A person has a cold nose. Causes and treatment

A cold nose in a person - this is not an indicator of health, but a signal that a malfunction has occurred in the body. There are many reasons for this.

Possible reasons

The sensation of warmth or cold in a certain area of ​​the body depends on the intensity of its blood supply, which is regulated by the hypothalamus. This is a small area of ​​the diencephalon responsible for the stability of the body's vital parameters and for the correct functioning of the thermoregulatory mechanisms.

The lowered temperature of the nose, and the area of ​​the face adjacent to it, is a direct consequence of insufficient blood supply to the tissues located here.

Physiological causes

A cold nose in humans can be caused by physiological causes. In this case, a frozen nose is a normal reaction of the body to the influence of a negative factor, for protection from which it is required to weaken the blood supply in this area. This will allow the freed up resources to be directed towards servicing more important structures.

Air temperature too low

The unpleasant feeling of an ice-cold nose that occurs during prolonged exposure to cold is familiar to everyone. It can be accompanied by abundant secretion of liquid secretions and blue skin in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle.

Usually, not only the nose is freezing, but also other protruding parts of the body:

• ears;
• cheeks;
• arms;
• legs.

This is due to the fact that when there is a lack of heat, the blood is directed to the internal organs, the full-fledged work of which is possible only at normal temperature. The nose and other parts of the body listed above are not. However, for the nose, the problem is aggravated by the complete absence of a fatty layer capable of storing heat. For this reason, it freezes in the first place.

It should be remembered that short-term exposure to cold is not dangerous if it is not accompanied by signs of hypotremia (hypothermia):

• indomitable tremors;
• confusion of consciousness;
• lethargy;
• loss of the ability to coordinate movements.

Stress

Excitement can give the effect of a cold nose, especially in people who are prone to an inadequately strong reaction to any negativity. The human nervous system has evolved in such a way that it perceives stress and the accompanying powerful adrenaline rush as a signal of danger. The problem is solved at the expense of the nose and other "minor" elements.

Scientifically proven that under severe stress, the temperature of the nose decreases by 1^O C, while for other parts of the body this indicator does not change.

High intellectual load

A cold nose in a person, the reasons for which are associated with mental stress, can occur during "brainstorming". When a person is immersed in solving a complex problem - these are the conclusions reached by scientists at the University of Nottingham. According to their version, this is due to the increased need of brain neurons for nutrition, which occurs during intense mental activity. A cold nose can also be a signal that the brain has used up its resources and urgently needs rest to recover them.

It should be borne in mind that every person was freezing at least once in his life. However, some do not notice at all that something is wrong with their sense of smell, while for others, a cold nose causes severe discomfort, turning into an unpleasant problem.

The following circumstances may contribute to this:

• a sedentary lifestyle, leading to a general slowdown in the blood circulation process;
• smoking, excessive consumption of spirits. Both nicotine and alcohol negatively affect the condition of the blood vessels. First of all, small capillaries suffer, namely, they are responsible for the blood supply to the nose and, therefore, for its temperature;
• poor diet: fans of "hungry" diets, when the diet is limited to a minimum, begin to freeze more, and, first of all, the nose suffers. This is explained by the fact that with a shortage of resources, the body switches to work in an "economical mode", starting blood circulation in a small circle and providing vital organs with nutrients;
• character traits: "explosive" temperament, emotional instability;
• general weakening of the body, for example, after a recent severe illness;
• old age and its characteristic changes affecting the work of the hypothalamus and circulatory system.

Pathological causes

If the nose freezes constantly, in the absence of any apparent reason, then perhaps this is a symptom of one of the diseases leading to malfunctions of the structures involved in the process of thermoregulation.

Namely:

• the heart, the contraction of which ensures the movement of blood through the vessels;
• vessels;
• hypothalamus, which controls the work of the heart and blood vessels;
• the nervous system, which ensures the flow of signals from certain parts of the body to the hypothalamus.

Heart diseases

According to statistics, pathologies leading to malfunctions of the myocardium and, as a consequence, the circulatory system, in 80% of cases, cause a feeling of a cold nose.

This is especially the case with:

• old people;
• heavy smokers;
• patients prone to neurasthenia.

As a rule, there are other symptoms of trouble:

• constricting, pressing pains in the chest that radiate to the left arm, neck, upper abdomen;
• shortness of breath, shortness of breath that occurs with little physical exertion;
• swelling of the limbs;
• weakness, low endurance, rapid fatigue.

Raynaud's disease

The disease, the etiology of which has not yet been clarified, is manifested by vasospasm that occurs under the influence of cold or high emotional stress.

As a rule, with Roino's disease, other unpleasant symptoms join the frozen nose syndrome:

• chilliness with a slight decrease in air temperature;
• shiver;
• cyanosis of the skin;
• feeling of "creeping goose bumps";
• icy hands and feet, sometimes pain in the limbs.

Arterial hypotension

Or low blood pressure, which occurs when there is a disturbance in the work of the heart. The consequence of hypotension is a slowdown in the process of blood purification and enrichment with oxygen, which leads to hypoxia of the body and to a decrease in the rate of energy metabolism.

Further, in order to provide nutrients and energy to vital organs, they work protective mechanisms of redistribution, reducing to a minimum the blood supply to the nose and forcing it freeze. Moreover, the lower the blood pressure drops, the stronger the unpleasant feeling of coldness.

In addition to a frozen nose, hypotension manifests itself in the following symptoms:

• icy hands and feet that are very difficult to warm up;
• general decrease in tone: drowsiness, lethargy, constant feeling of fatigue;
• acceleration of the heart rate;
• hyperhidrosis;
• discomfort in the region of the heart, sometimes mild pain;
• migraine;
• rapid breathing;
• sudden mood swings, excessive emotionality.

Vegetovascular dystonia (VVD)

This is the name of the violations affecting the parts of the nervous system that regulate the work of internal organs, the circulatory system and, in particular, the processes of thermoregulation.

VSD is not an independent disease, it always develops against the background of:

• hypertension;
• heart disease;
• endocrine pathologies.

With vegetative-vascular dystonia, the tissues receive insufficient oxygen, the reactions of energy metabolism are slowed down, and are unable to provide the body with the required amount of heat.

As a result, the nose and limbs are supplied with it according to the "residual principle", hence the constant feeling of chilliness, accompanied by other symptoms characteristic of the VSD:

• feeling of lack of air, which increases with strong excitement;
• a periodically arising feeling of squeezing in the sternum and heart sinking, unevenness of its work;
• sudden unreasonable increases in body temperature;
• spasmodic changes in blood pressure and the resulting headache, dizziness, and sometimes fainting;
• various disorders in the digestive tract.

Hypothyroidism

This is an insufficient synthesis of the thyroid gland of tyrosine derivatives (thyroid hormones), which regulate the production of energy necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

Hypothyroidism is not an independent disease. It develops against the background of other pathologies of the thyroid gland or is a consequence of its complete removal, manifests itself in a violation of the thermoregulation process and the constantly present feeling of a cold nose.

Other symptoms join it:

• chilliness;
• dryness and peeling of the skin;
• brittle nails;
• paresthesia in the limbs (numbness and tingling sensation);
• increase in body weight.

Diabetes

If, with a constantly freezing nose, a person is tormented by thirst, which does not recede even with normal and excessive consumption of water, then you should know that such a combination of symptoms is characteristic of sugar diabetes.

In this case, a cold nose is the result of constant and dramatic changes in blood sugar levels. This inevitably leads to malfunctions of the hypothalamus, and, accordingly, violations of thermoregulation processes. In addition, with diabetes, the elasticity of the blood vessels decreases, which also negatively affects the blood supply system, and in the first place, the limbs, ears and nose are affected.

Other symptoms of diabetes include:

• metal taste in the mouth;
• frequent night trips to the toilet;
• itchy skin;
• slow healing of the smallest scratches;
• pathological feeling of hunger;
• a sharp change in body weight.

Treatment methods

A cold nose in a person, the causes of which are related to physiology, how the problem can be solved by eliminating the provoking factor: warm up, calm down, rest.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies - decoctions based on:

• mint;
• clover;
• immortelle;
• dandelion root;
• dill seed.

They will contribute to:

• cleansing blood vessels;
• restoration of the elasticity of their walls;
• strengthening the heart muscle;
• elimination of excessive blood viscosity.

In spring, it is imperative to include wild garlic and infusions based on it in the diet, which will strengthen the immune system and normalize the work of thermoregulation mechanisms. Onions and garlic have a similar effect.

The recipes in the fight for a normal nasal temperature are as follows:

Recipe	Preparation
Infusion for blood purification	Pour 1.100 g of chopped wild garlic with vodka (200 ml). 2. Insist 20 days. 3. Drink 15 drops 3 times a day for a month
Means for general strengthening of the body	1. Mix onion juice and lime honey in equal parts. 2. Twice a day before meals, eat 25 g of the mixture
A procedure that improves peripheral circulation and restores vascular tone	1. Mix essential oils (rosemary, orange, tea tree) taking 2-3 drops of each. 2.Add to the product that is usually used for bathing. 3.Apply with a washcloth to the body. 4. Rub thoroughly until the skin is slightly reddened. 5. Take a contrast shower. 6. Dry the body with a terry towel
Ginger tea	This tool can instantly eliminate the feeling of chilliness. To do this, you should: 1. Pour a teaspoon of chopped ginger with 250 ml of boiling water. 2. Drink after 20 minutes. 3.To enhance the effect, you can add lemon, cloves, a pinch of cinnamon to the tea
A tool that allows you to quickly warm your limbs	This will have a positive effect on the condition of the nose. For this: 1.Place mustard powder mixed with sea salt in a 2: 1 ratio in a glass container. 2.Add a pod of hot pepper cut in half there. 3.Pour vodka (1/2 l), leave for a week. 4. Before going to bed, treat the feet and hands with a cotton pad slightly moistened with the resulting tincture, and then put on socks. The procedure is performed daily, in courses of 2 weeks

All of the above remedies will not give instant results. Only their regular use for a long time will provide a lasting effect and will allow you to forget about the constantly freezing nose.

A cold nose in a person (its causes may be associated with cold rhinitis), as a symptom of the disease, can only be cured with the help of a specialist.

Depending on the reasons

As a rule, after diagnostic tests, patients are assigned:

Diseases	Appointment
With heart disease	They use drug treatment aimed at normalizing the purity of the heartbeats and improving the supply of oxygen to the myocardium. If drug therapy is ineffective, surgical methods of treatment are indicated, in particular - bypass surgery
With Raynaud's disease	Taking calcium channel blocker drugs, pain relievers and antibiotics can also be prescribed in small doses
With hypotension	Medication correction is widely used, aimed at: restoration of normal vascular tone; regulation of heart rate; neutralization of factors that have a negative impact on the circulatory system. Phytotherapy techniques are used, supplemented by physiotherapy: massages; oxygen baths; wraps
With VSD	Comprehensive treatment is prescribed, which includes: taking sedatives, vitamin complexes, drugs that improve the blood supply to the brain tissues; methods of hydro and physiotherapy; acupuncture (point) massage; electrostimulation
With hypothyroidism	Substitution therapy is usually used: the patient is prescribed drugs that make up for the lack of the hormone tyrosine
With diabetes mellitus	Depending on the type of disease, the patient is given insulin injections (type 1 diabetes) or antiglycemic drugs (type 2 diabetes). Additionally, medications can be recommended to prevent further development of the disease.

Possible consequences and complications

A cold nose in a person (the reasons for this can be both physiological and pathological) may indicate the presence of a serious illness requiring qualified treatment.

In its absence, a number of complications may develop:

Complications	Description
Heart disease	It will inevitably progress, and new symptoms will be added to the existing symptoms, in advanced cases, it is possible to develop a heart attack.
Raynaud's disease	It greatly reduces the quality of life, and in some cases leads to disability.
Hypotension	A frivolous attitude towards the disease will result in a constant feeling of weakness and fatigue, and over time will lead to heart disease. To provide the body with oxygen, he has to constantly work in emergency mode.
Vegeto-vascular dystonia	The list of consequences and complications of VSD is very extensive: it contains diseases: heart and blood vessels; nervous system; Gastrointestinal tract
Hypothyroidism	Illness over time: will make itself felt by disturbances in the work of the heart; negatively affect the functionality of the kidneys, reducing their ability to remove fluid from the body and provoking edema; will hit the nervous system, causing muscle weakness, unexplained pain in the limbs
Diabetes	Ignoring his symptoms can lead to: loss of hearing and vision; the need for amputation of limbs; stroke.

However, even if the effect of a cold nose is a consequence of obvious and easily removable causes, it cannot be ignored. The nose can work normally and fully perform its functions only at an optimal temperature (about 36.6^O WITH).

If it is lowered, then:

• the protective barriers are weakened: the receptors, which should respond to the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the nasal passages, do not work. Accordingly, without receiving signals from them, the immune system is inactive, and a "green street" opens up for bacteria and viruses;
• air, which normally should warm up to normal body temperature, passing through the nasal passages, does not reach the desired parameters and enters the lungs cold, negatively affecting the lung tissue;
• due to the lowered temperature, the filtration system does not work effectively enough, which must purify the air from the dust present in it. It easily enters the internal organs of the respiratory system, which were not designed for such a thing.

All this over time leads to:

• the appearance of diseases of the respiratory system;
• increased risk of colds;
• the occurrence of a bacterial and viral infection;
• insufficient supply of oxygen to internal organs and the development of various pathological processes in them.

The constantly present feeling of a cold nose in a person is not a harmless phenomenon, as it might initially seem. However, there are many ways to cope with this problem and not only eliminate discomfort, but also protect yourself from many unpleasant diseases. The main thing is to hear the alarming signals sent by the body in time and identify the causes of this symptom.

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