What is proetz sinus washing?

Sinus rinsing procedure with Proetz is a fairly common method of sinus washing. The Proetz procedure helps to remove pus from the sinuses with negative pressure, causing no pain or bleeding during the procedure, suitable for cases of mild sinus disease.

1. What is proetz sinus washing procedure?

Proetz sinus rinsing procedure is also known as a change method. Proetz helps treat posterior sinus disease (sieve sinuses and butterfly sinuses), by inserting solution drugs into the pre- and posterior sinus lines thanks to the vents between the nasal cavity and the sinuses, through an air intake tool to relieve pressure on the patient's nasal sinus area.

The drugs used to enter the nasal sinuses using proetz are Hydrocortison (0.5ml) + Gentamycin (1in) or Cloramphenicol (0.4%) + physiological saline (1ml). Compared to other sinus rinsing methods, Proetz offers a superior therapeutic effect.

Normal methods require poking into the sinuses to insert the drug into the sinus rinsing method by Proetz method, bringing the drug directly into the sinuses without having to make a poke. However, this method can only be done when the sinus mucosa is not overstried and when there is no polyp in the nose.

2. Proetz Method Implementation Process

Wash your sinuses with Proetz

Insert the solution drug into the sinus lines before and after thanks to the vent

The procedure for implementing the Proetz method is as follows:

  • Place the shrinkage drug on both sides of the nasal cavity to open the nose.
  • The patient is located in a flat position with a maximum head position.
  • Next, seal one side of the nose. Tell the patient to say " Prescribe…" constantly let the jaw sail tightly down the throat or the chicken tongue closes the rear nasal opening, making it easy to suck all the gas outwards.
  • On the other side of the nose will be inserted into a straw with ambu installed that fits in the nasal cavity, pump an isosentic saline solution and proceed to suck the nose to get a rinse and secreted solution.
  • Next, the doctor will carry out a small process slowly about 10-20 drops of the drug into the inside of the nose and do the above.
  • Performing the same movement on the side of the nose is being sealed, each side of the nose washes and sucks about 4 times is enough. Every day should be washed once and washed continuously for about 2 weeks.
  • Finally, the patient must remain in this lying position for 10-15 minutes so that the medicinal water does not flow down the throat area or spill out of the nose.

Nasal sinus rinsing by Proetz method helps the symptoms of sinus disease decrease rapidly from 6 to 8 times. At the same time, inflammation and purulent discharge are also quickly pushed out, the drug introduced also helps to clear the nasal sinuses and feel more pleasant.

3. Advantages and disadvantages of washing sinuses using the Proetz method

3.1 Advantages of washing sinuses using the Proetz method

  • This method is effective after 6-8 implementations
  • Destroys parasites, prevents inflammation, reduces purulent discharge in the sinuses.
  • Makes it easier for hairs to move in nasal cells, restoring normal physical function.
  • Proetz method does not damage the nasal mucosa, does not need to use medical tools such as pliers, scissors …
  • Does not cause much pain or bleeding when done.
  • Limit unwanted complications.
  • Suitable for mild sinusitis.

Wash your sinuses with Proetz

Proetz sinus washing method does not cause pain or bleeding much when performed

3.2. Disadvantages of washing sinuses using the Proetz method

  • Patients with high blood pressure, mucosal edema are not carried out because of the ease of bleeding.
  • Performing proetz continuously will make the nose secrete more and more uncomfortable.
  • People with increased symptomatic sinusitis need to use the drug for a long time to be able to improve.
  • Applied only in case of necessity and with the doctor's in design.
  • It is not possible to definitively treat patients with severe sinusitis.
  • It is not possible to do it yourself, but it is necessary to go to an ear nose and throat doctor or a professionally trained nurse.
  • Contraintent when sinusitis has complications (symptoms of headache, blurred vision, swelling around the eye socket).

Rinsing sinuses using the Proetz method is applied to cure sinusitis, however in some severe cases it will not bring a radical effect. Therefore, it is not recommended to abuse this procedure, but it should be done as prescribed by a doctor. Besides, patients need to pay attention to take care of nasal hygiene, build a proper diet and rest so that the disease is quickly improved.

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