Compress dry heat on the ear. What is dry heat and how to make it at home? Compress on the ear of a child at home

• Dry compress

A simple cotton-gauze bandage fixed with bandages. The purpose of such a bandage is to protect the part of the body subject to the painful process from external stimuli at the stage of recovery and restoration of its functions.

The most common variant of the directed influence on the skin of the temperature factor (poultice - warm and lotion - cold water) or a medicinal substance to achieve warming, cooling, distracting, analgesic and other effects.

In the treatment of ear pain, dry compresses are most in demand, as well as wet ones with a warming effect.

Compress structure

The principle of applying any compress is to locally create three layers of dressing over the required area of ​​​​skin:

The inner layer

If the compress is wet, then it is enough to have folded 6-8 layers of a torn bandage or gauze, formed to the required size.

If the compress is dry, then one or two layers of cotton wool are added to the existing layers of the bandage, between them, evenly located within the contour of this layer of the bandage.

A warming compress involves the application of dry heat (the inner layer is heated with an iron before being applied to the body, while being careful not to be excessively hot) or a preheated solution of a medicinal substance.

Technique for applying a warming compress Fig.1 - the necessary material, Fig.2 - general view of the compress

In the absence of gauze and bandage, the inner layer can be formed with a clean piece of any easily impregnated natural fabric, which is recommended to be pre-ironed with a hot iron for disinfection.

middle layer

Its main function with dry compresses is to maintain a constant temperature near the skin area, regardless of its change in the environment in the cold or hot season, if necessary, go outside.

In the case of applying a wet compress, the middle layer has an insulating function, preventing the entire bandage and clothing from being soaked with liquid, thereby reducing the concentration of the medicinal substance and its effectiveness.

Waxed or kraft paper is most often used to create the middle layer. When applying a wet compress, instead of paper, the use of cellophane (polyethylene) is allowed.

outer layer

Its function is additional insulation. To do this, use cotton wool.

In order for the effect of the compress to be maximum, it is important to remember that each subsequent layer should be 2-3 cm wider than the previous one.

If the compress is applied to the ear, then a linear incision is made in the inner and middle layers of the dressing to bring the auricle out, since the main impact is focused on the middle and inner ear, located along the periphery from the external opening of the auditory canal inside the bone.

The compress is fixed to the required area of ​​the skin by applying a bandage over it. You can use other methods of fixation for this purpose - adhesive plaster, elastic and mesh bandages, diapers, scarves, scarves.

The compress should be held tightly, but at the same time, without disturbing the blood supply to the areas of the body surrounding the bandage.

Most often, in the treatment of diseases of the middle and inner ear, a wet oil or alcohol compress is used.

A compress on the ear, as an additional method of treatment, is used for pain and discomfort (feeling of “clicks” when swallowing, dizziness) observed during colds of the upper respiratory tract, as well as for non-purulent acute and chronic otitis media.

How does a compress work?

The therapeutic effect of a compress on the ear:

Lowers the threshold for ear pain, making it bearable.

It is achieved due to local exposure to high temperature or a reaction to irritating components of drugs that improve local blood supply. As a result, the blood flow increases and this leads both to the rapid delivery of antibiotics and other drugs taken by the patient to the pathological focus, and to the complete removal of toxic substances formed during inflammation from it. At the same time, the processes of regeneration and restoration of hearing are also accelerated.

When is compress unacceptable ?!

Absolute contraindications to applying a compress, despite the fact that the ear hurts, are:

1. Pustular diseases of the skin of the head and neck, eczema of various origins;
2. Inflammation of the mastoid process.

A relative contraindication is the presence of a high body temperature in a patient with signs of minor intoxication.

It is strictly forbidden to use an independent compress on the ear at high body temperature, accompanied by clear signs of intoxication (impaired consciousness, lethargy, etc.) due to the high risk of generalization of infection (meningitis, sepsis).

How to soak a compress?

Most often, a compress on the ear has to be done using alcohol and oil solutions. Alcohol compresses retain heat less and act for a short time, unlike oil compresses. However, the main disadvantage of oil compresses is the risk of leakage from under the bandage and the almost “mandatory” contamination of the patient’s clothes due to the fact that they are minimally absorbed into the skin.

The basis of alcohol solutions is ethyl alcohol, oily solutions are vegetable or vaseline oil. They can be used alone or with the addition of drugs. Ethyl alcohol must be diluted twice (with the same volume of water). In the absence of alcohol, a compress on the ear is done with vodka (vodka compress).

Of the medical preparations added for this procedure, Camphor is widely used, which has a pronounced local irritant effect.

Dosage forms of release:

• Camphor alcohol (10% solution of camphor in 70% ethyl alcohol);
• Camphor oil and ointment.

All of them are used to apply a compress to the ear.

The alcohol form requires preliminary dilution in a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 with respect to water.

It is forbidden to use Camphor in any form for patients with epilepsy and children with a previous convulsive syndrome.

In addition, it must be remembered that a camphor compress on the ear in children under the age of 2 years cannot be done due to the peculiarity of the structure of the skin, which predisposes to increased absorption of the drug, which can cause a toxic effect.

Compresses on the ear with boric acid are widely used. For this, already prepared dosage forms are used in the form of an alcohol solution and ointment. At the same time, it is necessary to abandon the use of boric alcohol as ear drops, which, according to the latest medical research, do not have any positive effect.

Universal instructions for applying a compress

The algorithm for applying a compress to the ear includes the following steps:

1. Free the ear from the hair falling on it, remove the earrings.
2. Put the patient on a chair, asking him to lean on the back. Young children (up to 3 years old) must be picked up by another adult assistant.
3. Moisten the previously prepared tissue of the inner layer of the compress with diluted alcohol or vodka solution. When using oil, before moistening a gauze napkin with it, the oil is heated to 40 ° C in a water bath, controlling the heating by applying a bottle or moistened gauze to the inner surface of one's forearm to control the process. In the same way, the used alcohol solution can also be heated.
4. The excess liquid of the moistened tissue is squeezed out and the wet layer is pressed against the skin through a pre-made incision for the auricle. The patient at this time, it is necessary to tilt the head towards the healthy ear.
5. In the same way, an insulating layer is applied and pressed with the palm of your hand.
6. After making sure, having walked along the contour of the wet compress with a dry cotton swab, that there is no leakage of liquid, the last warming layer is applied, which should cover the previous ones.
7. After that, the compress is fixed with a strengthening bandage, over which you can wear a warm silk scarf.

The compress is kept until the warming effect is maintained. For alcohol solutions, it lasts 3-4 hours, for oil solutions - 6-8 hours. If there is no sensation of warmth, or vice versa, an unbearable burning sensation appears, the procedure should be interrupted. By eliminating the flow of the solution and its individual intolerance, the compress can be shifted. It is not recommended to leave it overnight.

After removing the wet compress on the ear, the excess oil on the skin is removed. To preserve the thermal effect, you can immediately apply a dry compress to your ear or tie a warm scarf around your head, holding it until you feel warm.

In addition to this, the classic way, you can make a compress on the ear of a young child with the help of sanitary pads:

• A gasket is taken that does not exceed more than 1 cm in thickness (optimally - 0.7-0.9 cm).
• A linear hole is made for the auricle.
• The impregnated side is wetted with a heated alcohol or oil solution and applied to the skin area.

Further actions coincide with the fourth paragraph and further on the previously described conventional method of applying a compress to the ear. An insulating layer is not required in this case.

Compresses: dry, wet, cold, hot, warming

A compress is a medical procedure that consists in applying to a certain part of the body a tissue, dry or impregnated with a medicinal substance, a means for local irritating or nourishing effects on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles in order to heal.

Compresses are dry, wet, cold, warming, hot - depending on the therapeutic purpose and the nature of the disease itself. Here we will talk about why compresses are needed, what they treat, what they are and how to do them correctly - apply them at home.

Compresses: dry and wet

Dry compresses

A dry compress is made from several layers of sterile gauze, covered with cotton wool and secured with a bandage. It is used to protect the diseased organ from cooling, damage (wounds, bruises) and pollution. The therapeutic effect depends on how the compress is applied.

Improper use of it can lead to undesirable consequences. For example, a warm compress applied to skin lubricated with iodine can cause a burn.

Wet compresses

There are three types of wet compresses:

Cold compress

A cold compress, by causing local cooling and vasoconstriction, reduces blood supply and the sensation of pain. It is used for headache (caused by high temperature), for pain in general, bruising, cerebral hemorrhage, bleeding, palpitations, mental agitation and delirium of the patient.

When applying a cold compress, the nurse or sister should not leave, as the change of napkins should be done every 2-3 minutes.

Method of application: a piece of gauze or linen, folded in several layers, is moistened in cold (preferably ice) water, squeezed out and applied to the corresponding part of the body. When it warms up (after 2-3 minutes), it is replaced with a new one. The duration of the cold compress is 10-60 minutes.

Kneipp cold compress example

When using cold compresses, remember that the compresses must be well squeezed out and changed as they dry. In addition, they must be sufficiently thick and moist. When the compress is applied, it is necessary to check whether the outside air penetrates under the compress from above or below, if it is, it is necessary to put a blanket, scarf, shawl on top.

Compress on the body: superimposed with excessive accumulation of gases in the stomach and intestines. It is necessary to moisten a thick blanket with water, cover the body so that it is tightly covered, wrap a woolen blanket on top and hold for 45-60 minutes. Such a compress can be repeated several times, again and again wetting the coverlet.

Compress on the back: has an analgesic effect for back pain, osteochondrosis. Put the dampened bedspread on the bed, after placing the oilcloth, lie on your back and cover yourself with a woolen blanket. The time for taking the procedure is 45 minutes.

Compress on the trunk and back: effective for high heat, gas accumulation, flushing, hypochondria and other diseases. The compress can be done either one after the other, or simultaneously. Lie down on the dorsal compress and put another on the body and cover yourself with a warm blanket. The duration of the compress is 45-60 minutes.

Compress on the stomach: useful for heaviness in the stomach, colic and other diseases. A dense cloth soaked in water is squeezed out, put on the lower abdomen and covered with a warm blanket on top.

Hot compress

A hot compress locally warms the tissues, contributing to the expansion of blood vessels and a rush of blood. It reflexively excites cardiac activity, relaxes spasm of smooth muscles, promotes the resorption of inflammatory infiltrates. Hot compresses are prescribed for various colic, angina pectoris, pulmonary edema, etc.

Method of application: a piece of cloth or a napkin soaked in hot water (temperature 60–70 degrees), quickly squeezed out and applied to the surface of the body, covered with cotton wool and oilcloth from above, lightly tied. Change after 10 minutes. You can replace the hot compress with poultices or heating pads.

Warming compress

A warm compress is used as a resolving and distracting agent. It reduces evaporation and heat transfer from the skin, causes a prolonged expansion of skin vessels. As a result, superficial sensitivity decreases, metabolism increases and pain subsides during muscle spasms.

A warming compress is used for local inflammations (angina, tonsillitis, pleurisy during resorption, etc.). The warm compress should always be larger than the lesion.

Application method: a piece of cloth, folded in several layers and soaked in water at a temperature of 10–14 degrees, is squeezed out, applied to the skin and covered with oilcloth (second layer). The third layer (cotton, batting) serves to retain the heat generated under the compress. The layer of cotton should completely cover the oilcloth. The compress is bandaged so that it fits snugly to the body, does not move and does not interfere with movement and blood circulation. Change the warm compress after 6-8 hours.

In young children, compresses are not used (they have very delicate skin, which quickly undergoes maceration).

Sometimes, instead of water warming compresses, they put vodka or semi-alcohol ones. They have a stronger effect on the skin, so they should be changed more often.

What compresses can be placed at elevated temperatures?

Elevated body temperature - the body's active fight against infection - bacteria and viruses and the release of toxins. If the body temperature rises above 38.5 degrees, the body is under great stress, it is necessary to help it reduce the high temperature with antipyretic drugs and agents. The same task is quite capable of being performed with the help of compresses - a safe tool that you need to learn how to use.

Compresses to reduce body temperature

A compress with vinegar helps a lot, which evaporates and leads to a decrease in body temperature. To prepare a compress, you need to take 1 glass of water, add 1 tablespoon of table vinegar, soak gauze in it and put it on the forehead and calves of the patient, who should not be covered from above.

Some doctors recommend rubbing instead of compresses, it is more effective. In this method, the entire surface of the body is processed. The therapeutic effect appears after 35 minutes, the first method - a compress - still brings down body temperature faster.

It is worth paying attention: a small number of quality products are currently being produced, use vinegar carefully, especially in children, there are serious allergic skin reactions.

Compress at a temperature for a small child

Recipe: take a glass of water, add a small amount of vinegar (1 tablespoon per 200 ml of water), moisten a handkerchief, wring it out and put it on the child's forehead, cover the child with a towel from above. The compress can be used when the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, lowering the temperature is undesirable.

With the help of this compress, you can cure a sore throat. Take a potato, grate it, add a little vinegar, carefully fold everything into cheesecloth. Apply a compress to a sore throat, wrap a scarf over it.

With a very strong cough, boil hot potatoes (several potatoes) in an enamel pan, add vinegar (1 tablespoon), mash. Put everything on a linen towel, the compress should not be hot, it should warm up well. Withstand the compress for up to 25 minutes until it cools down.

With the help of compresses with vinegar, you can bring the heels back to normal, the skin will soften, then apply a nourishing and healing cream.

Compresses at elevated temperatures

With the help of a wet compress, you can ensure that the high body temperature begins to decrease. When the patient feels intense heat, you need to remove the compress and apply a cold one first to the forehead, then to the calves and carpal area. Cover the patient with a blanket.

If the patient's temperature rises to 40 degrees, a warm compress cannot be applied, only a cool one is allowed. The procedure is carried out until the temperature completely begins to steadily decrease.

Compress based on essential oil at a temperature

At a very high body temperature, you need to take bergamot oil, eucalyptus and honey for a compress, mix everything and apply on the forehead. They also advise this recipe: take half a glass of alcohol, essential oils and apply a compress on the calf area, you can additionally rub the soles, for this use vegetable oil, essential oil from cedar, fir, rub them into the skin until it becomes dry . Then put on warm socks.

Proven compress recipes at temperature

Rub the patient with alcohol or vodka: starting from the legs, ending with the head. Let the patient then change into dry underwear, a lot of sweat will be released. A person is comfortable when coolness touches a hot body. The temperature drops noticeably by 5 degrees.

You can use an acetic-alcohol compress: in a half-liter jar of water, add 1 tablespoon of alcohol and 1 tbsp. l. vinegar, the person is completely rubbed, then they take a newspaper, a fan and blow it well, the heat quickly goes out and the body temperature drops.

If the temperature is 38.5 degrees, use 3% vinegar, which can be applied to the feet, knees, chest. In cases of high temperature up to 40 degrees, you need to use vinegar 6% or 9%. Compresses are made from it, gauze is wetted and applied to the entire forehead. As soon as it heats up, change it to a cold one. After 30 minutes, the patient will feel better, he can go to bed.

A small child can be wrapped in a wet towel for 20 minutes, let the heels and head be open. This method of setting the compress can be used when there is no chill, but if it is, it is better to take a slightly warm shower. It is recommended to drink tea with raspberries, lemon. The more sweat is released, the faster the high temperature drops.

Side effects of compresses from temperature

Alcohol and vinegar should not be used for young children, it can lead to febrile convulsions, allergic reactions (itching, rashes, breathing problems). If adverse effects appear, you should immediately remove the compress, wipe the skin with water. Newborn children should not be rubbed with alcohol at all in order to avoid acute intoxication.

Compresses at a temperature are an alternative antipyretic. When applying compresses, consider the age, characteristics of the body. Before use, it is better to consult a doctor.

At high temperatures, it is not recommended to use warming compresses, they further increase the temperature and worsen the patient's condition, only cooling compresses relieve a person from fever, chills, and convulsions. Use compresses very carefully for small children.

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How to apply a warm compress

A warming compress is prescribed as a resolving or distracting procedure for various inflammatory processes in the skin, joints, tonsillitis, laryngotracheitis, pleurisy, as an analgesic for spastic abdominal pain. As a result of the local and reflex action of heat, a rush of blood occurs, the threshold of pain sensitivity decreases and metabolic processes increase.

Warm compresses are contraindicated in dermatitis, violation of the integrity of the skin, furunculosis.

The technique of applying a warming compress: a piece of cloth folded in several layers is moistened in cool water, squeezed and applied to the skin, an oilcloth (compress paper or plastic film) is applied on top of a larger size than the moistened cloth, and on top of an even larger area a layer of cotton wool or flannel .

All three layers are fixed with a bandage tightly enough, but so as not to disrupt normal blood circulation. After removing the compress (after 6-8 hours), wipe the skin with alcohol, tie the heated area with a dry, warm bandage.

If you need to put a compress on the entire chest or stomach, you should sew a vest or a wide belt from oilcloth and cotton wool (batting); for the wet layer, the fabric is cut to the appropriate shape, but smaller.

A medicinal compress is a warming compress, the effect of which is enhanced by the addition of various medicinal substances (sodium bicarbonate, alcohol, etc.) to the water.

Homemade cough compresses

The effectiveness of compresses is achieved due to the thermal effect, leads to the expansion of blood vessels, to the activation of blood circulation. Warm compresses are referred to as thermal procedures.

When coughing, warming compresses are a fairly common, useful procedure that affects the bronchi. Whether or not to do compresses to a child is a question that is decided by the parents themselves, and most of them are sure that the remedy is very effective.

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Dimexide with novocaine and B6: compress

Video recipe: take 2 milliliters of dimexide + 3 teaspoons of water + 5 ml. novocaine + B6 (1 ampoule of vitamin solution). Mix and pour onto bandage. Before applying, do a tolerance test on the wrist. Keep the compress for 20 minutes.

Pain relief compress: first aid at home

In this video I will tell you how to reduce pain - muscle, joint. Back pain and any other pain not associated with inflammation of the internal organs will help to remove this compress. Its constituent components - dimexide, is a conductor of ointments for a greater effect, novocaine additionally anesthetizes.

How to make a vodka compress

Setting a compress is one of the types of help for various diseases: otitis media, tonsillitis, inflammation of the lymph nodes.

Alcohol compress

Joints ache: a good compress that will help get rid of pain

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Joint pain is a manifestation of various diseases and injuries, but most often it is a pathology of the musculoskeletal system. According to statistics, about 30% of the population of our planet suffer from joint pain.

It is not at all necessary to constantly take strong painkillers or immediately agree to an expensive fashionable “shot”. Local treatment with compresses and ointments is sometimes much more effective.

1 st. mix a spoonful of honey with 1 tbsp. a spoonful of fine salt. Put the mixture on a linen or cotton cloth, cover the painful place, wrap it warmly. Apply daily at night (remove the compress in the morning), until the pain disappears.

In addition to local treatment: mince 200 grams of garlic, 500 grams of cranberries, add 1 kg of honey, mix. Take 1 teaspoon three times a day before meals for a long time.

3 art. tablespoons of camphor oil (buy at a pharmacy), 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey, 1 tbsp. mix a spoonful of mustard powder. Put on a leaf of fresh cabbage, wrap a sore spot. Wrap up warmly. Keep 2-4 hours.

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Compress for the face

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How and why to do warm compresses for the eyelids

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How to make a compress on the ear

Compress is a borrowing from French, meaning a healing bandage. The therapeutic effect is achieved due to the medicinal substance, which wets the main layer. Despite a long history of use, it is still prescribed by doctors, and has not lost its significance. Knowing how to make a compress on the ear, you can reduce the pain symptom, have a delaying effect and alleviate the patient's condition. The main requirement in such cases is the correct application, the type of dressing appropriate for the disease, and the right remedy.

Types of compress and benefits of use

The main purpose of the compress is a topical agent for obtaining a therapeutic effect, it can be dry or wet, warming or cooling, hot or cold. The type of therapeutic bandage is determined by the localization of the pathological process, its nature, and the goal that the doctor sets when prescribing. In medicine, this type of local physiotherapy is used in different cases:

• warming is used for ear inflammation, joint pain, for the treatment of respiratory organs and pain symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract;
• hot do with colic spastic etiology (hepatic, renal and intestinal) and headaches;
• cold ones are used to constrict blood vessels, reduce bleeding, hematoma and slow down inflammation;
• dry ones are applied to protect the affected area from external influences and achieve a therapeutic effect.

The main advantage of the bandage used is the rapid achievement of results. It comes from local use, penetration of a therapeutic agent into soft tissues, or thermal effects on the affected area. Like every therapeutic agent, the compress has indications and contraindications. Its appointment is made by a doctor who determines the appropriateness of the application and the absence of possible consequences.

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What is required to set up a compress

A compress is a bandage that requires a set of necessary materials. It is compiled depending on the type and may include different components. The main one is a sterile cloth, gauze or bandage used to form the outer layer. The inner layers are determined by the type of method used:

• wet - cotton wool or hygroscopic cloth moistened with water or liquid;
• hot - material soaked in hot water and covered with a waterproof (oilcloth, polyethylene) and insulating layer (woolen or flannel fabric);
• ointment or oil - a medicinal substance covered with a layer impervious to oil or fatty compounds;
• warming - hot equipment, but instead of water, an aqueous solution of alcohol, vegetable or other oil is used;
• dry - several layers of sterile dressing material, the bottom is covered with a dry drug, or heated bulk material in a special bag.

The hygroscopic, waterproof and insulating layer can, in the absence of the necessary materials, be replaced by improvised means - boiled rags, oilcloth, waxed (waxed) paper or the same cardboard, cellophane, a layer of batting or warm things that have a heat-preserving feature (a scarf, a woolen scarf, a layer of batting) .

Compress on the ear of a child at home

In order to obtain the desired therapeutic effect, certain conditions and techniques for applying a bandage must be observed. They are determined not only by the type of compress or its composition, but also by age characteristics. A warm compress in the ear of a child is prescribed more often than an adult, due to the peculiarities of the anatomical structure of childhood: the ear canal in a baby is shorter than in an adult, and inflammation of the middle ear easily develops during infectious or cold processes in the nasopharynx. Putting a warm compress on the ear in childhood is indicated for various forms of otitis externa or otitis media.

The therapeutic effect is achieved from the action of an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent, the effect of which enhances the effect of the heat-retaining layer. The applied compress on the ear has a warming and analgesic effect, accelerates blood flow and intracellular metabolism, and accelerates regeneration processes. The absence of pain and the rapid absorption of the medicine helps the baby calm down and fall asleep. For a warming compress in childhood, an alcohol compress on the ear is made from alcohol diluted in a ratio of 1: 3. Instead of alcohol, there may be a medicine or auxiliary agents (a decoction of medicines, a homeopathic preparation, vegetable oil).

From vodka

A compress on the ear with vodka is prescribed for children from the age of 3 years. Prior to this, the use of oil in a warming compress is recommended. In gauze or a wide bandage folded in several layers, a hole is cut into which the ear passes. The wet layer is applied to the parotid space, and closed with a waterproof layer with the same incision for the auricle. For insulation, you can use compress paper, cling film, polyethylene. The top, insulating layer is usually made of a thick layer of cotton wool, which can also be replaced with improvised means. In a vodka compress, vodka is used to wet the bottom layer, the strength of which is approximately 40⁰.

From alcohol

Alcohol is used only in diluted form, because it not only evaporates quickly and does not have the desired effect, but is also absorbed into the skin. It can have a toxic effect on the body and burn soft tissues.

With boric alcohol

They do it in the same way as vodka, but to wet the lower layer, use a solution of water, boric alcohol and vodka (in equal amounts), heated to 38⁰. Any compress is applied around the ear canal, but does not close it. After removal, the skin is wiped with a damp cloth or the end of a towel soaked in soapy water. During the procedure, the child is put on a scarf or cap.

Ear compress for an adult

The difference in the formulation of an adult and a children's compress consists in 3 parameters: a more concentrated solution is used (in a child 1:3, in an adult - 1:1), the cut in gauze is not made square, but in the shape of the letter V. An adult compress is most often fixed with a bandage. The duration of putting a compress on the ear can be determined by the nature of the drug, but in children it is shorter.

From vodka

A vodka compress is placed on the ear as follows: gauze soaked in vodka is applied to the parotid space, passing the shell through the incision made, a waterproof layer is applied on top, and then a warming layer. The fixed bandage can be worn up to 4 hours.

With camphor alcohol

Camphor alcohol for a compress on the ear is used in 2 versions - the bottom layer is made of gauze with heated alcohol, or a cotton turunda is inserted into the ear hole. So that alcohol with camphor does not irritate the skin, it is lubricated with any protective cream.

With camphor oil

It is prepared in the same way as with camphor alcohol, the difference is in the consistency of the active ingredient.

Semi-alcohol compress on the ear

For a warming compress, alcohol is diluted with water, in a ratio of 1:3 for a child and 1:1 for an adult, otherwise its formulation is no different from vodka.

Dry compress on the ear

It is made at home from a bag made of natural fabric and filled with river sand or salt. Sand or salt heated in a pan is poured into a small bag, it is applied to the ear, fixed with a bandage or headgear. A dry compress for otitis is used for a warming effect and protects the ear from external influences, and can be left overnight.

In what cases is a compress on the ear contraindicated?

Before deciding how to make a compress on the ear, you need to decide on the nature of the pathology and consult a doctor. This remedy can not be used for pustular infections (folliculitis and boils), erysipelas and eczema, psoriasis and neurodermatitis of any etiology, oncological formations, bleeding and lichen. With inflammation of the ear in a child, the procedure is categorically not recommended if the disease has become complicated and the otitis media has passed into the purulent stage.

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From time immemorial, warming bandages have been used as one of the mandatory therapeutic techniques in the treatment of a number of ailments. However, despite the wide popularity of this cheap physiotherapy procedure, there are frequent cases of incorrect application of warming compresses and ignorance of the algorithm for their application. The general technique of any warming application is simple: we take a warming agent (heated water can be used), soak a bandage or cotton-gauze bandage with this agent; material impregnated with a heating agent, cover the area on the body; on top we apply compress paper, a dry layer of cotton and bandage the compress so that it holds well and does not interfere with blood circulation.

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Types of overlay warm compresses at home

Warm compresses are used to increase blood circulation in tissues and organs, the restoration of health of which requires an increase in metabolism (metabolism) in the affected areas.

The algorithm for performing a warming compress at home is simple. For this technique you will need:

• warming component (warm water, alcohol, turpentine, ointment, etc.);
• bandage and cotton;
• cling film or compress paper.

Cling film or compress paper can be replaced with any other material that does not allow heat to pass through and can create a wet "greenhouse effect". It can be a plastic bag, tracing paper, etc. Another mandatory requirement for the covering material is that it should not injure and irritate the skin at the points of contact with it.

The compress must be well fixed

The sequence (algorithm) of actions when applying a water warming compress:

• heat water to the required temperature (40-45ºС);
• moisten cotton wool in heated water (there should be enough cotton wool so that, when applied to the skin surface, it covers the entire area of ​​​​influence of the warming application and at the same time the thickness of the cotton layer is not less than 1 cm);
• on top of the cotton wool layer, it is necessary to apply 2-3 layers of compress paper or any other material that retains moisture and heat;
• a layer of dry cotton wool is laid on top of the compress paper;

last of all, it is necessary to apply a bandage bandage that would completely cover all previous layers (the bandage should not be tight or very loose, it should ensure that the compress fits normally to the affected area and free blood circulation).

The technique of applying a bandage bandage as when bandaging wounds.

Warm compresses also include a vodka or alcohol compress.

The algorithm for applying a vodka compress, which is done at home:

• dilute 96% alcohol with water in the following ratio of 1 part of alcohol to 3 parts of water or dilute vodka in the ratio of 1 part of vodka to 1 part of water;
• soak a layer of cotton wool in diluted alcohol or vodka, wring out the cotton wool and lay this layer on the surface of the skin in the place where a warming effect is required;
• cover the layer of cotton wool with compress paper or any other material that does not allow heat and moisture to pass into the external environment;
• make a layer of dry cotton wool;
• on top of the compress paper or a material replacing it, apply a non-tight bandage bandage (the bandage must be applied in several layers so that it completely covers the surface of the compress).

For patients whose skin reacts painfully to the aggressive effects of alcohol, it is recommended either not to do alcohol warming applications at all, or to apply a half-alcohol compress.

The peculiarity of the algorithm for applying a semi-alcohol compress is that when preparing it, the amount of water should be increased: instead of 3 parts of water, dilute alcohol with 5-6 parts of water.

The imposition of warming compresses based on therapeutic ointments should be done in strict accordance with the instructions for these medicines. The method and time of action of the heating components in such specialized medicines can be very different from the mechanism of action of a conventional warming compress and, accordingly, the algorithm for using such agents is also different.

In accordance with the algorithm, the time for applying a warming bandage is 5-8 hours. After a specified time interval, it is necessary to remove the bandage, wrap the area on the body where the warming effect was used, wrap it with a soft natural cloth. This gentle heat can be used before applying the next compress, which can be done after 5-6 hours.

When is heating applied?

Warm compresses are one of the physiotherapeutic agents in the treatment of inflammatory processes in the joints, muscle tissues, and in some vascular diseases.

Also, the effect of warming bandages on the neck is used in restorative and rehabilitation therapy in the treatment of tonsillitis and other inflammatory diseases in the larynx.

For sore throats, applying a warm compress will help.

Indications for the use of a compress should be made by the attending physician, who observes the entire course of the disease and can prevent the occurrence of complications due to inappropriate warming. It is almost impossible to make such a forecast on your own. Ideally, the doctor should also determine the algorithm for the use of such warming applications.

The use of warm compresses for joint diseases

The algorithm for applying heating bandages for the joints and the technique for preparing for this procedure are quite simple, it is easy to do it yourself at home. However, due to the fact that such a compress is considered a potent remedy and its use affects the entire body, experts advise getting a therapist's advice before using heating for contraindications.

According to the testimony of doctors, such a compress can be used for arthrosis, arthritis, bruises, sprains.

You can relieve pain and swelling with a bruise with a compress

A warming application can be done according to the mechanism indicated in the first part of this review.

Acceptable heating components:

• alcohol;
• vodka;
• alcohol infusions of herbs;
• turpentine;
• therapeutic warming ointments, etc.

Such warming bandages have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. A compress is applied for 6-8 hours, twice a day: in the morning and at night.

To avoid slipping of the compress when applied to the mobile joints of the upper and lower extremities (elbow, knee bend), it is necessary to increase the area of ​​application of the compress itself with a warming component and increase the area of ​​bandaging. It is not recommended to use adhesive tape to strengthen such a compress on the joint.

Warming applications for sore throats

With inflammation of the throat, with coughing, as well as with other diseases of the respiratory tract, compresses can be performed only if there is evidence from the attending physician.

This precaution is due to the fact that sore throats and coughs are infectious diseases. As you know, the infection begins to spread actively in a warm environment. That is why premature manipulations associated with the treatment of throat and cough compresses can only aggravate the clinical picture of the disease.

It is necessary to treat the throat with a compress after consulting a doctor

In these cases, a compress can be performed only after the body has overcome the infection, i.e. at the stage of recovery and getting rid of the negative effects of infectious agents.

If there is an indication of the attending physician, a warming compress on the throat area when coughing or with other inflammations of the upper respiratory tract can be performed according to the algorithm and using the technique indicated in the first part of this article.

For a warming application on the neck when coughing, gentle warming components are used, such as warm water, a half-alcohol solution, boiled potatoes, honey, etc.

When not to put a compress

Even if there are general indications for the use of warming applications, such a physiotherapeutic agent cannot be done if there are a number of contraindications.

Today, every person has suffered at least once in his life, including external, middle or internal. This is a rather unpleasant disease, accompanied by multiple symptoms. In severe diseases, specialists prescribe antibiotics, and in milder forms, treatment or heat therapy.

Heat treatment has a number of advantages. For example, it can be carried out at home and it contributes to effective recovery. Today we will understand the concept of what it is - dry heat.

It is known that the method of heat treatment was used since ancient times.

The first to use this method are the Egyptians. They put compresses on the affected areas with the help of mud springs.

The famous scientist Hippocrates used thermal wraps. And the inhabitants of Rome were engaged in the construction of baths for the treatment of various diseases.

In the modern world, heat treatment looks much simpler, but the effectiveness has been proven by time.

Heat therapy is known to improves the treatment process, as well as systematizes blood circulation in the body, especially in affected areas. Using complex treatment, together with medications and thermotherapy, the patient's recovery comes much faster.

In particular, heat treatment promotes recovery in case of otitis externa and otitis media. However, before the immediate start of warming up the affected ear, make sure the diagnosis is correct by an otolaryngologist.

Heat treatment has a number of contraindications. For example, his it is forbidden to use in case of rupture of the eardrum, as well as:

1. Elevated body temperature.
2. A sharply appeared process of inflammation of the ears.
3. The appearance of fluid in the ears.
4. Acute inflammation of the body, for example,.
5. In case of internal bleeding.
6. The risk of inflammation of appendicitis.
7. With bright varicose veins.
8. On freshly formed bloody wounds.

You should know if you have severe problems with the heart or internal pressure, the use of heat treatment is prohibited.

• painful sensation of cold;
• sleep problems;
• swelling in the ears;
• redness or outer ear;
• pain in the ears and head;
• pain when eating;
• hissing, humming, ringing, and in the ears;
• feeling of fullness in the ear.

Remember that dry heat increases blood flow to the inflamed organ. This provokes vasodilation and an increase in metabolic rate, as well as:

1. Antibodies reach the pain site more efficiently.
2. Effective removal of dead tissue and unwanted elements.
3. Effective pain relief.
4. Improving tissue nutrition.
5. Muscle relaxation.

It is thanks to these indicators that experts recommend this physiotherapy, since the treatment and recovery of the problem area is much faster.

However, self-administration of this physiotherapy can negatively affect your health. Therefore, the procedure is allowed to be carried out only with the appointment of a doctor.

This is because dry heat is less intense. It is almost impossible for them to burn themselves or harm their general health, and dry heat treatment at home is also allowed.

How to make dry heat in the ear

Dry heat is of several types. When choosing a heat treatment, you need to pay attention for disease symptoms. So, if you have frequent headaches or notice significant hearing loss, start dry heat treatment.

So, with otitis, the use of dry heat in the form of salt is allowed.

Usually, this type of therapy occurs in the process of rehabilitation of a person. Make sure that the patient does not have purulent discharge.

It is known that this method takes first place in alternative medicine.

Due to its crystalline structure, salt keeps warm for a long time. Thanks to this action, salt effectively fights the focus of inflammation and alleviates the general condition of a person.

salt treatment

To implement the procedure, purchase table salt. Then pierce it in a frying pan to a temperature 60 degrees Celsius. Let the mixture cool: it should not be scalding or hot.

Pour the salt into the bag and apply to the sore spot. Keep the compress on until the salt has cooled. It usually takes from 30 to 50 minutes. After completing the procedure, lubricate the affected area with one drop of olive oil.

After this operation, swelling and pain will disappear in a matter of minutes, and the general condition of the person will improve significantly. To maintain results repeat the procedure three more times.

cherry pits

Effective results can be achieved with dry heat in the form of a compress of cherry pits.

For this compress, you need to heat the bones in the microwave or in a frying pan to a temperature 60 degrees Celsius. Then pour the result into a bag and apply to the inflamed area.

It is known that the bones quickly absorb heat and slowly give it away.

Cereal treatment

If there were no cherry pits at hand, use any kind of cereal: buckwheat, rice, wheat. For this method, you need to heat the cereal in the oven for 20 minutes. Then pour into cotton filler and apply to the body.

Blue flower treatment

An effective method among dry heat is considered blue lamp.

A blue lamp or reflector is a blue-colored lamp that allows you to warm the affected area.

This type of heat expand narrowed blood vessels, increase blood circulation. If there are stagnant places in the body, it allows you to effectively eliminate them.

However, you should know that this type of treatment is allowed only at the very beginning of inflammation.

For the procedure, you need to put a blue lamp at an angle about 60 degrees Celsius.

Make sure that the light does not irritate the skin, and avoid burns.

The rays should fall on the painful area at an angle.

The distance to the body must be at least 50 centimeters from the ear. Feelings during the procedure should be very pleasant.

The duration of the operation is from five to twenty minutes, depending on the complexity of the particular case. On average, to alleviate the general condition, it is enough to carry out this procedure. about 10 times.

However, the result is noticeable after the first time. The patient experiences pain relief, normalization of blood circulation and restoration of damaged tissues.

The procedure should be carried out before going to bed. Make sure that the windows in the room are closed and do not allow drafts.

For kids the course of blue heat treatment is similar to that of an adult. However, for very young children it is recommended do not delay the operation for more than five minutes.

If the child is very naughty, conduct heat treatment during his sleep. During this time, check the condition of the skin every two minutes, as there is a high probability of burns.

Dry shower method

This method is easy to implement at home, as it is considered one of the simplest.

To implement you will need electric hair dryer.

Place it at a distance of 30 centimeters from the affected area and turn on the moderate mode.

Air vapor should be pleasant and warm. If they burn, increase the distance.

The procedure continues for 15 minutes.

This method is allowed for diseases of the joints. Due to the property of heat soften tissues, the method is recommended when scars and adhesions appear in the inner ear.

hot water heater

Another effective method is a heating pad filled with hot water. Use this method as follows.

Fill a heating pad with hot water and apply to the affected area.

Before doing this, carefully wrap it in a towel or blanket. The heat should be uniform and not scalding, and the water temperature should not be more than 55 degrees Celsius.

Apply a heating pad to the affected area for 20 minutes.

Conclusion

It is important to understand that the listed methods are primarily considered preventive and auxiliary. They can really alleviate the patient's condition, but only with complex treatment, which includes medications and physiotherapy.

Warming up the patient with dry heat in the ear is considered the fastest way to cure. However, they must be carried out with the permission of a specialist. This is an important rule that cannot be ignored, as wrong actions can cause significant harm to health.

The best method of disease prevention will be simple rules - this is the observance of a standard and healthy lifestyle.

A warm compress can be used to relieve a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, from muscle pain to joint stiffness. While these packs can be purchased from a pharmacy, they are easy to make from readily available and inexpensive materials that you may already have in your home. Warm compresses can help relieve pain caused by menstrual cramps and muscle cramps. Before applying warm compresses, find out which compresses are best for you: cold or warm compresses. After reading this article, you will learn how to make a warm compress with your own hands.

Steps

Making a Flavored Warm Compress

Gather the required materials. For a simple compress, you'll need a clean sock and some dry rice, raw beans, or oatmeal to fill it with. However, if you want to make a pleasantly scented compress, you'll need a little more peppermint, cinnamon, or other flavoring powder. You can also use dry herbs and spices, the contents of tea bags or essential oils.

• To relax and enjoy the compress even more, try adding lavender, chamomile, sage, or mint to it.

1. Fill in the sock. Whether you're using rice, beans, or oatmeal, stuff them into your sock, filling it ½-¾ full. Don't fill the sock all the way out so you can tie it in, unless you're going to make a permanent compress by sewing up the opening of the sock, in which case you can fill it to the brim.

   • After filling the sock with cereals or beans, you can add a pinch of aromatic powder or herbs to it, which will give the compress a pleasant aroma.

2. Seal the opening of the sock. You can close it temporarily or more thoroughly, depending on how long you intend to use the compress. By tying a strong knot, you will seal the compress, and at the same time you can disassemble it and reuse the sock for its intended purpose. For longer use of the compress, the opening of the sock can be sewn up.

   • Keep in mind that if you tie or sew the sock close to its contents, the compress will turn out to be quite tight, but if it is away from the filler, it will be looser and softer. Before finally closing the compress, experiment a little with it, determining the best option.
   • If you make a loose compress, you can easily apply it to your neck or shoulders.

3. Place the compress in the microwave. After tying or sewing up the sock, put it in the microwave for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, open the stove and feel the compress, checking how hot it is. If its temperature suits you, take it out and use it. If you want it warmer, keep microwaving it to the desired temperature, adding 10 seconds each time.

   Create a protective barrier between the skin and the compress. You can wrap the compress or place a towel or T-shirt over your skin where you plan to apply it. This will protect your skin from burns. While holding the compress, be sure to check the condition of the skin every few minutes.

   Apply the compress to the appropriate area of ​​the body. If the compress is too hot, immediately remove it and wait for it to cool down a bit before applying it again. When the compress has cooled to a suitable temperature, apply it to the affected area and hold for ten minutes. After that, remove it, allowing the skin to cool slightly. After the skin has cooled, you can apply a compress for another ten minutes.

Despite the modern abundance of medicines, the treatment of various diseases with the help of long-known and time-tested methods and methods is still not the last place. One of them is the setting of warm compresses. This procedure is indispensable for diseases of the throat, ear, cough. Compresses help well with pain in the joints and spine, post-injection abscesses, and the consequences of injuries.

A warm compress belongs to the category of local wet procedures. Its action consists in a local increase in the temperature of a certain part of the body, due to which blood circulation improves in it, which contributes to the speedy resorption of the focus of inflammation. At the same time, the skin pores open well, and the active substance that is part of the compress penetrates through them. However, for all the seeming harmlessness of a warming compress, this procedure has a number of limitations. In the place where the compress is placed, in no case should there be any changes on the skin (carbuncle, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema).

Heat is contraindicated in oncological diseases of any stage and localization, the presence of a purulent process in the body (, purulent otitis media), high blood pressure, heart failure, varicose veins. Use caution with warm compresses in young children who cannot tell, for example, about severe burning or discomfort. Children's skin is very delicate, even a weak alcohol solution can quickly burn it. This type of treatment is not used for high body temperature and purulent inflammation.

Algorithm and technique for setting a warming compress

To apply a warming bandage you will need:

• clean cloth (cotton, gauze, folded in several layers);
• waterproof material (compress paper, oilcloth, polyethylene);
• material for warming the compress (cotton wool, woolen scarf);
• water, alcohol or medicinal solution (active ingredient of the compress);
• fixing material (bandage, cloth, handkerchief).

Compress layers:

1. Take a piece of clean cloth folded in several layers. Its size should be 2-3 cm larger than the area on which it is necessary to apply a compress. Moisten with the liquid chosen for setting the warming bandage, squeeze a little and put on the problem area of ​​the body.
2. Place a waterproof material on top 3-4 cm larger than the first layer.
3. Then put cotton wool to retain heat.
4. The delivered compress must be well fixed so that it does not slip. It is better to do this with a bandage.

Depending on the active substance used, the compress exposure time can vary from 1 to 12 hours. The compress must be applied hermetically, its main action is to create a "greenhouse effect" - the liquid evaporates, but the bandage itself does not dry out, because due to the presence of waterproof material, all moisture remains inside, and the process of evaporation and condensation is repeated again and again.

If the layers do not fit snugly against the body, the effect will be the opposite: the liquid will evaporate and come out, while the skin will cool. You can check the correct application of a warming compress by sticking a finger under it. It should be difficult to pass under the bandage, and it should feel warm under it. A properly applied compress will remain wet even after 1.5-2 hours.

A warm compress is usually applied at night or in the evening. After removing the bandage, the skin should be wiped with a dry, warm cloth and insulated. Do not go outside after the procedure.

Important point: do not reuse the same fabric, even after drying. It must either be thrown away or washed well with soap, because on the surface in contact with the skin, toxins, slags, and remnants of the active substance from the previous use accumulate.

Warm compress on the ear

The compress on the ear consists of the same layers as any other. However, when setting it up, there is one feature: in the fabric and in the waterproof material, you need to cut a hole in the form of a straight line, thanks to which the auricle will be outside the compress, i.e. the compress, as it were, is put on the ear, and most of the compress should be behind the auricle.

Types of compress on the ear:

1. Vodka. To set it up, dilute vodka with warm water in a ratio of 1: 1 and apply a compress according to the general rules.
2. Oil. It is done most often with camphor oil. It is diluted with warm water in a ratio of 1:10. Previously, the place of application of the camphor compress must be wiped with this solution, and then proceed directly to the procedure itself. For wrapping, a scarf, a warm hat is suitable. At the time of applying a warming bandage, try to lie on a sore ear, which will create even greater tightness and enhance the effect.

A compress on the ear can only be applied after consultation with an ENT doctor, who will exclude the purulent process. A contraindication is also a body temperature above 37.5 C. The compress exposure time is from 2 hours, adults can be left overnight. For children - no more than 1.5 hours. With a strong burning sensation, immediately remove the compress, wipe the skin with water and dry it.

Warm compress for cough

A compress on the throat is placed according to the general rules, however, when applying it, it should be remembered that one should not wrap the neck too tightly in order to avoid squeezing superficially located large vessels. In children and those with thyroid problems, a warm compress is placed on both sides of the neck, avoiding the thyroid area.

1. Alcohol, or vodka. 96% alcohol must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:3, if vodka is used, then 1:1. Exposure time up to 8 hours.

2. Mustard. Take equal parts of mustard powder and ordinary flour and, adding warm water, knead a thick sticky dough. Spread the resulting mass with a thickness of about 1 cm on a dense fabric. Top with a layer of waterproof material and wrap. Do not leave overnight, remove when burning occurs.

3. Oil using essential (lavender, tea tree oil) or conventional vegetable oils. Before applying the compress, heat the oil in a water bath, spread it on the skin. Further, all layers are stacked as usual. The compress is placed at night, in the morning the skin must be well washed from oil residues. An oil compress relieves cough well.

During the procedure, it is best to lie down, trying to make as little movement of the head as possible so as not to loosen the bandage.