Inhalations are an effective way to combat cough and runny nose. For the procedure, you can use many different tools and special solutions. Few people know, but Validol is ideal for inhalation. The drug, which is designed to lower blood pressure, is used for medical procedures, the purpose of which is to get rid of cough and nasal congestion, accelerate the elimination of sputum.
If "Validol" is chosen as a means for inhalation, it is very important to consider several nuances. You need to know in what proportions you can use the drug, and what contraindications are there.
Procedure Efficiency
Inhalation is the inhalation of drug vapor. For the procedure, they are currently using special devices - nebulizers. You can carry out inhalation in the old fashioned way, using a pot of hot water and a towel or any other material to cover your head.
Inhalations are a real salvation in the treatment of dry and wet cough. As a result of the procedure, the throat softens, irritation of the mucous membrane disappears. Nasal congestion disappears. It becomes easier for a person to breathe, and his mood rises significantly. To enhance the therapeutic effect, doctors recommend the use of special solutions.
Inhalations have a number of undeniable advantages. It should be noted that the drug has an effect on the area that needs it, and does not affect other organs. The procedure allows you to accelerate the effect of therapeutic drugs, since the components are better absorbed in liquid form. Inhalations allow you to completely get rid of the disease in three to four days.
Indications for the procedure
Inhalation is not always required. Doctors recommend regular medical procedures for:
- inflammation in the lungs and bronchi;
- viral and bacterial infections;
- diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract.
With a cold, which is not accompanied by a cough and runny nose, inhalation is not needed.
How does steam work?
Inhaled steam contributes to the rapid destruction of the surface layer of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. As a result, decay products, as well as pathogens, come out of the bronchi. Thus, due to the rapid cleansing of the bronchi, complete recovery occurs in 4-5 days.
Before starting inhalation, you need to make sure that the person does not have allergic reactions and individual intolerance to the components of the solution, the vapors of which will be inhaled.
What drugs can be used for inhalation?
It is very important to choose the right drug for inhalation. The tool should be highly effective and not have a large number of contraindications. It is worth noting drugs that are most often used as a solution for inhalation.
- Fluimucil and Lazolvan are effective cough suppressants. You can use other drugs. It all depends on the type of cough.
- Essential oils. Most often, menthol and eucalyptus are used, which have the best efficiency. Ten drops are enough for one procedure.
- Mineral water. It is best to use Borjomi, as the product has healing properties.
- Decoctions and infusions of medicinal plants in their pure form. The most popular are chamomile and sage.
- Tinctures of calendula and chlorophyllipt. You can buy funds for inhalation in almost any pharmacy.
- Saline solution.
- Validol For inhalation, the tablet must be dissolved in water.
Any of these funds can be purchased at a pharmacy at an affordable price.
What is the effect of Validol?
Judging by the reviews, inhalation with "Validol" from cough and runny nose helps, accelerating recovery. The drug is especially effective for dry cough. The effectiveness of the drug is due to the presence of menthol in its composition. It is this substance that has an effect on the mucous membrane. Inhalations with Validol relieve swelling of the mucous membrane, as well as soften the throat, relieve pain. In addition, the procedures soothe and remove strong attacks and kill pathogens - pathogens.
The effectiveness of the procedure can be increased by adding iodine or soda to the main active preparation. Substances have antiseptic properties. Inhalations with validol and soda are often used to quickly get rid of unpleasant symptoms of the disease. For some time, the attacks decrease or pass completely. After the first procedure, breathing becomes much easier.
Basic rules for inhalation
In order to get the most out of the procedure, several important conditions must be observed.
- Do inhalation after one hour after eating or an hour before eating. It is strongly not recommended to carry out the procedure immediately after eating. This will significantly reduce the effectiveness of inhalation.
- It is strictly forbidden to do inhalation at elevated body temperature.
- It is impossible to carry out the treatment procedure immediately after physical exertion. At least an hour and a half should pass.
- It is not recommended to do inhalation immediately after sleep.
- The dosage of drugs should be observed with accuracy.
- The duration of one procedure should be no more than ten and no less than five minutes for adults, and no more than three minutes - for children. In order for the treatment to be effective, inhalations should be done at least twice a day.
- It is very important to breathe correctly during inhalation. Inhalation must be done through the mouth, and exhalation through the nose. This scheme is used for coughing.
Ideally, a person after a treatment procedure should spend at least two hours in complete silence. This will significantly increase the effectiveness of the procedure. However, this is not always possible. Especially in the case of children. In any case, you need to try to reduce voice activity as much as possible.
Contraindications
There are a number of contraindications for inhalation with Validol. These include bleeding, heart or respiratory failure, and hypertension. You can not use "Validol", dissolved in water, in the presence of individual intolerance to one or more components of the drug.
How to prepare a product?
It is important to properly prepare the mixture for inhalation. You need to boil two glasses of water, two hundred milliliters. Then you need to lower the crushed tablet "Validol". To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, you can carry out inhalation with validol and iodine or soda.
Seven drops of iodine and a teaspoon (without slide) of soda must be added to a solution of boiling water and Validol and mixed thoroughly. Then you need to pour the mixture into a kettle or nebulizer. As a vessel, you can use a pot or ladle. The duration of the procedure depends on age.
If an inhaler is used, breathing is carried out through a special mask or mouthpiece. If you are using a teapot, you need to breathe through the spout. You can use the "grandmother" method, which involves the use of pots. In this case, you need to tilt your head over the container with the solution and cover it with material - a towel or sheet.
Inhalation with Validol for coughing for children is slightly different from the procedure for adults. For the treatment of minors, it is not recommended to add additional components to the solution - iodine and soda. In addition, you need to breed one tablet in one liter of water. The duration of the procedure should not exceed three minutes.
Can Validol be used to treat pregnant women?
Doctors advise to completely abandon the use of any medications during pregnancy. The exception is vitamin complexes for women in an interesting position.
But what to do, if not the remoteness to avoid a cold? After all, coughing attacks not only interfere with a pregnant woman, but also adversely affect the unborn child. Use "Validol" for inhalation from the common cold and cough during pregnancy is possible if the attending doctor approves the use of the drug. It is not recommended to do more than one procedure per day with a solution of the above medication. Inhalation can be carried out only in the absence of individual intolerance to Validol. Otherwise, side effects may occur.
Conclusion
Inhalation is the safest cough treatment for adults and children. A solution based on "Validol" quickly eliminates unpleasant symptoms and promotes a speedy recovery.