Inhalation therapy has been known since ancient times. More than 130 years ago, the first inhaler was invented. The nebulizer is an advanced device for our time. Translated from Latin nebula - "cloud". In a nebulizer, the drug is divided into small, medium and large particles, depending on which they settle on the upper or lower respiratory tract. Such therapy should be prescribed only by a doctor.
Inhalation is the most commonly used therapy. This is known to parents of children who often suffer from respiratory diseases. Inhalation is a method of administering the drug by inhalation. It has a natural origin and artificial. Natural means sanatoriums, resorts and so on. And artificial inhalation is the use of special devices during the procedure. With the help of an inhaler, medicinal substances enter the body in the form of steam, aerosol, etc. Treatment with the inhalation method is very convenient. A child or an adult practically does not feel discomfort.
Method Evolution
The easiest and most pleasant way to make inhalations is, of course, clean sea air, a walk in a pine forest and so on. No wonder sanatoriums for those who have lung problems are located exactly where there is clean air.
The next type of inhalation is the inhalation of aromatic oils or incense. Even in ancient times, people threw aromatic herbs on hot coals and breathed them. In the process of combustion, they secreted essential oils, which were a means of inhalation.
Everyone knows how to inhale using potatoes. But why potato? And because the peel of the root crop contains the alkaloid solanine, which is released in small amounts in fumes. Thanks to this, he slightly expands the lungs. Naturally, this method is unpredictable, because solanine in some varieties is more, and in others less.
There are other inhalation methods, but they are very dangerous and can lead to a burn of the upper respiratory tract. They were replaced by inhalation with the help of nebulizers.
How to manipulate
We all remember the old grandmother's method of breathing over potatoes. This, of course, is an effective tool, but outdated. Nowadays, inhalers have appeared that are no less effective. In order to use the device, you need to know how to correctly do inhalation for children. Below are some tips:
- Manipulation is best after eating
- For adolescents, inhalation is done for five to seven minutes, for younger children three to four minutes.
- If there are diseases of the throat, lungs, bronchi, inhale through the mouth, and exhale through the nose. If diseases of the nose, then you need to inhale and exhale through the nose.
- Inhale the drug slowly, slowly.
- Observe the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
- How many days can a child do inhalation? Experts recommend no more than ten per course.
In order for the child not to be nervous, not scream and not rest, one can turn on cartoons or somehow interest him.
In order to carry out inhalation, it is necessary not only to choose an effective medicine, but also to choose the right nebulizer.
When a child or an adult begins to get colds, the first thing that may appear is a cough. It can be dry, excruciating or wet with sputum that cannot be easily separated. And then the question arises for parents: is it possible to inhale a child at a temperature? We will talk about this a little lower.
Inhalation is one of the oldest methods of treating respiratory diseases. Even the ancient Roman doctor Galen noted that people who have a cough, if they walk for a long time near the sea, feel better.
Using device
A nebulizer is a device that is widely used in medical practice. That's when it is used:
- ARI (acute respiratory infections).
- ARVI (acute respiratory viral infections).
- Laryngitis (inflammatory processes in the larynx).
- Bronchitis (acute and chronic).
- Bronchial asthma.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Asthenic and depressive states.
- Allergic diseases.
- Diabetes mellitus, etc.
As can be seen from the list of conditions in which a nebulizer is used, we can say that children should be inhaled always when a disease of the respiratory system begins to develop. However, the procedure must be agreed with the doctor. He will examine the child, establish the correct diagnosis and, based on this, make an appointment. It is he who will determine how many times to make inhalations to the child. This is a very important issue so as not to overdo it. The doctor will also tell you how many days the children are inhaled. All treatment must be agreed with a specialist, regardless of who is sick, an adult or a baby.
The inhalation method of drug administration is very effective. This method allows you to adjust the size of the drug by spraying, as well as the depth of penetration of the drug.
Contraindications
So, is it possible to do inhalations at a child’s temperature? The presence of temperature in a child is a contraindication for inhalation.
Some parents mistakenly believe that children can be inhaled at a temperature. This is wrong and dangerous. Even a temperature of 37.5 is a contraindication for inhalation. Inhalation will adversely affect the condition of the child if there is hyperthermia. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that you can not breathe steam at temperature. Hot steam, getting into the respiratory tract, artificially increases the heat of the body.
Here are some more contraindications:
- Problems with the cardiovascular system.
- Do not use a nebulizer for tonsillitis, pneumothorax, nosebleeds.
After the nebulizer has been applied, it is not recommended to eat and play sports for two hours.
Operation tips
In order not to spoil the nebulizer, it is worth considering some nuances in its operation:
- It is forbidden to pour oil preparations into the nebulizer.
- You can not use various decoctions of herbs.
- It is forbidden to use ordinary water for drug dilution. For the dilution of medicines, physiological saline or water for injection is used.
Inhalations for children of the first year of life or newborns should be carried out only under the supervision of a doctor. It is he who determines whether it is possible to make inhalations at a temperature for children with a nebulizer or not. Do not look for tips and recipes on your own. If the child is crying, does not want to breathe or is afraid, it is necessary to talk with him, explain that the procedure is fearless, calm him down. And then you can already manipulate. It is impossible to force a hysterically-minded child to breathe with an inhaler or nebulizer.
Recently, the use of a nebulizer has become very popular. Not because it is beneficial to someone, but because its effectiveness has been proven. What is the essence of the device?
Nebulizer action
Due to its simplicity and effectiveness, it is used without problems both for treating children and for adults, while not providing any discomfort. Also a plus in its use is the fact that the drug acts on the mucous membranes of the respiratory system. You do not need to wait long for this or that remedy to work. Using a nebulizer allows you to very accurately dose the drugs, which helps to avoid overdose. With its use, there are practically no side effects.
At present, there are a lot of nebulizers. How to choose? In order to choose the right one, you need to know what they are.
Steam
Affordable and easy to use. They are effective in diseases of the upper respiratory tract. As the name implies, this nebulizer uses steam from a drug. In this case, essential oils can be used. The particle size of the drug is 5-10 microns. With their help, the temperature of the medicine is regulated. They are contraindicated in hyperthermia. And not effective if there is a disease in the lower parts of the respiratory system.
Compressor
The device is a box. At the top there is an input for a tube, which is screwed into the mask, and a connector for mains power. This model has a compressor and a nebulizer itself. High pressure air turns the medicine from a liquid into an aerosol. Then these particles of the drug enter all respiratory departments. They are very easy to use at home. Of the negative aspects, it is worth highlighting noisy work and relatively large dimensions. Masks for inhalation are both for children and adults. On containers in which medicine is filled, there are labels and inscriptions. Therefore, confusing something is impossible. The mask should be kept strictly upright so as not to spill the medicine. Before breathing, the nebulizer should be sanitized. At home, this can be done using boiling.
With a red throat in a child, you can carry out the procedure using 4 ml of physiological saline and tincture of eucalyptus. Please note, it is tincture, not oil. Oil is not used in the compressor nebulizer.
Inhalations are effective for bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma.
Ultrasonic
Using high frequency sound, this type of nebulizer grinds the medicine. Silent work allows especially little children to be nervous during the procedure. The disadvantage is that it is impossible to use oil solutions, antibacterial and hormonal drugs with its help.
There are also electronic mesh nebulizers and many others. Each device is good in its own way.
Temperature inhalation
So, is it possible to do inhalation at a child’s temperature? If you have a compressor or ultrasonic nebulizer, then yes. These types of nebulizers do not heat the medicine, therefore they can be used. But still, you need to consult a doctor about this.
Pediatrician Tips
Inhalation therapy should be prescribed only by a doctor. Do not pour various infusions, decoctions into the nebulizers. For these devices, there is a special medicine that is suitable specifically for nebulizers. Some parents, not understanding how to make their children inhalation, begin to come up with their own methods. However, this is wrong.
How many times should a child be inhaled? It all depends on the drug. If inhalation is carried out with antibacterial substances, then its duration can be about ten minutes, but, as a rule, it is difficult for children to keep such a period of time in one place. Therefore, on average, inhalation lasts five to seven minutes. The doctor will also write or tell you how many times to do inhalation to the child. For example, a doctor may find it advisable to resort to a nebulizer three or four times a day.
There are no contraindications to compressor nebulizers as such. Only a child’s behavioral trait.
The advantage of inhalation therapy over pills, ointments, syrups is that the drug, when inhaled, enters those parts of the respiratory tract that are damaged. And thus, side effects from the gastrointestinal tract are not observed, nausea, vomiting does not occur. Inhalation therapy is very effective and safe. And even saline, you can do inhalation to the child as a prophylaxis (diluting it with the main drug). That is why the use of nebulizers is so common.