Viral and bacterial infections that occur in childhood, most often affect the nasopharynx and larynx. In this case, the disease can quickly spread to the mucous membranes and all other ENT organs. The mucous membrane of the larynx is most affected, as a result of which even edema of this organ may occur, which can block the flow of air into the respiratory tract.
Throat spray for children differs from similar preparations for adults, as special requirements are imposed on it. Firstly, it should not irritate the mucous membrane. Secondly, it does not contain substances that will cause allergies. Also, the jet should not be too intense so as not to get into the baby's airways, otherwise reflex respiratory arrest may occur. Therefore, such funds can be dangerous, and are limited in use in childhood.
When choosing a throat spray for sore throat for small patients, you must do this with caution. It should not have toxic or irritating effects on the mucous membrane of the larynx, it should be hypoallergenic and at the same time have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. Basically, they recommend drugs based on sterile sea water. These include the product "Aqua Maris", approved for use from three years. This throat spray for children is prescribed for bacterial and viral infections, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, etc. It is well combined with many drugs in the complex treatment of these diseases and can serve to sanitize the nasopharynx before taking other drugs. Also, this medication is used to prevent infections.
Almost from birth, you can use a similar preparation based on sea water - "Aqualor". It is a sterile isotonic water, which, as you know, contains a huge amount of useful substances, for example, sodium, zinc, copper, iron, chlorine , etc. All this in a complex has a positive effect on the state of the nasopharynx. This drug supports the normal physiological state of the mucosa, reduces edema and moisturizes it, thereby increasing local resistance to pathogens of various infections.
This throat spray during pregnancy is also used for treatment. It is not contraindicated in breastfeeding. The drug is administered through the nose, after which it flows down the larynx and irrigates the throat. In order to avoid complications, the drug is released in different forms, the difference of which from each other in the intensity of the jet, nozzles and volume.
Effective for tonsillitis and other bacterial infections, as well as SARS, throat spray for children "Lugol". The medicine itself has been known for a long time, while many note its effective antiseptic effect. However, in the form of a solution, it is rather difficult to apply to the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx. This process greatly facilitated the appearance of this drug in the form of a spray. It contains natural ingredients, including iodine, water, potassium iodide and glycerin. This throat spray for children has a disinfectant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. However, before using it, you must carefully read the annotation given by the manufacturer, since there are contraindications to it.
Effective in inflammatory diseases of the spray "Ingalipt", "Hexoral", "Tantum Verde", which do not contain toxic substances and do not irritate the mucous membrane. But it is advisable to use them in treatment after the baby can learn how to control breathing (hold it during injection) in order to avoid getting drugs into the respiratory tract. Use these medications only as directed by a specialist.