Each parent is seriously scared when he discovers a dry “barking” cough in his baby. We were scared of coughing from childhood, we were taught that this is the main symptom of many terrible diseases. Therefore, many adults begin to stuff a child with a huge amount of all kinds of potions, put mustard plasters on him and even give antibiotics.
What is a cough?
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms of acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI). Most often, it occurs along with symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, fever, weakness, and sleep disturbances.
Cough is necessary for anyone, even a healthy person - it serves to clean the airways of accumulated mucus. During the illness, due to the need to neutralize viruses and bacteria, the amount of mucus (sputum) increases, and a runny nose begins. The secret flows down the back wall of the nasopharynx, irritates it and makes the person cough. The mucus that enters the bronchi also acts.
When coughing, the body tries to free itself from accumulated sputum, which means it is useful. Nevertheless, it can cause not only ordinary SARS, but also more serious bacterial infections, allergies, heart problems, and even psychogenic causes. Therefore, a doctor should treat any type of cough.
Cough is often described by the following adjectives: barking, dry, paroxysmal, annoying, wet. These signs may be characteristic simultaneously for one disease. For example, with acute respiratory viral infections, often initially dry barking cough gradually turns into paroxysmal wet.
Types of cough
Doctors share two types of cough:
- dry (painful heavy cough that does not bring relief);
- wet (an effective cough in which sputum goes away, relief comes after an attack).
It is on the correct definition of its type that the doctor prescribes the treatment. If with a wet cough, you start taking expectorants, it is likely that the patient will have to be treated for a long time.
How to treat
There are three main types of cough medicine:
- Means for liquefaction of sputum and its excretion are mucolytics (Halixol, Ambrobene, Lazolvan). They are used for moist lingering cough.
- Suppressing excruciating cough - antitussive ("Bronchicum", "Sedotussin"), is used for prolonged and severe cough discomfort.
- Means that accelerate the process of eliminating sputum are expectorant (Pertussin, Gedelix, Licorice root, Mukaltin). Assign with dry cough.
Also, for treatment, the doctor can prescribe herbal teas - "breast fees", antibiotics and recommend purchasing an AND CN-231 inhaler.
What is a compression inhaler (nebulizer)
Compressor inhaler (A&D CN-231) is a modern device for home use. Previously, procedures of this level of effectiveness could only be carried out in a polyclinic or hospital, and now everyone can be effectively and simply treated at home.
The nebulizer turns the medicine into an aerosol - small particles in the air that directly flow into the airways with its stream. This method of taking medications has several advantages:
- A medicinal substance that directly enters the respiratory tract is more effective and faster than any pills and medicines.
- There are no side effects when the drug is inhaled, in contrast to oral administration.
- It can be used for the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases in the whole family.
- The inhaler AND CN-231 does not require special breathing patterns (hold it or take deep breaths). This allows you to use the device even for newborns and debilitated patients.
What the compressor CN-231 inhaler consists of
- The white compressor is the largest part of the device. There is one button on it - "On-Off".
- Sprayer and capacity of CN-231 inhaler. It consists of a "bulb", which spins in the middle, and a spray.
- A tube.
- Two masks (for babies and adults).
- Nozzle for breathing by mouth.
- Spare filters.
- Bag for storing the device.
What is the advantage of A & D?
The CN-231 inhaler has a number of obvious advantages:
- Quality goods from Japan.
- No problem with spare parts. All inhalers have plastic components. And if an adult or child spoils the medicine container for the CN-231 inhaler, sits down or steps on it, breaks the mounts or breaks the tube, there will be no need to completely change the device. The service center will quickly pick up and replace the necessary part.
- Two masks included.
- Function of protection against an overheat of the device.
- Convenient carrying case for storage and transportation of the device. There is even a medicine compartment.
- Timer.
- Five year warranty.
User's manual
The inhaler AND CN-231 is very easy to use. But first you need to collect it. Don't be afraid of a large number of details, it's very simple:
- Before use, all parts of the device must be washed in a solution of soap and water, rinsed and dried well. If the device will be used by a very small child, the details must be additionally treated with hydrogen peroxide (as written in the instructions), Miramistin or Chlorgyxedine.
- We connect the tube to the compressor.
- Insert the nebulizer into the medicine container.
- We twist the container for drugs.
- We connect it to the tube.
- We put on a mask from above that is more suitable for the patient.
The device is ready. Now again unwind the container for drugs and fill the solution according to the marks. For each drug, the doctor will recommend his proportion. But there are a few basic rules:
- Most drugs are diluted with saline before use in a nebulizer.
- A special form of the drug is always used. We do not pour syrups into the inhaler and do not crush the tablets - this can be not only useless, but also dangerous.
- Never use oil solutions for spraying.
Otherwise, after filling the container with medicine, put a mask on your face and turn on the device. The procedure ends when the steam from the tube stops flowing.
Instructions and types of solutions for treatment with a nebulizer
Inhaler AD CN-231 can be used to treat a large number of diseases with a wide variety of drugs:
- Prevention and treatment for mild respiratory diseases (rhinitis, cough, sore throat). A normal saline solution (2-4 ml) is poured into the nebulizer container and breathed through the mask up to five times a day (from 5 to 20 minutes). Some doctors recommend using the inhaler AND CN-231 with mineral water (Essentuki or Borjomi).
- Mucolytic agents (Lazolvan, ACC, Pectusin, Fluimucin, Sinupret and others) are diluted with physiological saline according to the instructions (usually in a 1: 1 ratio) and used to thin out thick sputum and accelerate the removal of mucus from the lungs .
- Antibiotics. In the treatment of bacterial complications of acute respiratory viral infections, as well as other bacterial lesions of the body, inhalations with antibacterial agents are prescribed (Streptomycin, Ceftriaxone, Dioxidin and others). Such treatment is carried out only on the recommendation of the attending physician and under his supervision.
- Antiseptics. With a runny nose, sore throat and inflammation in the nasopharynx, Miramistin is used (it is used in its pure form). This method of treatment is considered absolutely safe, it is used even in pregnant women and newborns. Another antiseptic - "Chlorophyllipt" - is used when streptococcal infection is detected in a throat or nose smear.
- Immunomodulating agents. Drugs such as Derinat and Interferon are often recommended as a prophylaxis in the cold season. It is worth noting that these funds do not have proven effectiveness.
- Means against inflammation. Hormone-containing anti-inflammatory drugs (Cromohexal, Dexamethasone and Pulmicort) are prescribed for false croup, bronchial asthma, and lung obstruction.
- Alcohol infusions of herbs. "Propolis", "Malavit", "Calendula", "Rotokan" are used for inhalation to relieve inflammation of the respiratory system.
- Vasoconstrictors. Doctors use Naphthyzine and Adrenaline to stop coughing and runny nose with laryngotracheitis, false croup, bronchial asthma.
- To relieve the symptoms of a painful unproductive dry cough, Tussomag or Lidocaine is prescribed.
Reviews
Already, many parents have appreciated the inhaler AND CN-231. Reviews are always the best. Someone has found an easy and safe way to treat an often sick child. Someone escapes from asthma and allergies. Many successfully use a nebulizer for the prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza. In each family, the inhaler will find its application. Although, of course, it would be great if no one ever had to get it from the far shelf.