Inhalations are considered a very effective way to treat diseases of the respiratory system. They are actively used for the treatment of adults and children from the age of two. The advantage of this route of drug administration is the lack of their penetration into the bloodstream and digestive tract. Active substances immediately enter the respiratory system, affected by the disease. According to most instructions for mixtures for inhalation, these funds are not recommended for use for people prone to allergic manifestations. Let us consider this procedure in more detail.
What is a nebulizer
This is a device for administering medication by inhalation. The mechanism of action of the nebulizer is as follows. The drug, placed in an inhaler, is split into tiny dispersed particles. At the exit, they form a kind of cloud, which the patient inhales. This way of spraying helps the drug penetrate deeply into the respiratory system and get to the site of inflammation.
A special breathing tube, which is equipped with the device, makes it easy to carry out the procedure and prevent the loss of medication in the nasal cavity.
Types of Nebulizers
Several types of such devices are known:
- Compression. The aerosol is formed as a result of the powerful jet of air that the compressor creates gets onto the medication. This device allows the use of a wide range of drugs. Cons - in the process of forming noise.
- Ultrasonic Under the influence of ultrasound, the process of splitting the drug and its transformation into an aerosol is underway. Disadvantages - particles are formed with a diameter of about five microns, which does not allow the use of this nebulizer in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, as well as bronchial asthma. In addition, some drugs under the influence of ultrasound lose their properties.
- Membrane In this apparatus, ultrasound acts on the mesh membrane. She begins to move, the medicine passing through her is split. Such a device has a high cost and is quite difficult to maintain.
Medication with an inhaler
The most convenient way to treat pathologies of the respiratory system, doctors consider a mixture for inhalation for a nebulizer. The instructions for use indicate that for therapy it is allowed to add such funds to the inhaler:
- Hormones.
- Bronchodilators.
- Antiseptics.
- Mucolytics.
- Antibiotics.
With this device, the patient can easily cope with a runny nose. To do this, perform the manipulation five times a day for 5-10 minutes. The course of treatment is also five days. The following decongestant mixture will help get rid of the inflammatory process:
- Chlorophyll - extract from eucalyptus leaves. She is struggling with staphylococcus.
- Sea salt - relieves swelling in the sinuses.
- Collection of medicinal raw materials - marshmallow, walnut, yarrow. In combination, these herbs relieve the patient's condition with a painful cough.
After the procedure, it is advisable to stay warm, to wrap yourself in a warm blanket.
When a doctor prescribes such a treatment
In accordance with the instructions for use, the inhalation mixture is recommended for such conditions and diseases:
- The formation of spasm on the background of bronchial asthma.
- Damage to the lungs by fungi.
- Infectious diseases of the oral cavity.
- Rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngotracheitis.
- Inflammation of the lungs, bronchitis.
- Laryngitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis.
How to use
To prepare the working solution, add the necessary number of drops to hot water. The inhalation procedure should not exceed ten minutes. Otherwise, adverse effects in the form of dizziness are possible. The average duration of treatment is about seven days. The number of procedures per day is no more than three. An individual treatment regimen is selected by the attending doctor. According to the instructions, the mixture for inhalation can be used for gargling.
Compositions for children
In babies, inhalations are used to treat pharyngitis, bronchitis, viral infections, tonsillitis, etc. They are also used as a preventive method. This method of drug administration is not only effective, but also safe. Therapeutic compounds penetrate directly into the sinuses of the nose, lungs, throat, bronchi. Undesirable reactions are minimal or even absent, since the active substances are not absorbed into the blood. One of the best products approved for use from the age of two is the Mosfarma inhalation mixture. The instructions for use say that it includes:
- Levomenthol.
- Purified water.
- Ethanol
- Glycerol.
- Eucalyptus tincture.
The solution is a clear greenish or tan liquid with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. The tool is recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment of such ailments:
- Tonsillitis.
- Bronchitis.
- Pharyngitis.
- Pneumonia.
Before use, a few drops of the mixture (the amount depends on age) are diluted with warm water. The duration of treatment is up to ten days. A day is carried out no more than two inhalations of five to ten minutes. Adverse events can be in the form of allergic manifestations, laryngo- and bronchospasm. In such conditions, the drug should not be used. It is also prohibited to receive in such situations:
- Hypersensitivity to ingredients.
- Bronchial asthma.
- Age to two years.
Mixture for inhalation
Used for the treatment of the respiratory system and other drugs. One of them is called - “Mixture for inhalation”. The plant ingredients that make up the drug have a local irritating effect and contribute to the activation of blood flow. This medication contains:
- Eucalyptus tincture.
- Menthol.
- Glycerol.
- Ethanol
As a result of the procedure, the viscous secretion is liquefied and excreted from the body. In addition, the drug has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. All this is indicated in the instructions for the mixture for inhalation. 40 ml - the volume of the product in the bottle. It must be made of dark glass. You can buy such a bottle of medication in any pharmacy. The product does not require special storage conditions at home.
Among the contraindications should be noted:
- Allergy to any component in the composition.
- Bronchospasm.
- Age to two years.
- Pregnancy in the early stages.
According to the instructions, the inhalation mixture is approved for use both for steam inhalations and for the procedure with a nebulizer.
Undesirable reactions:
- Dizziness.
- Allergic manifestations.
- Laryngo-and bronchospasm.
In case of an overdose, the patient may experience:
- Nausea.
- Derma irritation.
- Vomiting
- Dizziness.
- Muscle weakness.
- Doubling in the eyes.
In this case, stop the procedure and call a doctor.
Instructions for use of the mixture for inhalation Evdoschenko EA and Melnik V.P.
The unique composition proposed by these doctors is especially effective for providing urgent assistance in such conditions:
- Acute edema of the larynx.
- Stenosing laryngotracheitis.
Components included in the treatment mixture:
- Atropine sulfate.
- Ephedrine hydrochloride.
- "Hydrocortisone" in the form of a suspension.
- Epinephrine hydrochloride.
- "Diphenhydramine".
- Chymotrypsin.
- "Promethazine".
- Vitamin C.
In milder conditions of the patient, as an anti-inflammatory and decongestant action, a composition of three components is used: "Diphenhydramine", "Hydrocortisone" and "Ephedrine".
The action of all drugs is aimed at inactivating biologically active mediators and reducing vascular permeability.
Conclusion
We have read some instructions for inhalation mixtures.
This method of drug administration deserves attention, since it is much safer than taking the drugs inside. In addition, the direct impact on the lesion allows you to achieve results in a short time.