Laryngitis is a rather dangerous disease associated with inflammation of the mucous membranes of the larynx. Due to the fact that the walls of the larynx are rather narrow, especially in childhood, the pathology is fraught with difficulty breathing and its complete stop. Treatment of the disease should be under the strict supervision of a specialist. Syrup for laryngitis is a popular and often prescribed medicine. The effectiveness of this form of the drug is associated with the ability to envelop the airways and quickly relieve inflammation.
Why does a cough occur?
Syrup for laryngitis helps to alleviate coughing attacks and fights with a feeling of dryness and sore throat. The cough is an inflammatory process that occurs in the larynx. Such symptoms worry the patient due to persistent swelling of the mucous membranes of the larynx. As a result, there is a narrowing of the glottis, which affects the patient's timbre and normal breathing. As a result of severe edema, patients complain of shortness of breath and the impossibility of a normal sigh. A characteristic sign of a person suffering from laryngitis is a barking cough and a feeling of constant lack of air.
Cough syrup for laryngitis is prescribed as part of complex therapy. You can not consider such drugs as the main and only. During treatment, if the disease goes into a chronic form, then a specific barking cough goes into a wet one. This means that mucus accumulates in the lumen of the bronchus and begins to separate.
Laryngitis can also take an allergic form. The patient begins to worry about coughing when an allergen appears in the air. Also a characteristic feature is a decrease in the tone of the voice. Allergic laryngitis is distinguished by the dryness of a cough and its sudden appearance.
Causes of the disease
Syrup for laryngitis can significantly reduce the symptoms and, depending on the active component, affect the cause of the disease. It is known that pathology occurs for several reasons:
- hit on the surface of the nasopharynx of viruses or bacteria;
- sedimentation on the mucous membranes of the throat of allergens in the form of pollen, animal hair plants, down and feathers of birds, dust;
- decreased local immunity due to frequent respiratory diseases, hypothermia or overwork;
- vocal cord tension;
- genetically predisposed reduced system of self-protection of the nasopharynx;
- stress and emotional overload.
The danger of laryngitis is not the appearance of coughing and hoarseness. The disease is fraught with the lack of necessary therapy, the development of stenosis of the larynx, which is typical for young children.
The principle of action of drugs based on syrup
Syrup for laryngitis is prescribed in combination with other medicines. The form of the drug is most optimal in pediatric practice due to the fact that the drug has, as a rule, a pleasant taste and aroma, therefore it does not cause negative emotions in children. Parents understand that it is much easier to persuade the baby to take a dose of a sweetener than to use bitter tablets. Of course, such medicines are used not only in the treatment of children, they are also prescribed for adult patients, if necessary.
The functions that cough syrup performs with laryngitis are as follows:
- softening of the inflamed mucous membranes of the throat and larynx;
- acceleration of the process of liquefaction and waste of sputum;
- decreased dryness and soreness;
- a decrease in the frequency of painful coughing attacks;
- reduction of puffiness and removal of the inflammatory process;
- acceleration of recovery of the patient.
Attacks of barking and irritating cough with laryngitis can occur several times within an hour. Such a situation not only contributes to excessive irritation of the throat, but also exhausts the patient. Syrup for laryngitis for children is a life-saving medicine, without which it is sometimes difficult to do. A constant cough affects babies very much, they cannot sleep peacefully, even refuse to eat their favorite food, they are constantly acting up and, therefore, are slowly recovering.
Syrup Medicines
Syrups designed to eliminate barking cough during laryngitis and reduce the inflammation process are produced by many companies based on various active ingredients and have a pleasant aroma. Such treatment guarantees the absence of fear of the baby before the medication. But it should be remembered that only a pediatrician should prescribe any remedy on the basis of an examination of a small patient. A treatment regimen and dosage are selected based on clinical analyzes, neglect of the pathology, general condition of the patient and his age.
Many mistakenly believe that most syrups are the same. However, experts know that some medicines are designed to remove accumulated sputum from the lumen of the bronchi, while others are aimed at suppressing attacks of dry cough.
Appointment may depend on the stage of the disease. Initially, the doctor will recommend a syrup that does not inhibit respiratory function, but suppresses a strong cough. The task of such drugs is to influence the cough reflex, for which the corresponding areas of the brain are responsible. Experts confirm that when you follow all the doctor’s recommendations and follow the instructions for the drug, usually there are no negative phenomena and side symptoms.
Next, we consider the most commonly prescribed syrups for laryngitis in adults and children, their effect on the body, effectiveness and treatment reviews.
"Sinecode", designed to stop a coughing fit
This medication is intended for the treatment of patients from the age of three. The active ingredient in the drug is butamirate. It acts on the areas of the brain that are responsible for the appearance of a cough reflex and inhibit its activity.
Instructions for use:
- The treatment regimen involves a three-time intake of 5 ml syrup if the patient is from 3 to 6 years old.
- The dosage is doubled to treat children from 6 to 12 years old.
- Adolescents and adults should also take the medicine three times a day, but 15 ml should be drunk at a time.
This amount is enough to directly affect the necessary areas of the brain and stop dry tearing cough.
Reviews about "Sinecode"
It is characterized by painful coughing attacks of laryngitis. Which syrup will help alleviate the condition, most patients are interested. If the cough does not bring relief or irritates the throat, the doctor recommends Sinecode. Its advantage is that the drug is safe for treating children.
Parents note that the drug is not addictive in babies, but quickly and effectively eliminates painful symptoms. The taste of the product is quite specific, but difficult to call it unpleasant. Doctors recommend mixing syrup with a little water if it is intended to treat babies. The use of the medication allows you to get rid of dryness and sore throat, which is confirmed by numerous reviews. But as soon as sputum begins to recede, it is necessary to change the tactics of treatment.
Tussin Plus for sputum excretion
When the diagnosis of laryngitis is made, what kind of syrup is needed in each case can only be determined by a doctor. Tussin Plus is intended for the treatment of a disease if it does not go away for a long time. The active components that are part of guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hydrobromide are not addictive and affect the processes of liquefaction and excretion of mucus.
The regimen involves the use of syrup only after a meal. It is possible to treat children, but only those who have reached the age of six. In this case, babies are prescribed every four hours one teaspoon of the drug.
When treating adolescents from 12 years old and adults, the dosage must be doubled, but the frequency of admission remains the same.
Patients' opinion about the drug
"Tussin plus" - syrup for pharyngitis and laryngitis. The active component, when it enters the larynx mucosa, helps to reduce attacks of barking cough and reduce inflammation. The active composition affects the areas of the brain responsible for the cough reflex. Patients note that after taking the syrup, attacks are reduced, the feeling of perspiration and the desire to cough are reduced. The drug affects the brain, therefore, the effectiveness is due to the suppression of the natural cough reflex.
Erespal: syrup for laryngitis
The syrup is intended to reduce the inflammatory process and the number of coughing attacks. Patients are prescribed starting from the age of two. The main active ingredient is fenspiride. The substance acts in two directions at once:
- relieves the inflammatory process in a short period of time;
- dilutes sputum, providing an anti-bronchoconstructive effect.
Experts note that the medicine, when properly prescribed, can prevent bronchospasm and, accordingly, protects against stenosis of the larynx.
"Erespal" - cough syrup for laryngitis for children, which eliminates the symptoms of suffocation, it is recommended to use after the first signs of the disease. The instruction prescribes a medication depending on the weight of the patient:
- 10-20 ml is divided into three doses per day, if the weight of the child is less than 10 kg;
- daily dosage of 30-60 ml is intended for children over 2 years of age and having a weight of more than 10 kg;
- in the treatment of adolescents over 12 years of age, as well as adult patients, the daily volume of 45-90 ml should also be divided into three times.
Drug feedback
Patients note that when using Erespal, laryngeal inflammation can be removed in a short period of time and dry irritating cough can be converted into a productive one. As a result of treatment, sputum begins to be expectorated and the condition improves significantly.
Pediatricians say that Erespal is the best syrup for laryngitis. It acts directly on the inflammatory process and is used both for dry cough and wet. Reviews show that if you start taking the medicine at the first sign of laryngitis, you can improve the condition within a few days. In this case, a sore throat passes, breathing normalizes, and a cough passes into the productive stage.
The popular "Lazolvan"
Most parents are concerned about the kind of syrup for laryngitis that a child can be offered to ease his condition. A popular and popular medicine is Lazolvan based on the active ingredient of Ambroxol hydrochloride. The syrup tastes good and has a low viscosity. It is designed to enhance the secretion of mucus, in addition, it has some analgesic effect. It is this property that allows you to save the baby from unpleasant symptoms of perspiration and sore throat.
The instructions for use say that the drug is suitable for the treatment of children from two years old. In this case, it is necessary to offer the child half a teaspoon twice a day. Further, the reception scheme is as follows:
- Patients from 2 to 6 years can also be offered half a teaspoon, but three times a day.
- Children from 6 to 12 years old are offered one teaspoon three times a day.
- Patients over 12 years old and adult patients are prescribed two teaspoons three times a day.
Syrup Reviews
It is known that the drug is well tolerated, not addictive and contributes to the conversion of dry cough to productive. The product has a pleasant taste, aroma and texture, so children usually do not refuse to take this medicine.
The medication is suitable for the treatment of both dry and wet cough. Parents note that with his appointment, attacks of constant irritating cough are reduced. The child stops complaining of a sore throat and his well-being quickly returns to normal.
Syrup "Eufillin"
Only a specialist can substantiate with laryngitis which cough syrup will be most effective. Against the background of infectious lesions of the respiratory tract, accompanied by an anguished cough, "Eufillin" is often prescribed. The active component is aminophylline. For the treatment of children, syrup is intended. For the treatment of adult patients, it is preferable to use tablets or ampoules for injection.
This medicine is intended for emergency care in the development of a patient's bronchospasm. Judging by the reviews of patients, unpleasant symptoms are possible in the form of:
- nausea
- tremor of limbs;
- the appearance of anxiety and photophobia.
Syrup "Eufillin" can be used to eliminate stenosis of the larynx in children who have reached three years of age. However, the medicine should only be used under the strict supervision of a physician.
When choosing an effective syrup to eliminate laryngitis and its consequences, the doctor focuses on the symptoms of the disease, the age of the patient and possible complications, so only a specialist should deal with treatment. Any syrup, in particular "Eufillin", has its contraindications, which only a doctor can take into account.
Herbal syrup for laryngitis
Licorice syrup for laryngitis is prescribed only as part of a comprehensive treatment. The plant contributes to the thinning of the mucus, its speediest exit from the bronchi and normalization of respiration.
Syrup based on licorice root must be diluted with boiled water:
- Babies are offered medicine in a bottle, mixing the necessary dose with warm boiled liquid.
- Children from 1 to 2 years old should be offered 1-2 drops of syrup at a time.
- Patients from 2 to 6 years old are offered from 2 to 10 drops dissolved in a spoon of water.
- After 7 years, it is possible to use half a teaspoon of syrup, also diluted in a small amount of water
The standard regimen is to use the syrup three times a day for a week. Treatment can be continued up to 10 days, but only on the recommendation of a doctor
Reviews about the drug
Basically, all patients claim that the medicine based on licorice root is well tolerated. Children also do not have side effects. Moms trust the drug because it consists of natural plant materials, while effectively and safely acting on the irritated throat. Many praise the remedy for its ability to envelop the respiratory system, which greatly facilitates the condition.
The disadvantages include the presence of alcohol and sugar in the composition. In this regard, it is recommended to dilute the syrup in water, but allergic reactions are still possible.