In recent decades, respiratory diseases in children associated with an allergic component have become more frequent. It can be acute and chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis with an asthmatic component, bronchial asthma.
Allergic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, is a manifestation of an abnormality of the constitution and pathological predisposition of the body to allergens. Allergic bronchitis is characterized by the appearance of allergies and inflammation in the bronchi. Diseases accompanied by damage to the respiratory system due to exposure to an allergic component are called respiratory allergies . The respiratory tract is affected diffusely or in separate areas.
The first signs of the disease begin immediately after contact with the causative factor. Allergic bronchitis is manifested by paroxysmal dry cough, worse at night. Dry wheezing is present in the lungs. Body temperature often does not change, but sometimes it can rise to subfebrile condition. The general condition does not change much and remains satisfactory or moderate.
In bronchial asthma, a sharp onset of the disease is accompanied by severe shortness of breath and an attack of suffocation. Harbinger of an attack may be observed.
These difficult situations require immediate assistance. Usually, a number of drugs are prescribed, the action of which is aimed at stopping the attack, relieving inflammation and improving sputum discharge.
Inhalation with Berodual
To relieve an attack of shortness of breath, apply an individually selected dosage of bronchodilator drugs. These include a group of beta-adrenoreceptor stimulants. This includes a drug produced in inhaled form - "Berodual". For children, it is released in the form of a solution for inhalation. Berodual contains phenoterol and ipratropium bromide in its composition. The drug belongs to the group of bronchodilators. Fenoterol causes relaxation of the muscles of the bronchi, lung vessels, prevents bronchospasm, stimulates the respiratory center. Increases heart rate by stimulating adrenoreceptors of the heart muscle. Ipratropium, which is part of the drug, blocks m-cholinergic receptors, eliminates bronchospasm, reduces the production of bronchial secretions. Since the mechanism of action of the constituent components of berodual is different, an enhancement and extensiveness of the action of the drug is achieved, its high effectiveness in various lung diseases.
Inhalations with berodual cause dilatation of the bronchi during an asthma attack in asthmatic conditions, in chronic obstructive diseases of the pulmonary system. When carrying out inhalation with berodual, improvement occurs almost immediately and lasts for several hours. In obstructive diseases, the combination of berodual + hormonal drug ("Prednisolone", "Dexamethasone"), improve the condition and relieve shortness of breath in cases of exacerbation.
The drug relaxes smooth muscles, prevents the release of inflammatory mediators and the development of spasm from the action of allergens, cold air.
Inhalations with berodual are used to stop asthma attacks and prevent their occurrence in asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis.
The drug and its dosage is prescribed exclusively by the doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the body. Available in bottles with the supplied mouthpiece for inhalation.
When using the drug in solution, the required dose is diluted with saline to a volume of 4 ml and inhaled using a nebulizer. Inhalations are carried out up to four times a day.
When using aerosol with berodual, the patient should slowly and deeply inhale the drug. The cylinder should be turned upside down. After inhaling, you need to hold your breath for a few seconds and only then slowly exhale. Repeat action. The patient should know that the aerosol is prescribed for two to three inhalations, if the effect is not present after four doses, you should consult a doctor. One bottle is designed for two hundred breaths.
Taking the drug is contraindicated in case of allergies to its constituent components, in the first half of pregnancy.