Most people know the main signs of a cold: cough and runny nose, often complemented by tearing, eyes begin to ache.

Treat sinusitis

  - a disease that quickly takes a person out of the usual rhythm of life, significantly complicating work and rest. If the mucosa is inflamed, a bright light is unpleasant to you, which means that the disease develops and treatment should be started immediately.

The first step is to determine the cause of the pain. One of them is sinusitis. This disease is associated with inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. It occurs as a consequence of swelling of the nasal septum, clogging the nasal passages. This period is complicated by increased production of sputum. Breathing is difficult, the pressure in the sinuses increases, causing pain in the frontal part and around the sockets.

When edema of the nasal duct canal, fluid begins to accumulate and exit through the tear ducts. Treat sinus should be under the guidance of a doctor, so consult a specialist. Some will say that this is a very simple, trivial disease. But, if the absence of consequences is important for you, do not neglect professional help. Note that sinusitis is a danger to the respiratory system, so the use of antibacterial agents can not be avoided.

More reasons

In any case, if you notice tearing, drink more fluids. causes weakness, headache and muscles begin to hurt. Gradually, the pain spreads to the orbit, it becomes difficult for a person to look at the bright light. It hurts when you move your eyes to the side. With enough high temperature body, more than 38.5 degrees it should be shot down, and at the same time with the heat will leave headache and eye pain. But this is not always the case.

• Toxins. The fact is that in the process of the disease toxins were formed in the muscles and their removal will take time. Therefore, prescribed a copious drink, which successfully displays them.
• Migraine. Another cause of the disease may be migraine, which is accompanied by colds. In this case, you should take painkiller.
• Virus. It can get on the mucous eyes, cause redness and tearing. It is better to contact an ophthalmologist, who will prescribe a treatment regimen. Independent action can lead to complications. After all, even simple conjunctivitis has its own characteristics.

How to be treated at home?

• Washing with herbs decoction, with a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. To this end, you can make oregano, wild rosemary, St. John's wort, chamomile, calendula, eucalyptus. Dry grass in the amount of 4 tablespoons pour 1 cup boiling water. Next, you need to heat in a water bath for half an hour or wrap like a teapot. Strain, add water to 200 ml. This solution is washed nose to relieve inflammation of the sinuses, along with the inflammation will go away and the pain in the eyes, which appeared during a cold.
• Rinse with salt water. To do this, you need to make a weak solution based on 1 cup of water 2 teaspoons of salt or table salt.
• Washing with soda. For 1 cup of water take 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

Many do not know how to properly flush the nose. The easiest way is to pour the washing liquid into the palm of your hand and retract with your nose. The only condition is not to drag sharply, so that the infection does not enter the ears. Next, blow your nose. The procedure is repeated 2 times a day.

Text: Tatyana Maratova

Cold symptoms are not pleasant. But if you can somehow put up with some of them, for example, with a cold or cough, then there are those that seriously limit our daily activities. For example, when watery and sore eyes with a cold.

Why do our eyes water and have cold?

The reason why tears and cold eyesmay be sinusitis. What it is? Like many others medical termsending in –it, sinusitis means inflammation. In this case, inflammation of the sinus, and more specifically, the paranasal sinuses. As a rule, sinusitis begins with a cold or flu, when after some time the nasal septum swells and sputum production increases on the mucous membrane. The nasal septum swells so much that the passages to the sinuses of the nose are blocked. When sputum and air cannot move freely between the nose and sinuses, an overpressure occurs in the sinuses. It causes pain in the frontal part of the skull, in the cheeks and upper jaw. And also - around the sockets. That's why my eyes hurt when you have a cold.

Other causes can cause headache and pain in the eye area, such as a normal migraine. In this case, it passes rather quickly, within one day, and even without treatment. While the headache from sinusitis lasts up to several weeks.

The reason why our eyes are watery with a cold is also quite simple - swelling of the nasal canal. The nasal canal is blocked, there is no other way out of the liquid, like through a tear duct.

In most cases, siunsit can be cured fairly quickly and without consequences. Quite rare cases when sinusitis provokes eye disease, despite the fact that the focus of infection is very close to the eyes. The sinusitis is much more dangerous for the lungs and the respiratory system as a whole. Treatment of sinusitis in general consists of taking antibacterial drugs. Treat nasal congestion taken vasoconstrictor drops, for example, "Naphthyzin." However, one should not get involved in such treatment - abuse of this drug can cause rhinitis.

The main recommendation to those who have watery eyes and cold during a cold will be the following: try not to create excessive pressure in the nasal sinuses. For example, when you blow your nose, do it carefully, clamping each nostril in turn, rather than both at once. Try to postpone the flight until you get well. When taking off or landing, the passengers of the aircraft experience a sharp pressure drop that will increase your eye pain.

The various flu symptoms overwhelm a person during an exacerbation of the disease. This viral disease  manifested in fever, pain when swallowing in the throat, aching joints and muscles. But the sign becomes especially remarkable when eyes hurt. At the same time, photophobia and tearing can occur, which both adults and children complain about.

In order not to worry and not to aggravate the health of your experiences, it is recommended to get acquainted with the causes of this phenomenon.

Flu itself is a cunning viral disease. If the infection does not receive a decent response from the body, then the virus multiplies not only at the site of the lesion, but also tends to spread to other organs. That is why the eyes may hurt, which is a consequence of the complication of the disease.

What causes eye pain?

Eye pain during flu is a common symptom. What causes eye pain? Here, doctors identify several factors. The first reason is that the flu virus can enter the body not only through the respiratory organs and the mouth, but also through the eyes. In this case, the infection settles on the mucous membranes of the eyes, which is why they begin to hurt with all the subsequent symptoms in the form of tearing and photophobia.

An important cause of pain in the eyes that develop with the flu is sinusitis. This is the most common complication that occurs with viral disease. Sinusitis is a disease that develops in one or more of the paranasal sinuses at the same time. Depending on the area of ​​the lesion, various symptoms are provoked.

With sinusitis, the mucous membrane of the nose swells up, which provokes inflammation of the lacrimal canals, pain in the eye and frontal areas, increased tearing. It is better to eliminate the disease with the help of a doctor who will determine the exact location of the infection and proceed to effective treatment. If you avoid treatment, then the infection will spread, which can lead to one of the types of sinusitis - sinusitis. And here already without radical treatment is indispensable.

However, for self-treatment of sinusitis, you can use the following recommendations:

• To relieve inflammation in a decoction of chamomile, you can add a bit of sea salt and rinse their nose.
• To ease breathing and relieve swelling in the nose, antihistamines should be taken.
• To eliminate mucus and a large number of microbes in the nose, some of which are microorganisms that provoked the disease, you should flush the nose daily.
• Homeopathic medicines are suitable for gentle treatment.

Self-medication is allowed to engage in 3-5 days. If during this time the symptoms do not subside or do not disappear altogether, then you should seek medical help, otherwise complications will develop.

Other causes of eye pain

Not only sinusitis and the penetration of infection through the eyes are the causes of the corresponding pain in them with the flu. Other causes that may cause eye soreness should be considered.

1. Heat.

When the temperature rises naturally, pain occurs in various parts of the body. With flu painful sensations  may occur in the eyes. Photophobia appears along with them. This symptom is especially pronounced in children.

If you have pain in the eyes with a high temperature, all forces should be directed at reducing it. At normalization of temperature signs will pass. In the meantime, such tips will help in alleviating pain:

• Shading the window or closing the curtain.
• Gymnastics performance for the eyes.
• Lack of tension of the eye organs. Refusal to watch TV, read books and games on a computer / smartphone.

1. Migraine.

Another symptom that occurs during the flu is migraine, which provokes pain in the eyes. Migraine occurs in people who are prone to headaches. With flu, the pain intensifies, so they can be removed only after the passage of a migraine. This can be done by providing yourself peace of mind and taking painkillers.

1. Viral conjunctivitis.

Another complication of influenza is viral conjunctivitis. The flu has already weakened the patient's immunity, which allows new infections to enter the body. Viral conjunctivitis manifests itself in pain, cramps and purulent discharge from the eyes. The main methods of treatment are eye drops and special solutions for washing.

The mild form of viral conjunctivitis can be eliminated very quickly - in 3-4 days. However, with the development of complications, it is better to consult a doctor, because self treatment  will be ineffective.

1. Weak immunity.

This cause is often noted in children who have had the flu. With a weakened immunity, the virus can penetrate into any organ. And at first it is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• Sneezing
• Cough.
• Lost in the joints and muscles.
• High fever.
• Heavy breathing.
• Headache
• Airway inflammation.
• Vertigo.

1. Individual response to general intoxication.

During the flu, immunity is intensely fighting infection. This affects the state of the blood, in which dead cells of the virus and antibody defenders begin to appear. This factor leads to various symptomsamong which there is sweating, body aches, loss of appetite, as well as pain in the eyes with photophobia and tearing.

It should cleanse the body of residual viruses, which will take time.

What is needed to eliminate the flu?

To eliminate the flu, you need to go to the doctor who will prescribe treatment. Self-treatment of the flu can lead to complications. Antiviral drugs will be prescribed here, as well as drugs that alleviate symptoms.

It is better not to treat the disease, but to prevent its occurrence. Here preventive measures will help:

• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which includes a full sleep, proper nutrition, walking in the fresh air and playing sports. Immunity will be strong, which will allow even with the defeat of viruses to quickly cope with the disease.
• Bed rest during the development of influenza. If you carry the disease on your feet, you can quickly provoke the development of complications.
• Vaccination. A prophylactic vaccine that will prepare the body for a virus attack will allow you to quickly cope with the infection. Vaccinated people are less likely to get sick with the flu than unvaccinated people.
• Avoiding large crowds. This measure is effective during a flu epidemic. It is better not to get into closed rooms where people sneeze and cough.
• Avoiding stress and the joy of life. Of course, this factor does not save you from viral infection. However, the stresses themselves affect the strength of immunity. But the joy of life will allow you to endure any disease.

If a person is sick, which is accompanied by pain in the eyes, then you should give yourself time. Only with the elimination of the flu will be pain. In addition to medical recommendations, you should follow simple rules:

1. Drink plenty of warm fluid.
2. Air the room twice a day.
3. Stick to bed rest.
4. Do not eat without appetite.
5. Flush nose with saline daily.

To eliminate eye pain, special drops are prescribed that have antiviral effects. “Artificial tears” can also be prescribed, which should flush the channels and wash away the accumulated mucus. When bacteria are attached, antibacterial drops are prescribed.

To eliminate tearfulness of the eyes, you can resort to lotion with various decoctions:

• From chamomile. Lotions are made on the eyes of the decoction: 1 tsp. herbs to 1 cup boiling water.
• From tea. Large leaf tea to brew to medium strength and make lotions.
• From dogrose. 2 tsp. chop the berries and pour 200 g of water, put on fire to brew. Then insist 30 minutes and make lotions.
• From chicory. 2 tbsp. l flowers mixed with 1 tbsp. l Althea, 2 tbsp. l horsetail and 2 tbsp. l pink petals. A mixture of 3 tbsp. l Pour a glass of boiling water and cool. Make lotions on the eyes.
• From dill. Squeeze the juice and moisten them with cotton pads that are applied to the eyes.

Forecast

If the eyes hurt with the flu, this can be both a symptom of the disease itself and a consequence of the development of complications. Projections will depend on the measures taken to treat the flu and its symptoms. If you resort to medical care, then the forecasts will be more favorable. If untreated, complications are possible in the form of:

1. Violation of the vessels and the heart.
2. Pathology in the work of internal organs.
3. Meningitis

There is hardly a person who has only pleasant impressions of flu symptoms. Tearing, runny nose, persistent sneezing, sore eyes - with the flu, the human body undergoes complex tests that can be endured only with the strict adherence of the doctor's recommendations.

Eye pain may be a symptom of the flu.

Influenza is characterized by a number of symptoms, followed by a serious illness. To understand why they occur and what signs indicate exactly this infection, you need to know what the flu is, how it occurs and who is at risk.

The disease, attacking the majority of citizens several times a year, was described as early as the beginning of the 15th century. Of course, it would be erroneous to say that it was at this time that the first incident occurred. Most likely, the flu accompanies a person from the very beginning due to the nature of its occurrence. But no matter how hard scientists and researchers tried to completely defeat the disease and stop seasonal epidemics, no one succeeds. The whole problem lies in the nature of the flu, easy contagion through the air.

How does the disease spread

The air surrounding us is “teeming” with microorganisms, some of which are pathogens. People sneeze, cough, and, of course, breathe, releasing microbes into the air. With the onset of cool seasons, in particular autumn, spring, the air temperature becomes favorable for the reproduction of bacteria. An organism that is not ready for the cold is exposed to overcooling, the atmosphere becomes wet, and it is precisely because of this that the migration of microbes takes place. A person picks up the infection, arise characteristic symptoms. With ARVI, eyes hurt, nose stays, temperature rises.

Every year, flu is registered in 80% of the population, all of them are susceptible to illness, the age and sex factors are irrelevant. It is noted that the majority of persons who have had a viral infection become less susceptible to influenza. The special prevalence of the virus occurs in work teams, places of large concentrations of people, kindergartens, schools, universities, etc. that causes seasonal epidemics. The most dangerous period of the year is when the air temperature is at elevations from -5 to 5 degrees. Lower and higher rates are detrimental to pathogenic microbes.

How often does an infection occur?

In the summer, the flu is less common. In the rest of the seasons, it is possible to become infected from a person who is sick or is a carrier of a viral infection, asymptomatic. The most contagious moment is 5-6 days of illness, transmission of the virus occurs:

• airborne droplets;
• through the dishes, household items.

Most often, the virus is transmitted by airborne droplets.

Even a short conversation with an infected person can cause an infection, since together with the air, a person exhales virus particles. There is also a great danger of getting sick for people who are sick in the same room.

The incubation period, the interval for which the virus begins to show its clinical signs - from 3 hours to 3 days. The interval depends on the rate of infection, the dose and the condition of the infected person. Symptoms can be lacrimation, sneezing, coughing, conjunctivitis with ARVI is rare. After infection, a person experiences three phases:

• virus penetration;
• their active reproduction;
• cell death;
• the spread of viral particles to neighboring cells.

• penetration of virus particles into the bloodstream;
• incubation - up to 2 weeks;
• toxic effect.

The disease is not dangerous symptoms, as everyone knows, the flu is a threat to their dangerous consequencesTo which also intoxication concerns. Dead cells and viruses produce hemagglutinin that affects red blood cells. Blood circulation is disturbed, the heart muscle is affected, the liver, kidneys, and vessels fail.

The next phase is the defeat of the respiratory tract, the following symptoms occur:

• sore throat;
• cough;
• eyes watery with ARVI;
• inflammation in the trachea, bronchi.

The cause of these symptoms is a lesion of the mucous, unable to perform a protective function. The mucous membrane - the epithelium - a very favorable "soil" for viruses, they firmly colonize the wet spaces and rapidly multiply. Then comes the reverse period - the phase when a person begins to recover, due to antiviral agents and with the help of the fight against his own immunity, the infection is destroyed, the affected tissues are restored.

Conjunctivitis with flu - treatment

As we have learned, the virus is firmly deposited on the mucous membrane. First of all, the infection penetrates through saliva, splashing when sneezing and coughing. Many people mistakenly believe that it is possible to get infected only through breathing through the mouth, nose, but there is one more point due to which the infection penetrates into our body - these are eyes. Recall that they are also covered with mucous membranes, and, once on it, the virus enters the human body. In addition to high fever, coughing, sneezing, inflammation of the airways and subsequent complications, the patient may develop conjunctivitis, and this is a fairly common symptom in the case of SARS in a child. The baby's eyes turn red, the tearing rises, there are cracks.

Conjunctivitis can be one of the complications of the flu.

The reason for this is the weak immunity of children, inability to resist infection. In any case, the kid is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• sneezing;
• cough;
• hard breath;
• airway inflammation;
• heat;
• aching joints and muscles;
• headache, dizziness.

Ways to treat the disease

Given the fact that the flu is an infectious disease, you should consult a doctor at the first symptoms. Better yet, get a seasonal immunization - the vaccine is available to everyone without exception. The danger of the disease lies in the ability of the virus to mutate, and several times a year, scientists create new types of vaccines for each strain.

In the list of appointments, the doctor makes antiviral drugs, it does not make sense to treat the flu with antibiotics.

Also therapy includes:

• Healthy food. With reduced immunity can not be abused conservation, fatty, smoked, spicy food. Necessary products that cleanse the body of toxins - fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts.
• Drink plenty of water. Water is an important component for recovery, it cleans blood vessels, improves metabolism, metabolic processes. Mineral drinks are suitable as a liquid, you can not consume sweet drinks, strong coffee.
• The main companion of influenza is a complete loss of appetite. No need to force the patient to eat, especially for kids. Heavy food in the inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract, temperature, loss of smell is more likely to harm. It is better to cook liquid broths, drink freshly squeezed juices, compotes, jelly, they have a lot of trace elements, vitamins and minerals.
• Water treatments. It is undesirable to take a bath in case of illness, and heat loads are strictly prohibited at high temperatures. It is better to take a shower, the temperature of the water is 37-39 degrees.

SARS with conjunctivitis in children - causes and treatment

When the disease is an acute respiratory infection, people often have sinusitis - this is one of the types of complications. There are inflammatory processes in the paranasal sinuses, swelling of the mucous membrane occurs, which causes inflammation of the lacrimal ducts, pain sensations  in the region of the eyes, in the frontal part and an increase in lacrimation. In such cases, the conjunctiva of the eye is inflamed, accompanied by soreness and redness.

Sinusitis is another possible complication  flu

Conjunctivitis caused by flu or a cold is useless to treat with antibiotics. The problem that has arisen due to the virus can be cured only by antiviral drugs.

Conjunctivitis after SARS in a child often develops because of adenovirus, which is part of the characteristic triad: pharyngitis, high body temperature. Isolated conjunctivitis is extremely rare, but if only the eyes are affected - redness, itching, burning, you should consult a doctor, as symptoms may indicate the herpetic nature of the virus.

Flu eyes hurt - what to do

To eliminate the symptoms respiratory diseaseFirst of all, you need to recover from the main disease. In any case, the problem requires medical intervention. Self-treatment can lead to disastrous consequences, to diseases that are difficult to cure or even impossible. These include:

• pneumonia;
• pathological processes in the work of internal organs;
• violation of the heart, blood vessels;
• meningitis.

The last problem can take a person’s life, and if it’s a child, in a matter of hours, minutes.

To reduce tearing and prevent clogging of the tear ducts, it is necessary to use eye drops with cold and flu. The preparations include antiviral components, immunomodulators. Often, doctors prescribe "artificial tears", with which you can wash the accumulated mucus and channels. The patient has reduced pain, cramps, redness, swelling, drying of the mucous membrane.

In case of bacterial complication, local antibiotic drugs are used, you need to drip 3-4 times a day.

Eyes watery with flu - what to do?

In past centuries, inflammation of the eye membrane has been a frequent occurrence. Unlike us, our ancestors easily got rid of problems, using folk and completely harmless to the body methods. First of all, the treatment is designed to cleanse, reduce sensitivity and edema.

Chamomile. Medicinal plant  fights well with inflammatory processes. It is necessary to pour 1 teaspoon of crushed flowers (dried) with 1 cup of boiling water, cool and make lotions with cotton pads 3-4 times a day.

Tea. It is better to use krupnolistovaya grade, brew up to medium strength, wet the cotton pad and wipe the eyes of the child 4-5 times a day.

Rosehip. Chop the berries, take 2 teaspoons of the fruit and pour 200 g water, cook over low heat, then infuse for half an hour, rinse with eyes 4 times a day.

Dill. Squeeze the juice from fresh dill, moisten a cotton pad or gauze and apply to the eyes for 15 minutes several times a day.

Chicory. Mix 2 tablespoons of flowers with the same amount of horsetail, 1 table spoon of althea, 2 tablespoons of pink petals. Mix components, and pour 3 gr. Of boiling mixture over 3 tablespoons of the mixture, cool. To drop on 3 drops of means in each eye on 3 times a day.

Pharmacy and folk remedies will help to cope with the pain in the eyes and complications.

If your eyes hurt when you have a cold without a fever, you should use honey. You need to take honey and water in a 1: 2 ratio, mix and drip 1 drop in your eyes or make lotions.

Excellent with rezah helps potato juice  - Rinse the tuber thoroughly and grate, mix with egg white and apply as a compress to the eyes for 15 minutes.

With the allergic nature of conjunctivitis will help kalanchoe juice, the plants are smeared with the juice of the eyelids until redness, burning, and itching pass.

After the flu eyes hurt - what to do? To get rid of the inflammation of the mucous membrane in a few steps will help mixture cucumber juice with soda. Mix a little squeezed juice and soda, dilute with water and make lotions.

Preventive measures for the prevention of conjunctivitis

Insure against viral, allergic, bacterial or other types of conjunctivitis is impossible. Any infectious or catarrhal disease, seasonal hay fever, food allergies, detergents  can cause such a complication. The main way to prevent is hygiene. Considering the fact that the cause of the consequences is viral infection, you need to strengthen the immune system.

Healthy lifestyle is the best prevention of ARVI

Need to lead healthy lifestyle, give up bad habits - smoking, alcohol, more often walk in the open air and ventilate the room.

Everyone will remember such unpleasant symptoms of cold and seasonal flu, like a runny nose and cough. And if your eyes hurt when you have a cold, and you still have watery eyes, then there is a feeling of complete incapacity.

If your eyes hurt with a cold - treat sinusitis.

Often having caught a cold, we experience discomfort due to various manifestations of the disease. If the eyes began to water, to react painfully to the light, then the cold is progressing, and it’s time to get serious about treatment.

But first you need to understand the cause of this state. One of the reasons why your eyes hurt during a cold is sinusitis, which means inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. It occurs as a result of swelling of the nasal septum, which clogs the nasal passages, as well as due to an increase in the production of sputum on the nasal mucosa.

Difficult breathing, increased pressure in the nasal sinuses. This excessive pressure causes pain around the sockets and in the frontal part of the skull. If the nasal duct swells, the accumulated fluid is discharged through the tear ducts. Eyes begin to water. Treatment of sinusitis should be approached seriously, then it will be quick and without serious complications.

Drink more fluid

When you have cold eyes, try to drink plenty of fluids. At high temperature, there is weakness, pain in the muscles, headache. The pain spreads to the eye sockets, it becomes hard to look at the light.

Attempting to rotate quickly and move left - right, up-and-down eyes also cause pain. If the body temperature is high enough, and you decide to shoot it down, then the use of antipyretic will immediately remove all these symptoms for a while. But if the temperature after taking the antipyretic can remain normal, then the muscles and eyes can ache again.

This is due to the result of the disease in the cells muscle tissue  formed a large number of toxins. For their removal from the body will take some time. To speed up the body's metabolism, drink plenty of water.

Eyes hurt - eliminate migraine

Another cause of pain in the eyes is the usual migraine, which can be accompanied by a cold. Taking painkillers will relieve headaches and eliminate pain in the eyes.

Contact an ophthalmologist

When the eyes hurt with a cold, and this pain is accompanied by burning and redness of the mucous membrane of the eye, it means that the causative agent of the virus or infection has got into the eyes. In this case, you should seek help from an ophthalmologist. Even the treatment of such a simple at first glance, a disease like conjunctivitis does not tolerate self-treatment.