Viral and bacterial infections of the respiratory system are common. Coping with the pathology helps with medication and procedures. One of the most effective ways to combat cold and cough is inhalation.
Inhalations - what is it, the principle of action of
This term means the introduction of a medicament substance in the form of an aerosol into the respiratory system. This is an effective method of therapy, which helps to cope with the defeat of the respiratory system.
The effect of the drug on mucous organs allows to achieve such effects:
- to remove inflammation and swelling;
- cleanse the organs of mucus;
- cope with spasms when coughing;
- restore intermittent breathing;
- moisten the shell.
Indications for inhalation, in which diseases are prescribed
During the procedure, medications penetrate the respiratory tract and allow for a good effect. Inhalations are indicated at the first symptoms of such pathologies:
- rhinitis;
- pneumonia;
- sinusitis;
- pharyngitis;
- bronchitis;
- asthma;
- tonsillitis;
- is allergic to plant pollen.
Doctor Komarovsky on the value and benefits of inhalations in the treatment of respiratory diseases:
How to do inhalation
It is important to adhere to the basic rules:
- The last time you need to take food an hour before the session.
- After the end of inhalation, it is forbidden to eat or drink for 30 minutes. At the same time, it is worth noting conversations.
- Strictly adhere to the dosage of the medicine.
- For young children, the duration of the procedure is 3 minutes. After 5 years, it can increase to 5-10 minutes.
- It is important to breathe freely without taking deep breaths.
- In nasal pathologies, breathing should be done through the nose.
- If different physiotherapeutic methods are shown, inhalation should be performed after light therapy and electrical effects.
- The solution is prepared before the procedure. It is important to observe the conditions of sterility.
- If the doctor has prescribed several drugs, first use the means to expand the bronchi, and then - expectorant.
Inhalations with medicines
Today, ready-made products are being actively used. For the treatment of bronchitis and laryngitis, the following is prescribed:
- ACS and fluimycil. These substances are indicated if impaired clearance of the lower parts of the respiratory system from sputum. With their help, it is also possible to facilitate the cleansing of the upper tracts from mucus. Adult patients are administered 3 ml of AAC solution twice a day. The drug is diluted in equal proportions with saline solution. The therapy lasts for a maximum of 10 days.
- Lazolvan. The medication contains ambroxol, which helps make sputum less dense. This allows to stimulate its excretion. This substance is prescribed for adults and children over 6 years of age. To do this, apply 3 ml of the drug twice a day.
- Rotokan. This substance helps with inflammation, because it includes plant extracts. So, the drug contains yarrow and calendula. There is also a daisy in the composition. The substance can be used for therapy of laryngitis, bronchitis, acute respiratory system diseases. For the procedure, you need to mix the substance with saline in a proportion of 1:40.For the session, 4 ml of the drug is indicated. In a day you need to do 3 procedures.
- Chlorophyllipt. To perform the inhalation, take a 1% solution. It should be combined with saline in a ratio of 1:10.For the procedure, use 3 ml of the solution. In a day should be 3 inhalations.
In the development of obstructive bronchitis apply:
- Berodual. This substance is characterized by bronchodilator characteristics. Thanks to this, it is possible to prevent suffocation, which can be a consequence of infectious pathologies or asthmatic attacks.
- Berotek. This tool is used to stop attacks of asthma. It allows you to cope with chronic obstruction of the lungs. Between inhalations should be a gap of 4 hours.
- Salbutamol. Its analogues are such agents as ventolin, salgim. They help to stop attacks of suffocation in emergency situations.
- Atrovent. This substance is not as effective as berotek and salbutamol, but it is considered more harmless. Therefore, it can be used even for children with the development of obstructive bronchitis.
Rules of inhalations in our video:
Inhalations according to folk recipes
The following recipes have high effectiveness:
- Take 1 liter of boiling water over a handful of eucalyptus, chamomile flowers, mint leaves or pine buds.
- Combine 15 g of mother-and-stepmother leaves and 200 ml of water and leave to infuse. To the resulting product add a decoction of leaves and blackberry stems, for the preparation of which you need to take 20 g of raw material for 200 ml of water.
- Prepare the infusion of raspberry leaves by mixing 20 g of raw material with 200 ml of water. Then add the infusion of calendula. To make it, you need 10 g of flowers and a glass of water.
- For viral infections, it is worth doing honey inhalation. To do this, 1-2 small spoons of honey should be mixed with 100 ml of water. On 1 procedure it is necessary to take 5 ml of a solution. In a day there are 2 sessions.
- Connect 5 ml of water with 3 drops of garlic or onion juice. Such a substance has a pronounced antimicrobial effect.
- Take 1 ml of Kalanchoe juice and mix with 5 ml of water. Thanks to the use of this composition, it is possible to obtain a pronounced antiviral effect and cope with inflammation.
How to do home inhalation
When you can not do inhalation
They are prohibited in such situations:
- temperature rise 37.5 degrees;
- synthesis of purulent sputum;
- drug intolerance;
- hemoptysis;
- arrhythmia;
- complex pathologies of the heart and blood vessels - hypertension of the third degree, heart attack or stroke less than six months ago, atherosclerosis with circulatory failure in the brain, heart failure;
- nasal bleeding;
- complicated diseases of the respiratory system - emphysema, recurrent pneumothorax.
How to do inhalations at home:
The value of the procedure
Inhalations can achieve good results: the
- preparation produces a local effect on the respiratory system;
- aerosolized medicine has a large contact surface that helps to cover all affected mucous membranes;
- substance is quickly absorbed, and therefore the effect is achieved almost instantaneously;
- many drugs activate the excretion of sputum from the respiratory system.
Inhalation is an effective procedure that allows you to achieve good effects in the respiratory system. It is very important to clearly adhere to all medical recommendations and not to break the dosage of medications.