Currently, the safest and most effective method of combating colds and viral ailments is inhalation therapy. This method can be used in the treatment of both adults and children of all age categories, including newborns. With ARVI, aminocaproic acid is often used for inhalation in children. Let us consider in more detail what effect the tool has, and how to use it correctly.
What is the medicine?
Aminocaproic acid refers to antihemorrhagic, hemostatic and hemostatic drugs. The medicine shows its effectiveness in the processes of enhanced dissolution of blood clots (fibrinolysis). Due to these properties, aminocaproic acid is most often used in the field of surgery.
The drug is able to reduce the permeability of capillaries, has an antiallergic effect and enhances the protective functions of the body. This allows you to use it for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, seasonal colds and eliminate the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
The product is released in the form of a colorless solution intended for injection. 1 ml of the drug contains 50 mg of aminocaproic acid. In the pharmacy you can find this tool in the form of powder for oral use and tablets. The active substance is rapidly absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract, after which it immediately enters the bloodstream. Most of the drug is excreted unchanged through the kidneys.
Indications for appointment
Aminocaproic acid for inhalation is prescribed for children in the treatment of rhinitis and other diseases of the ENT organs. The drug helps to prevent the development of pathogenic microorganisms, cleanse the nasal mucosa and increase immunity at the local level by stimulating the production of interferon.
The official instructions for the drug do not contain information on which inflammatory processes of the respiratory system can be used. Despite this, the medicine is actively used in the treatment of colds. Indications for the appointment of inhalation therapy with aminocaproic acid are the following diseases:
- pharyngitis;
- bronchitis;
- laryngitis;
- rhinitis;
- sinusitis;
- ARVI;
- tracheitis.
The drug can be used for inhalation in the treatment of protracted inflammatory processes.
Method effectiveness
Recently, a huge number of antiviral agents have appeared for local use. This led to the fact that doctors began to prescribe other drugs of similar action extremely rarely. However, they are still worth paying attention to, because in most cases the cost of such drugs is much more affordable. Inhalations with aminocaproic acid have a particularly pronounced therapeutic effect. For children (the instruction confirms this), the drug can be prescribed from the very first days after birth.
Most often, the drug is used in the treatment of pathologies of the upper respiratory tract. Aminocaproic acid significantly reduces swelling of the mucous membranes and does not dry them out.
Under the influence of the drug, the walls of the vessels become stronger, the risk of nosebleeds decreases. And in order to completely stop the symptoms of rhinitis, for example, doctors recommend using the drug in combination with vasoconstrictive drops and sprays.
Inhalation with aminocaproic acid in children: dosage
Inhalations can be used not only for treatment, but also as a prophylaxis of viral, colds. The dose of the drug is calculated individually and depends on the age of the baby. Usually for one procedure take no more than 2 ml of the drug. Thanks to the use of minimum doses of the drug and its effect only at the local level, the risk of side effects is significantly reduced.
For inhalation, a 5% solution of aminocaproic acid is required. It can be purchased in nebulas (plastic droppers), a volume of 2 ml or in glass bottles. The second option is considered more rational. You can measure the required amount of solution for manipulation with a conventional syringe.
How to do inhalation
Not all parents know how to do a child with aminocaproic acid inhalation. The usual inhalation of steam above the container in this case is completely unsuitable. Moreover, this method is not used to treat babies.
Modern devices - nebulizers - will help to facilitate the task. A small device is designed specifically to turn a drug into an aerosol that can even get into the most remote parts of the respiratory system.
The particles of the drug are evenly distributed throughout the respiratory system. The inhalation of liquid vapor also has a positive effect, enhancing the separation of mucus and accelerating metabolic processes. The full course of treatment with the drug is 5 days. During the day, it is recommended to do several procedures with aminocaproic acid.
Features of the procedure
Aminocaproic acid for inhalation will help children with a runny nose and other ailments only if the rules for manipulation are observed:
- Inhalation should not be carried out before meals or immediately after a meal.
- The amount of medication recommended by a specialist should be taken for the procedure.
- The duration of the procedure is at least 5 minutes.
- Aminocaproic acid, like other drugs for inhalation, is previously diluted with saline (1: 1).
- During the procedure, you need to take deep breaths.
- Inhalation should not be given to children at elevated temperatures.
- Be sure to do disinfection of the mask and cup after each procedure.
Contraindications, side effects
The use of aminocaproic acid is prohibited with increased blood coagulability, severe diseases of the liver or kidneys, intolerance to the substance. In each individual case, you must first get a doctor's consultation regarding the use of the medicine.
Due to the fact that the medicine is used at the local level, side effects can be avoided. However, with increased sensitivity to aminocaproic acid, local reactions are possible in the form of burning, itching, increased swelling of the mucous surface.
If the dosage is exceeded, the state of the vessels deteriorates - they become brittle, which leads to bleeding. To avoid such consequences, the dosage of aminocaproic acid and the frequency of the procedure should be strictly observed.
Inhalation Reviews
As a rule, the reviews available on inhalation with aminocaproic acid for children are positive. They are recommended not only by experts, but also by parents. The improvement, they said, can be observed within 2-3 days after the start of inhalation therapy. And after 3-4 procedures, the amount of secreted mucous secretion from the nasal cavity is significantly reduced, swelling is reduced.
Aminocaproic acid for inhalation in children is successfully used for bronchitis and sinusitis. Some doctors recommend being limited to one procedure per day. However, for a more pronounced therapeutic effect, you should breathe the drug at least 2 times a day. Depending on the stage and type of the disease, the duration of treatment is determined.
Inhalations are well combined with other methods of therapy. For a speedy recovery, antibacterial drugs, bronchodilators, mucolytics, antiseptic solutions can be prescribed.