The inflammatory process that affects the tonsils in the nasopharynx is called adenoiditis. Often the disease occurs in children against the background of colds, tonsillitis, acute respiratory infections. Treatment of the disease should be carried out comprehensively. Quite often, nose drops are used for adenoids in children. It is worth remembering that only a doctor should prescribe drugs and their dosage.
How drops work
These funds help to avoid surgery, but their use is advisable only during the initial stage of the disease. Drops from adenoids for children have this effect:
- eliminate puffiness;
- relieve inflammation;
- facilitate breathing;
- reduce nasal discharge.
These drugs can be used only as directed by the attending doctor. Dosage is largely dependent on the age of the child.
Varieties of drops
Necessarily requires treatment of adenoids, since in its absence dangerous violations of the baby’s health occur. At the initial stage of the course of the disease, one of the most popular conservative methods is instillation of drops into the nose. In particular, the doctor may prescribe such means:
- vasoconstrictor;
- with moisturizing effect;
- hormonal;
- antibacterial.
Vasoconstrictor drops are considered the most popular. They are used not only for adenoids, but also for other problems, if there is difficulty breathing. When using them, you can reduce the volume of the mucosa. Applying drops from adenoids for children, you can restore breathing. This guarantees substantial relief.
It is worth using them at night to give the child a free nose breathing. In addition, they are prescribed before performing the diagnosis, for a full examination of the tonsils. However, there are downsides to the application, namely:
- bring short-term relief;
- Do not treat, but only eliminate the symptoms;
- the effect of the drug is reduced;
- with prolonged use, side effects are possible.
After some time, there may be addiction to the drug. Such funds include “Nazol Kids”, “Sanorin”, “Nazol Baby”, “Naftizin”.
Preparations with a moisturizing effect are a medicine with a solution of sea salt. They eliminate mucus, have a vasoconstrictor effect. These funds improve the functioning of the mucosa. Drops “Aquamaris Baby” and “Aqualor Baby” help well.
In some cases, the use of drugs with antibiotics is required. Usually, doctors prescribe them for inflammation of the adenoids. Without the inflammatory process, the use of this drug is prohibited, as addiction to its composition may form. Drops from adenoids for children contain antibacterial components that facilitate breathing and reduce swelling. These include such as Polydex, Sofradex, Bioparox, Isofra.
Hormonal drops begin to act only after they accumulate in the tissues. Adenoids under their influence are reduced, and the condition of the child is normalized. You can not use them for children under 3 years. The list of drops for adenoids in children includes such drugs as Avamis, Nazonex, and Flikonazole. With prolonged use, there may be fragility of the vessels and dryness of the nasal mucosa.
Vasoconstrictor drops
Choosing the best drops for adenoids in children, you need to pay attention to such tools as:
- "Nazivin";
- Otrivin;
- "Nazol";
- "Naphthyzine."
The drug "Nazivin" in its composition contains oxymetazoline. Indicated for use from the first months of life. The medicine does not dry out the nasal mucosa and has a lasting effect. Among the contraindications, glaucoma and atrophic rhinitis should be distinguished.
The drug "Nazol" can be used from 6 years. It contains the same active substance as in Nazivin. In addition, the drops contain essential oils, which have an additional anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. They are contraindicated in thyrotoxicosis, renal failure, and also serious heart diseases.
Good drops from adenoids for children - Otrivin. The main active ingredient is xylometazoline. It moisturizes the nasal mucosa and eliminates irritation. Among contraindications, it is necessary to distinguish hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, hypertension, tachycardia or atrophic rhinitis.
The drug "Adrianol" in its composition contains phenylephrine. You can use it from birth. Drops reduce nasal congestion and swelling. Contraindications include kidney pathologies, glaucoma, atherosclerosis, and atrophic rhinitis.
Drops in the nose have proven themselves quite well with adenoids in children "Naphthyzinum". The main component is naphazoline. It has an anti-inflammatory effect. It is prescribed to children older than 1 year. Contraindications include hypertension, hyperthyroidism, tachycardia, atherosclerosis.
Moisturizing Drops
Choosing drops for the treatment of adenoids in children, you need to pay attention to moisturizers. The best and most convenient are such as:
- "Aqualor Baby";
- “Aqua Maris”;
- "Otrivin Baby."
The product "Aqua Maris" is a purified sea water. Available in the form of drops or spray. The medicine is completely safe for children, therefore, it can be used from birth.
The drug "Aqualor Baby" is different in the content of trace elements. It quickly eliminates inflammation. You can apply it from birth.
Otrivin Baby is a sterile solution of sea salt. It is produced in bottles of 5 ml. It can be used for a child from birth.
Drops with antibacterial effect
They help to quickly eliminate inflammation. The most popular names for drops from adenoids for children are:
- Sofradex
- "Polydex";
- "Bioparox."
The drug "Sofradex" contains an antibiotic framycetin sulfate. It has a fairly wide spectrum of action. It can not be used to treat infants, and is prescribed with caution to children under 6 years of age. The course of therapy lasts a week. Assign 2 drops three times a day. Side effects can be expressed as an allergy. It can not be used for glaucoma and hypersensitivity to the components of the product.
Drops of "Polydex" in addition to the antibiotic neomycin contain hormonal and vasoconstrictor components. 2-3 drops are prescribed twice a day. It is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age and with an allergy to the components of the drug. Side effects may be a rash.
The drug "Bioparox" contains the antibiotic fusafungin. You can apply it with a 2.5 year course of no more than a week. Side effects may include dryness and irritation of the mucosa, sneezing. It can not be used with sensitivity to the components of the drug.
Preparations with hormonal components
The drug "Nazonex" has proven itself well. It contains substances similar to natural steroids. Thanks to this, the drug quickly and effectively eliminates pain and swelling. In addition, this tool:
- reduces inflammation;
- eliminates the risk of rhinitis and seasonal allergies;
- protects against allergens.
The medicine is not absorbed into the systemic circulation and acts only in the affected area. The drug does not affect the hormonal background of the child, does not cause weight gain and does not accelerate its puberty.
Drops in the nose are prescribed for children from 2 years. The course of therapy is 1 month. Before using drops, you need to clear your nose of mucus. The effect occurs in almost a day. It is advisable to bury them in the nose at the same time with an interval of 24 hours. Side effects are very rare. This drug has a very good local effect, strengthens the body, but it is impossible to cure adenoids only with its help.
Drops "Avamis" contain the main component of fluticasone furoate. It can be used from 6 years 1 time per day. The course of therapy is a month. The maximum therapeutic effect is achieved after 3 days.
The drug "Flixonase" in the composition contains the substance fluticasone. It helps to normalize breathing 24 hours after a single use. You can apply from 4 years. Contraindication is an allergy to the active substance.
However, these agents can provoke dry mucosa and loss of vascular elasticity.
Homeopathic remedies
Drops "Lymphomyozot" refer to homeopathic remedies, which include animal, plant and mineral components. The drug has the following effect:
- immunostimulating;
- cleanses the body of toxins;
- anti-inflammatory;
- enhances the protective effect;
- promotes outflow of lymph.
Thanks to the effect on the lymphatic system, the drug is widely used for adenoids. Despite the fact that it includes only natural ingredients, it must be used strictly according to the prescription.
Deserved quite good reviews drops "Sinupret." With adenoids for children, they are prescribed from a very early age. This is a homeopathic medicine that contains only herbal ingredients. They reduce swelling, normalize the sense of smell, eliminate the infection, reduce nasal discharge.
Antiseptics
Among the drugs with antiseptic action, Derinat, Protargol, Miramistin, and Collargol have proven themselves well. They eliminate pathogenic microflora, swelling and have a mild antiseptic effect.
Before using them, it is necessary to use saline solutions to clean the nasal passages.
Complex drops
These are solutions that are prepared separately for each patient, they include more than 2 components. They can only be made in pharmacies where there is a prescription department. In the prescription, the doctor indicates the dosage and frequency of use.
Such drops are aimed at reducing discharge and eliminating puffiness. They also destroy viruses, bacteria, allergens or fungi.
Complex drops for adenoids in children are prescribed if a runny nose does not go away for more than 10 days. You can also use combined funds, in particular such as Nasobek, Polydex, Vibrocil, Nazonex.
Other medicines
In addition to the main groups of drugs, other drops from adenoids for children are also used. Names of drugs:
- Protargol;
- "Pinosol";
- "Vibrocil";
- Edas.
The drug "Protargol" contains silver ions. It dries the mucous membrane of the nasal passages, has a slight disinfecting effect, reduces copious discharge.
Drops "Pinosol" consists of plant components. This tool has an antiseptic effect and normalizes breathing. "Vibrocil" combines anti-allergenic and vasoconstrictive action. It eliminates swelling and makes breathing easier.
"Edas" is a broad-spectrum drug. It relieves inflammation, reduces swelling, and normalizes nasal breathing.
All these drugs have their own specific features of use, therefore, consultation with a specialist and following the instructions is mandatory.
Rules for the use of drops
In order for the drops to bring the desired result and not harm the child, several recommendations must be followed, namely:
- wash hands with soap before the procedure;
- clean your nose with saline or saline;
- to lay the child on the bed, turn his head to the side and tilt back a little;
- warm the medicine to room temperature;
- use a special pipette for instillation;
- drip drops into both nostrils.
During treatment, it is important to monitor the condition of your baby. If there is a pallor of the skin or a rash, then this may be a sign of allergy. You must immediately stop taking the drug and visit a doctor.
What means can not be used
Do not use any drops intended for adults. The thing is that their composition is somewhat different from children's counterparts. The main difference is the concentration of the active substance. This can cause side effects.
In addition, children under 6 years old are not recommended to use sprays, since their nasopharynx is not yet fully formed and this can lead to complications.
Reviews
Drops for children from adenoids, reviews received mixed. It all depends on the drug and its features. Many people say that vasoconstrictor drugs overdry the mucous membrane, so they should not be used for a long time. Drops with an antibacterial effect are addictive over time. They can be used only strictly as prescribed by the attending doctor.
According to reviews, the drug "Protargol" helps with adenoids. It has a complex effect. Dries and reduces adenoid tissue. However, before using it, a doctor's consultation is required.