Tracheitis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the trachea, which manifests itself in the form of an onset of painful dry cough that torments a sick person and prevents him from sleeping at night. Despite the fact that the cough reflex is a protective reaction of the body to the effects of pathogenic microflora, it still needs to be treated, otherwise serious complications are possible. It should be noted that this disease often has a bacterial or viral nature, but tracheid cough can also be triggered by the ingress of dust, chemicals and tobacco smoke.
Symptoms of tracheitis
In an attempt to eliminate the pathogen, the body begins to produce sputum, which at first has a viscous consistency, which prevents its easy discharge.
It is for this reason that the tracheid cough at the onset of the disease is very dry and harsh, which causes a sick person pain. This condition is often combined with rhinitis or pharyngitis, which develop as a result of a common cold. Various irritants act as provocateurs of tracheitis, as well as inhaling too hot or cold air. In the acute form of the disease, the mucous membrane of the trachea swells and reddens, mucus accumulates on its surface and ulcers can form. During attacks of coughing a person is tormented by burning and pain in the throat and chest. Such sensations can be so strong that, as a result, the patient's breathing is lost.
Tracheal cough is often accompanied by fever, weakness, general malaise, and headache. In order for the inflammatory process not to move to the lungs and bronchi, and the disease itself does not acquire a chronic form, it is necessary to begin treatment as soon as possible and alleviate the condition of a sick person. If you have been diagnosed with a tracheid cough, the doctor will tell you how to treat it , based on the characteristics of the course of the disease and the severity of the symptoms that appear.
Disease treatment
To eliminate the symptoms of viral tracheitis, antiviral drugs are prescribed.
If the disease is accompanied by temperature, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs are prescribed. After the condition normalizes, doctors recommend conducting foot mustard baths and rubbing the chest with irritating and warming ointments. To increase the productivity of a cough, expectorant drugs are used that stimulate the formation of sputum, improve its liquefaction and subsequent excretion from the body. Treatment of tracheitis includes ultrasound or steam inhalation, such procedures are especially useful using mineral waters, as well as decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs.
Alternative treatment for tracheitis
It is advisable to treat tracheid cough in children with the help of alternative methods, since traditional medications can adversely affect children's health. It is useful for babies to give infusions of coltsfoot, sage and thyme, which can also be used for inhalation in nebulizers. With severe attacks of coughing, onion gruel with the addition of carrot juice and honey will have a good effect. Adults can take badger fat mixed with
buckwheat honey, lemon juice and cognac. It is important to know that a tracheid cough is difficult to
treat with banks and mustard plasters, since with its appearance the underlying disease has, as a rule, already receded. The main task now is to remove sputum.