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Inhalation at a cold a nebulizer, recipes

A nebulizer is a medical device intended for inhalation. Its use is permitted even for the treatment of rhinitis in infants, but on doctor's orders. The principle of the inhalation nebulizer is spraying fine dispersed particles of a medicinal solution, whereby the drug is distributed in the respiratory tract much faster than with other methods of treatment.


Types of nebulizers

  • Compressor nebulizer consists of a camera and a compressor connected by a tube for air circulation, thanks to which the spraying of the drug solutions using the powerful air flow. One of the drawbacks of the compressor devices is the noise they produce during operation.
  • Ultrasonic nebulizaciones medication into an aerosol using ultrasonic waves. They are virtually silent during operation, which allows their use in the treatment of children's diseases of respiratory organs. But they cannot be used in the treatment of antibacterial and mucolytic drugs.
  • Mesh nebulizers have the highest value. Their work is based on the transformation of the drug into small particles thanks to a special membrane. Mesh nebulizers absolutely silent, they are compact and do not occupy much space.

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Recipes for conducting inhalation nebulizer

In the treatment of rhinitis with inhalation nebulizer uses a number of different recipes, which is aimed at restoring nasal mucosa, removal of edema, inflammation and congestion. Eachcase, the medication is selected individually, taking into account the severity of the disease, patient's age, tolerability, etc. Therefore, before using medicines, you should consult your doctor.

Most often for the treatment of rhinitis by inhalation, is assigned to the following medications:

  • Interferon. Has greater efficacy in the treatment of diseases of the nose and throat of an infectious nature. Recommended for the treatment of rhinitis in both adults and children. For inhalation the contents of one ampoule of the drug is diluted with three ml of physiological solution, after which the solution is placed in a receptacle for medicine. The procedure is done twice a day.
  • Furatsilin used for the treatment of runny nose with SARS. For one procedure requires four milliliter of pharmaceutical solution.
  • Tonsilarused in acute and chronic form of rhinitis. Depending on age the preparation is diluted with physiological saline in various proportions: one-to-one – for adults and children after seven years, one to two for children from one year to seven years one to three for children under one year. For one application requires four milliliter of solution.
  • The drugis actively used in staphylococcal infections. It is used diluted in physiological solution in the ratio of one to ten. The procedure will require three milliliters of the solution. The number of treatments is three times a day.
  • Mineral water. Inhalations with saline solution instead of alkaline mineral water, for example, Luzhanska Borjomi, Essentuki.

  • Propolis tincture pharmacy recommended for the treatment of wounds in the sinuses, acute inflammatory respiratory diseases. Tincture diluted in the ratio of one to twenty. Used three times a day to three milliliters per procedure. A vehicle is prohibited if you are allergic (see also: causes and symptoms of allergies).

  • Alcohol tincture of calendula is used for acute inflammatory processes of the respiratory tract. The ratio of tincture and saline is one to forty. For single use must be four milliliter of solution. The number of inhalations should be not less than three times a day.
  • Inhalation of vasoconstrictive drugsintended to relieve congestion, for example, using Naphazoline. It is diluted with saline and perform the procedure twice a day.Naphazolineused according to the age categories shown on the packaging of the drug.
  • Antibacterial agents. In the treatment of rhinitis accompanied by purulent secretions, which is a green or yellow discharge from the nose, for inhalation use Antibacterials – Bioparox, Izofra. Also effective is a combination of drugs, for example,Polideksa, which is both an antibiotic and a vasoconstrictor.
  • To enhance immunity, prevention of colds it is recommended to conduct inhalation with immunostimulatory drugs of local action, such as Laferobion.

The nebulizer is recommended to treat all kinds of rhinitis and respiratory diseases, because the efficacy of inhalation conducted using this apparatus is very high. But treatment should begin at the beginning of the development of the disease.In addition to the unpleasant mucous discharge from the nose nebulizer will help to cope with many serious conditions involving heavy breathing, burning and itching in the nose, loss of smell, insomnia, and for a short period of time.

Inhalation at a cold a nebulizer is based primarily on the fact that it is the one of the best ways to moisturize the nasal mucosa, which occurs due to the following:

  • The nasal cavity is cleaned from pathogens, destroys viruses, bacteria that caused the development of the disease;
  • Liquefies mucus accumulated in the sinuses;
  • Decreases swelling of the nasal mucosa;
  • Improves breathing.

The use of inhalation as a method of treatment of rhinitis can prevent the development of more dangerous pathologies such as sinusitis and otitis, as when properly selected treatment and the correct use of a nebulizer to get rid of a cold can in just a few days.


Inhalation nebulizer for colds in children

For conducting inhalation in children it is recommended to use a compressor nebulizer that is approved for patients with even the smallest age group. It includes masks of different sizes, which creates convenience in using this apparatus for the treatment of rhinitis in children.

There are recipes that are designed specifically for the treatment of respiratory diseases in children with the peculiarities of each age. The holding of the inhalation nebulizer the child must beagreed with the pediatrician, whose advice and select the appropriate recipe.

As a medicine for the procedure in children are commonly used mucolytics, alkaline compresses, antibacterial agents, bronchodilatatory glucocorticosteroids.

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Rules of the inhalation nebulizer at a cold

The main rule when conducting inhalation nebulizers the treatment of rhinitis is that it is strictly forbidden to use medicines containing essential oils. Otherwise, the small oil particles generated and atomized with the use of the apparatus, can lead to blockage of the lumen of the bronchi and oil pneumonia.

In addition, effective treatment is not only important to choose a drug, but to follow the recommendations on the procedure:

  • It is forbidden to talk during therapy;
  • You cannot use this method of treatment when the temperature of the body;
  • When the cough the inhalation session should stop until the cessation of the attack;
  • It is prohibited to use the device immediately after a meal should be at least half an hour;
  • For therapy the person has to take a sitting position;
  • The breathing should be calm, measured;
  • The duration of treatment should not exceed fifteen minutes;
  • Full treatment need to spend five to ten treatments, depending on the severity of the disease;
  • During the session to breathe and need to exhale through the nose;
  • In the treatment of antibacterial agents,after the procedure the mouth must be rinsed;
  • The temperature used medications should be not above twenty degrees.

The benefits of using nebulizers the treatment of rhinitis

The nebulizer approved for use at any age,with any disease of the respiratory system and in any severity. Its effect is more secure compared to other means of treatment of rhinitis, but not less effectively the most potent drugs.

The use of a nebulizer helps:

  • Hydration of the nasal mucosa;
  • Elimination of dryness, burning, itching in the nose;
  • Softening of the cortical formations of the nose, formed bydrying of the mucous;
  • More rapid removal of mucus from the nose due to its liquefaction;
  • Preservation of the mucosa due to the mild effects;
  • The flow of a drug to all parts of the nasal cavity and its equal distribution.

In addition,the inhalation nebulizer has no contraindications, because does not cause side effects. Moreover, the procedure to bear children, it is painless and safe. Inhalation nebulizer is an excellent means of preventing cough, diseases of the lower respiratory tract.

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Inhalation, unlike nasal drops, delivers drug to all corners of the nasopharynx, which drains into the oral cavity.

Dripping in the oral cavity is accompanied by swallowing, and thus, particles of medication into the stomach, absorbed into the bloodstream and poison the body, which in turn may have a negative impact on the human condition.There are, of course, sprays for the nose, but their effect is not as long lasting in comparison with the action of inhalation.

Ointment for the common cold also can not provide effective therapy, as their use can not organize getting all the divisions of the nasopharynx. Therefore, the nebulizer for the treatment of rhinitis is the most effective way, in which there is a rapid and effective cleansing of nose from mucus, reducing congestion, relieve swelling and inflammation, and therefore, recovery occurs more quickly.


How to use the medication for the nebulizer?

  • Use only those medications that were prescribed by a doctor.
  • Stored in the refrigerator the solution before use should be warmed to a temperature that is equal to twenty degrees.
  • The drug was diluted with saline to prolong the procedure time.
  • Use of normal water for inhalation is unacceptable.
  • It is forbidden to use oil-based.

How to prepare the nebulizer for your treatment?

  • To connect the parts, using instructions.
  • To include in the electrical network.
  • Before applying, be sure to check the reservoir for drug solution for leaks by pouring water there.
  • To prepare a towel.

How to prepare the patient for inhalation nasal nebulizer?

  • Immediately before the procedure you should not eat the optimal meal an hour before the session.
  • When conducting inhalation need to take your clothes off, clutching his throat.
  • Using the thermometer to measure body temperature. Permissible to hold a session at body temperature not above thirty-seven degrees.
  • Smoking adversely affects the course of treatment, so it is better to reject, or not to smoke at least an hour before the procedure.

How to clean the nebulizer after nasal inhalation?

After each use of the nebulizer, the device should be thoroughly cleaned using non-aggressive detergents, for example, liquid soap. Wash the container where the medicine is poured, a mask, a snorkel. All the ingredients should be well washed under running water and dry. If the unit is not used, as in stationary conditions, all the components of the apparatus should be boiled or disinfected using autoclaving or special disinfectant solution.