a protective-adaptive reaction to UV rays. The pigment is formed under the influence of DUV rays, which are also characterized by an immunostimulating effect.

The rays of the KUF zone have a powerful bactericidal effect. KUV rays are absorbed primarily by proteins contained in the cell nucleus, while DUV rays are absorbed by protoplasmic proteins. With sufficiently intense and prolonged exposure, destruction of the protein structure occurs, and as a consequence of this, the death of epidermal cells with the development of aseptic inflammation. The destroyed protein is broken down by proteolytic enzymes, biologically active substances are formed: histamine, serotonin, acetylcholine and others, and the processes of lipid peroxidation are enhanced.

UV rays stimulate the activity of cell division in the skin, as a result, wound healing processes are accelerated and the formation of connective tissue is activated. In this regard, they are used to treat slow-healing wounds and ulcers. Neutrophil and macrophage cells are activated, which increases the skin's resistance to infection and is used to treat and prevent inflammatory skin lesions.

Under the influence of erythemal doses of UV rays, the sensitivity of the nerve receptors of the skin decreases, so UV rays are also used to reduce pain.

The general effect, depending on the dosage, consists of humoral, neuro-reflex and vitamin-forming effects.

The general neuro-reflex effect of UV rays is associated with irritation of the extensive receptor apparatus of the skin. The general effect of UV rays is caused by the absorption and entry into the bloodstream of biologically active substances formed in the skin and stimulation of immunobiological processes. As a result of regular general exposure, local protective reactions are strengthened. The effect on the endocrine glands is realized not only through the humoral mechanism, but also through reflex effects on the hypothalamus.

The vitamin-forming effect of UV rays is to stimulate the synthesis of vitamin D under the influence of UV rays.

Ultraviolet irradiation also has a desensitizing effect, normalizes blood clotting processes, and improves lipid (fat) metabolism. Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, the functions of external respiration improve, the activity of the adrenal cortex increases, the supply of oxygen to the myocardium increases, and its contractility increases.

Therapeutic effect: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, desensitizing, immunostimulating, restorative.

Suberythemal and erythemal doses of ultraviolet radiation are used in the treatment of diseases such as acute neuritis, acute myositis, bedsores, pustular skin diseases, erysipelas, trophic ulcers, sluggish wounds, inflammatory and post-traumatic diseases of the joints, bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, acute respiratory diseases, chronic tonsillitis, inflammation of the uterine appendages. Also to improve recovery processes - for bone fractures, normalize phosphorus-calcium metabolism

Short-wave ultraviolet irradiation is used for acute and subacute diseases of the skin, nasopharynx, inner ear, respiratory diseases, for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the skin and wounds, skin tuberculosis, prevention and treatment of rickets in children, pregnant and lactating women, as well as for air disinfection.

Local UV irradiation of the skin is indicated:

in therapy - for the treatment of arthritis of various etiologies, inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, bronchial asthma;

in surgery - for the treatment of purulent wounds and ulcers, bedsores, burns and frostbite, infiltrates, purulent inflammatory lesions of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, mastitis, osteomyelitis, erysipelas, the initial stages of obliterating lesions of the vessels of the extremities;

in neurology - for the treatment of acute pain syndrome in pathology of the peripheral nervous system, consequences of traumatic brain and spinal injuries, polyradiculoneuritis, multiple sclerosis, parkinsonism, hypertension syndrome, causalgic and phantom pain;

in dentistry - for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis, infiltrates after tooth extraction;

in gynecology - in the complex treatment of acute and subacute inflammatory processes, with cracked nipples;

in pediatrics - for the treatment of mastitis in newborns, weeping navel, limited forms of staphyloderma and exudative diathesis, atopy, pneumonia;

in dermatology - in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, pyoderma, herpes zoster, etc.

ENT - for the treatment of rhinitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis, peritonsillar abscesses;

in gynecology - for the treatment of colpitis, cervical erosion.

Contraindications to UV irradiation:

Irradiation should not be carried out at elevated body temperatures. The main contraindications to the procedure: malignant neoplasms, tendency to bleeding, active pulmonary tuberculosis, kidney disease, neurasthenia, thyrotoxicosis, photosensitivity (photodermatoes), cachexia, systemic lupus erythematosus, circulatory failure stage II-III, stage III hypertension, malaria, Addison's disease , blood diseases. If headache, nervous irritation, dizziness and other unpleasant symptoms appear during the procedure or after it, you must stop treatment and consult a doctor. If a quartz lamp is used to disinfect premises, then at the time of quartzing there should be no people or animals in it.

Using ultraviolet light, the room is disinfected. You can quartz a room, which is an effective method of combating and preventing various diseases. Quartz lamps are used in medical institutions, preschool institutions and at home. You can irradiate a room, children's toys, dishes, and other household items, which helps in the fight against morbidity during periods of exacerbation of infectious diseases.

Before using a quartz lamp at home, you should definitely consult your doctor about contraindications and appropriate dosage, since there are certain conditions for using special equipment. Ultraviolet rays are biologically active and can cause serious harm if used improperly. The sensitivity of the skin to UV radiation varies among people and depends on many factors: age, skin type and its qualities, general condition of the body and even the time of year.

There are two basic rules for using a quartz lamp: you must wear safety glasses to prevent eye burns and do not exceed the recommended exposure time. Safety glasses are usually included with the UV irradiation machine.

Conditions for using a quartz lamp:

Areas of skin that are not irradiated should be covered with a towel;

Before the procedure, it is necessary to let the device work for 5 minutes, during which time a stable operating mode is established;

The device must be located at a distance of half a meter from the irradiated skin area;

The duration of irradiation increases gradually - from 30 seconds to 3 minutes;

One area can be irradiated no more than 5 times, no more than once a day;

At the end of the procedure, the quartz lamp must be turned off; a new session can be carried out 15 minutes after it has cooled;

The lamp is not used for tanning;

Animals and domestic plants should not enter the irradiation zone;

Turning the irradiator on and off must be done wearing light-protective glasses.

Some treatment methods:

In order to prevent viral diseases, the mucous membrane of the nose and the back wall of the pharynx are irradiated through tubes. Procedures are carried out daily for 1 minute for adults (0.5 minutes for children), for one week.

Acute respiratory diseases, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchial asthma:

Thus, irradiation of the chest for pneumonia is carried out over 5 fields using a perforated localizer. First and second fields: half of the back surface of the chest - right or left, upper or lower. The patient's position is lying on his stomach. Third and fourth fields: lateral surfaces of the chest. The patient's position is lying on the opposite side, with his arm thrown behind his head. Fifth field: the anterior surface of the chest on the right, with the patient lying on his back. Irradiation time is from 3 to 5 minutes per field. One field is irradiated on one day. Irradiation is carried out daily, each field is irradiated 2-3 times.

To make a perforated localizer, you need to use a medical oilcloth measuring 40*40cm and perforate it with 1.0-1.5 cm holes. At the same time, you can irradiate the plantar surfaces of the feet from a distance of 10 cm for 10 minutes.

In the initial period of the disease, ultraviolet irradiation of the plantar surfaces of the feet is performed. Distance 10cm for 10 minutes, 3-4 days.

UV irradiation of the mucous membrane of the nose and pharynx is carried out using a tube. Dose from 30 seconds with daily gradual increase to 3 minutes. The course of irradiation is 5-6 procedures.

The area of the external auditory canal is irradiated through a 5mm tube for 3 minutes, the course of irradiation is 5-6 procedures.

Acute pharyngitis, laryngotracheitis:

UV irradiation of the anterior surface of the chest, trachea, and posterior surface of the neck is performed. Dose from a distance of 10 cm for 5-8 minutes; as well as ultraviolet radiation of the posterior pharyngeal wall using a tube. During the procedure, you must pronounce the sound “a-a-a-a”. Dose 1 min. The duration of irradiation increases every 2 days to 3-5 minutes. A course of 5-6 procedures.

Ultraviolet radiation of the palatine tonsils is performed through a tube with a ring cut. The procedure is performed with the mouth wide open and the tongue pressed to the bottom, and the tonsils should be clearly visible. The irradiator tube, with a cut towards the tonsil, is inserted into the oral cavity at a distance of 2-3 cm from the surface of the teeth. The UV ray is directed strictly to one tonsil. During the procedure, you must pronounce the sound “a-a-a-a”. After irradiation of one tonsil, the second is irradiated. Start with 1 minute after 1-2 days, then 3 minutes. Course of treatment procedures.

Chronic periodontal disease, acute periodontitis:

UV irradiation of the gum mucosa is carried out through a tube with a diameter of 15 mm. In the irradiation zone, the lip and tongue are moved to the side with a spatula or spoon so that the beam falls on the mucous membrane of the gums. By slowly moving the tube, all mucous membranes of the gums of the upper and lower jaw are irradiated. Duration of irradiation during one procedure: min. The course of irradiation is 6-8 procedures.

UFO is carried out in turn: the first day is the face, the second day is the front surface of the chest, the third is the scapular area of the back. The cycle is repeated 8-10 times. Irradiation is carried out from a distance of cm, the duration of irradiation is minutes.

After cleansing a purulent wound from necrotic tissue and purulent plaque, UV irradiation is prescribed to stimulate wound healing, immediately after treating the wound. Irradiation is carried out from a distance of 10 cm, time 2-3 minutes, duration 2-3 days.

UFO continues before and after independent or surgical opening of the abscess. Irradiation is carried out from a distance of 10 cm, duration of procedures. Course of treatment procedures.

What is this method

What effects does this technique have:

Relieves inflammation.
Pain relief.
Promotes tissue regeneration and accelerates recovery processes after injuries and damage.
Has a bactericidal effect. UVR causes the death of microbes both on the surface of the wound and in areas of inflammation.
Helps normalize all types of metabolism (protein, lipid, etc.).

Important ! For children, this procedure can be prescribed for antirachitic purposes. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, vitamin D begins to be synthesized in human skin, which is sometimes so lacking in children, especially in winter.

Thanks to such versatile effects, UV irradiation is used to treat various diseases. This method of treatment has found wide application in the treatment of ENT diseases.

With the development of ENT pathology, a specialist may recommend ultraviolet radiation in the following situations:

For angina, it is prescribed in the first days of the illness with catarrhal form, when the patient does not have a high fever or purulent plaque. At this stage, early treatment of inflamed tonsils can prevent further sore throats from developing. Ultraviolet irradiation is also recommended at the recovery stage, when the tonsils have already been cleared of purulent plaque and the patient’s condition has returned to normal. In this case, the procedures help shorten the rehabilitation period and speed up the recovery process.
For sinusitis and other types of sinusitis. Ultraviolet irradiation can be recommended only for catarrhal form, when there is no pus yet, or at the recovery stage in order to speed up the healing process.
For adenoids in children. This method helps relieve swelling and disinfect the mucous membrane. A course of such procedures helps prevent the development of swelling and inflammatory processes.
With a runny nose. The procedure copes well with bacterial runny nose at all stages.
For the treatment of ear diseases. For external and non-suppurative otitis media, this method helps to cope with the infection and relieve inflammation.
Inflammation of the back of the throat (pharyngitis). Works well for both acute and chronic forms of the disease.

Important! UV irradiation can be prescribed to enhance the body's natural immune defense during seasonal exacerbation of viral infections or to compensate for ultraviolet deficiency.

UV irradiation of the nose and throat helps fight both acute and chronic inflammatory processes

Contraindications for use

Despite the positive effects of ultraviolet irradiation, there are a number of contraindications for its use:

In patients with cancer or suspected cancer.
Autoimmune lupus and other diseases accompanied by increased sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.
At the stage of acute purulent inflammation, which occurs with high temperature, intoxication and fever.
Tendency to develop bleeding and increased fragility of blood vessels.
For a number of other diseases and conditions, such as tuberculosis, arterial hypertension, stomach ulcers, etc.

Important! Given the large list of contraindications, ultraviolet radiation should only be prescribed by the attending doctor after examining the patient.

How it's made

In order to perform the procedure, you can go to a clinic or hospital. There are special devices that generate the necessary ultraviolet radiation.

When it is not possible to do the procedure in a clinic, you can purchase a portable device for use at home

In addition, a portable ultraviolet radiation device was developed for patients. It is very easy to use at home. It is suitable for both adults and children.

How the procedure goes:

For local irradiation, special sterile tubes are used. They come in different shapes and diameters to target different areas.
Preheat the lamp for several minutes so that its parameters stabilize.
The procedure begins with a few minutes, gradually increasing the duration of the session.
After the procedure is completed, the lamp is turned off, and the patient must rest for half an hour.

Different irradiated areas require different sterile tube attachments that are suitable in size and shape.

Questions for the doctor

Question: How often can a child have UVB?
Answer: The standard duration of treatment is 5–6 days. Procedures are done once a day or every other day. However, everything depends on the disease and concomitant diseases of the patient.

Question: If some kind of lump appears on the nose, then you can irradiate it using ultraviolet radiation.
Answer: No, before using ultraviolet radiation you need to find out what kind of formation it is. This method is contraindicated for malignant tumors and suspicion of them.

Question: Can I use this treatment if I have a temperature of 37.2 and a purulent runny nose running from my nose?
Answer: No, if you have a purulent process, then ultraviolet radiation can provoke the development of complications and an increase in the inflammatory reaction.