Laryngitis is called inflammation of the submucous and mucous layer of the trachea and throat. Most often, the disease develops against a background of colds such as tonsillitis and rhinitis, as well as infectious diseases - scarlet fever, whooping cough and measles. As an independent process, laryngitis appears as a result of hypothermia of the throat, overexertion of the voice, abuse of alcohol and smoking. Also, the disease is often diagnosed in people with removed tonsils and problems with the digestive tract.
Symptoms of laryngitis:
- scratching, sore and dry throat ;
- painful swallowing;
- hoarseness or complete loss of voice;
- dry cough;
- headache;
- temperature rise.
The benefits of inhalation with laryngitis
For quick and effective elimination of symptoms, it is recommended to use inhalation for laryngitis. During such procedures, the effect of drugs is directed directly to the affected ligaments, which allows for a fairly short time to achieve positive results. The simplest are soda inhalations, which help to gradually restore the lost voice function. But. Carrying out such manipulations, it must be remembered that it is impossible to inhale too hot vapors, otherwise the already difficult situation may become even worse. Medical inhalations for laryngitis are recommended as often as possible, since the enveloping layer of healing substances is quickly eliminated by saliva, especially with meals. In addition to soda, various antiseptic solutions can also be prescribed if viruses or bacteria become the cause of the disease. Special emollients, such as essential oils and herbal decoctions, have a fairly good effect. However, such inhalations are contraindicated in case of allergic laryngitis!
Laryngitis nebulizer
Inhalation with laryngitis as a nebulizer, the effect of which is based on the dispersion of medicinal substances in the form of microscopic particles, is considered a rather convenient solution. The main advantage of this device is safety and versatility, which is why it is often prescribed for children. In such cases, the nebulizer is installed at some distance from the baby to saturate the air with useful particles.
Contraindications to the use of a nebulizer
However, even such a wonderful device has its contraindications. First of all, inhalation with a nebulizer should not be performed with nosebleeds and elevated temperature. It is also not recommended to use this technique for heart or respiratory failure. With caution, inhalation should be carried out with laryngitis for young children, and in order to avoid a possible burn, you do not need to leave them alone during the procedure. In addition, it is necessary to monitor the temperature of the liquid being poured, otherwise the baby can inhale the burning fumes. Even warm water is enough for children, with frequent irrigation, it will provide an excellent effect. However, before carrying out herbal inhalations for laryngitis, you should definitely consult with a specialist who will prescribe the right medicinal components for you, taking into account the characteristics of your body.