Bowel diversion surgery allows stool to safely leave the body when (because of disease or injury) the large intestine is removed or needs time to heal. Bowel is a general term for any part of the small or large intestine.
A topical medication is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body, as opposed to systemically.
3. Salt water (saline) nose rinsing. A salt water rinse for the nose - saline nasal rinse - is an effective way to ease nasal congestion and also helps clear out viruses and bacteria from the nose. Solutions can be bought ready made from pharmacies - or mixed up at home. Allow a pint of boiled water to cool down until it is warm.