Children who are prone to allergic reactions are more likely than others to suffer from bronchitis and pneumonia. But the worst thing is that any weakening of the body in such babies and even a simple cold can result in bronchial asthma. As you know, treating this disease is very difficult, in addition, it creates a lot of inconvenience and limitations for the normal development of the child and communication with peers.
Asthma attacks are relieved by high-speed aerosols, which have many side effects and are not so safe. But here medications that could be used for a long time and which would not only relieve symptoms, but treat the causes of the disease, are not so popular. One of the few such drugs is the non-hormonal and non-steroidal drug Ketotifen. Why he and why he deserves a great favor among specialists of different profiles and especially the parents of sick babies, we will try to make out in this article.
The main pharmacological effect of this drug is the stabilization and strengthening of the membranes (or walls) of the cells, which, in turn, reduces the release of biologically active substances from them. This action inhibits the accumulation of histamine in the body, which provokes various kinds of allergic reactions. This effect is achieved with a sufficiently long-term use of the drug "Ketotifen." From what it is and how it acts in the human body, only a specialist can fully tell with the use of a number of medical terms. It is almost impossible to explain the specifics of the process in a simple accessible language. A simplified definition can be heard from health workers, one of them, as an option, is given above. But it is very abstract and superficial. Therefore, it is often possible to meet negative reviews of mothers who were not informed of the depth of the process and the seriousness of the situation. In addition, which of us does not want to get rid of allergies in a couple of days, and here you have to drink the medicine for months. But here are the mothers who know what constant attacks are from year to year, for example, during the flowering period, give the most grateful
reviews about the
Ketotifen medication
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For children, this drug is safe, it is prescribed even to babies from 6 months to 3 years old, only in half the dose. A direct analogue with the same mechanism of action simply does not exist. Any other medicine offered by pharmacy workers can only serve as a temporary substitute until the Ketotifen agent is available. Note that side effects occur only in children with intolerance to this drug. But the slight discomfort associated with the start of the drug is possible, but often quickly passes.
Bronchial asthma and its prevention are indeed direct indications for the use of the drug "Ketotifen." What exactly it helps from and how long it is necessary to give it to your child is best explained and controlled by a pulmonologist. But, most interestingly, the tool has a wider scope of its application. It can be skin diseases of an allergic origin: dermatitis, urticaria and eczema, as well as allergic rhinitis and even hay fever. Therefore, do not be surprised if you hear about this drug from a specialist in a completely different profile. For example, even gastroenterologists use the drug Ketotifen, and not only them. And all because many experts consider this medication to be the best immunostimulant, which also has a beneficial effect on most of the internal organs of a person. If you still doubt the possibility of using the medication "Ketotifen",
price will be the last argument for you. After all, it costs a penny, and the pluses are more than enough. At least it’s worth a try, and it is advisable to stop it only in case of severe intolerance to the drug or after the time of using the medicine on the recommendation of a doctor. In other words, as unnecessary.
And the last point that should be noted: bronchial asthma, like other allergy symptoms, tends to "outgrow" children. The child’s immune system is in constant formation and change, so it cannot be injured with aggressive and potent drugs. The medicine "Ketotifen" acts in a completely different way. From what exactly it helps, it is not easy to understand, but after prolonged use, especially children, they simply begin to forget about allergies. Do not expect a quick effect, calm your body gradually, then it will calmly react to the environment for a long time to come. I wish you and your children not to get sick! Good luck