Initially, what is inhalation? This is the introduction of drugs into the respiratory tract (in atomized form). Often this procedure is used to treat respiratory organs. Using inhalation, you can quickly and effectively cure cough, runny nose and other diseases in both children and adults. In this article, we will consider conducting various inhalations for children.
The procedure can be carried out using special inhalers, which are sold in the pharmacy. Such devices are easy to use and quite safe.
It is also possible to carry out inhalation at home without the use of special devices. This can be done using a conventional kettle, on the nose of which a pipe is put on (you can make it out of cardboard). Such inhalation for children is very safe and convenient. But you should remember, the younger the child, the longer the pipe should be.
Before starting the procedure, you need to check the temperature of the steam so that it is not too high. During inhalation, as the water cools, the boiling water and the required amount of the drug are periodically added. It is also important to check the water temperature each time. Inhalation for children is done for 1-3 minutes several times a day.
Potato inhalation for children
There is a well-known potato inhalation for everyone. To prepare it, you need to boil the unpeeled potatoes, drain the water and tilt the child’s head over the potato pan. During the procedure, it is necessary to cover the child’s head with a blanket or towel and inhale the vapor for at least 15 minutes. It is not recommended to do this procedure for children under 4 years old.
Inhalation for children with mineral water
No less effective is inhalation with mineral water. For its implementation, it is better to choose highly carbonated mineral water with a high percentage of mineral salts (sodium bicarbonate or alkaline). Water should be heated to 80 ° C, then you can add lavender oil, pine, eucalyptus and others. You can use herbs such as coltsfoot, St. John's wort, chamomile, thyme. Then pour the heated mineral water with herbs and aromatic oils into a saucepan or a wide bowl, then tilt your head over it and cover with a towel. Such inhalation for children is done for about 5-7 minutes.
Soda inhalation for children
If a child is tormented by a cough with poorly separated sputum, then it is better to alternate herbal inhalations based on mineral water with inhalations of a soda solution. To prepare the latter, you need to dissolve 1 teaspoon of soda in 1 liter of water. Soda inhalation helps sputum discharge.
Concoctions of conifers are also effective . Inhalation for children based on pine, fir, spruce, juniper (their green part) will help to effectively cope with various diseases of the respiratory tract. Such plants can act detrimental to microbes due to the high content of essential oils.
Quite often, during a catarrhal illness, children develop a severe coughing attack, or, as it is also called, a “barking cough”. In this case, steam inhalation will be the most effective way. To do this, place the child in the bathroom and let hot water out of the shower, which forms plentiful steam. After that, the bathroom will be filled with warm steam, which the child should breathe for a while, until the cough stops.
It should not be forgotten that essential oils in high doses can dry the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, therefore it is not recommended to abuse them. Inhalation for children should be carried out exclusively under the supervision of adults !. Thus, you can adjust the distance to the pot or bowl with steam, so that the child does not get burned. Inhalation should be 1-2 hours after eating. After the procedure, you should not feed the baby for about an hour.