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Inhalation is a very effective method used to treat dry or wet coughs in children. Today, as well as decades ago, inhalations are prescribed for the most advanced inflammations of the respiratory system in combination with the main therapy. Thanks to such medical procedures, it is possible to facilitate sputum production, alleviate dry cough, eliminate the pathological process, shorten the period of illness and fully recover.
It has long been proven by practical medicine that inhalation is a gentle and safe, and most importantly, a very effective method of treating cough in children. It is also an excellent alternative to pills, potions and injections, which often cause side effects and effects. If there are no complications, then it is right to start treating with the help of nebulizers – a reliable tool in the fight against coughing. Inhalation therapy allows therapeutic agents to penetrate into the deep parts of the respiratory system. This is possible thanks to steam molecules that enhance the effect of drugs and eliminate spasms of the smooth muscles of the respiratory organs and contribute to the liquefaction of sputum.
To date, pharmacies offer two types of nebulizers:
The ultrasonic nebulizer has a compact size, quiet operation, the device is convenient for the treatment of young children. Due to the ability to destroy the active substances of drugs, it is not used for antibiotics or hormones.
The compression nebulizer, although it differs in overall dimensions and noisy operation, is endowed with the ability to produce the smallest particles.
When choosing the type of camera, the age of the child and the form of the disease are taken into account. It is advisable to purchase a nebulizer with a particle diameter not exceeding 10 microns.
The list of drugs allowed when using nebulizers
With a dry cough, it is necessary to soften the sore throat, reduce the viscosity of the mucus and remove it from the bronchi or lungs. In this case, under the supervision of a doctor, they resort to inhalation using:
Berodual – for 1 inhalation for children over 12 years old, 2 ml (40 drops) are required, up to 6 years – 0,5 ml (10 drops). Dilute the product with 3 ml of saline.
Beroteca – for 1 inhalation for children over 12 years old, 0,5 ml (0,5 mg – 10 drops) is required, in advanced cases – 1 ml (1 mg – 20 drops). From 6–12 years old (body weight 22–36 kg) you will need 0,25-0,5 ml (0,25-0,5 mg – 5-10 drops), in severe cases – 1 ml (1 mg – 20 drops ). Dilute with saline to a volume of 3-4 ml.
Salgima – 1 ml (2,5 mg) is required for 2,5 inhalation, apply up to 4 times a day with an interval between inhalations of at least 6 hours, without adding saline.
Troventa – for 1 inhalation for children over 12 years old, 0,5 mg (40 drops) is required, 3-4 times a day. From 6-12 years – 0,25 mg (20 drops), 3-4 times a day. Up to 6 years – 0,1-0,25 mg (8-20 drops), 3-4 times a day. Dilute with saline to a volume of 3-4 ml.
With a wet cough, when expectorants are needed to expel sputum, inhalations using:
Fluimucilla – for 1 inhalation for children over 12 years old, 3 ml is required, 1-2 times a day, from 6 to 12 years old – 2 ml of the drug, 1-2 times a day, from 2 to 6 years old – 1-2 ml, 1- 2 times a day. It should be diluted 1:1. The course of treatment is no more than 10 days.
Lazolvan, Ambrobene – for 1 inhalation for children over 6 years old, 2-3 ml of solution, 1-2 times a day, from 2 to 6 years – 2 ml of solution, 1-2 times a day, up to 2 years – 1 ml of solution, 1- 2 times a day. Diluted with saline in a ratio of 1:1. The course of treatment is 5 days.
Narzan, Borjomi – 3-4 ml of mineral water, 2-4 times a day. Before inhalation perform degassing of water.
Sinupret, homeopathic phytopreparation – for 1 inhalation for children over 16 years old – mix 1 ml of the drug and 1 ml of saline, from 6 to 16 years – 1 ml of the drug in 2 ml of saline, from 2 to 6 years 1 ml of the drug and 3 ml of saline. 3-4 ml of the resulting solution 3 times a day.
Mukaltin – 3-4 ml of solution, 3 times a day. 1 tablet is dissolved in 80 ml of saline until completely dissolved without sediment;
Pertussis – for adults and children over 12 years of age, 1 ml of the drug is diluted in 1 ml of saline, up to 12 years for 1 ml of the drug 2 ml of saline. For one inhalation – 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
Anti-inflammatory drugs perfectly relieve the general inflammatory process in the respiratory tract:
Rotokan – 1 inhalation requires 4 ml of a solution obtained from 1 ml of the drug and 40 ml of saline, 3 times a day.
Propolis – 1 inhalation requires 3 ml of a solution obtained from 1 ml of the drug and 20 ml of saline, 3 times a day. The remedy is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to beekeeping products.
Eucalyptus – 1 inhalation requires 3 ml of the resulting solution, 3-4 times a day. A solution of 10-15 drops of the drug and 200 ml of saline. Contraindication is bronchial asthma, bronchospasm.
Malavit – 1 ml of the drug and 30 ml of saline are required. For 1 inhalation – 3-4 ml of solution, 3 times a day.
Tonsilgon N, homeopathic phytopreparation – for children over 7 years old, 1 ml of the drug is diluted in 1 ml of saline, from 1 to 7 years 1 ml of the drug and 2 ml of saline, up to 1 year 1 ml of the drug and 3 ml of saline. For 1 inhalation – 3-4 ml of solution.
Calendula, phytopreparation – 1 ml of the drug and 40 ml of saline. For 1 inhalation – 4 ml of the finished solution.
Cough with bacterial bronchitis is treated with inhalation using:
Fluimucil-antibiotic – for 1 inhalation for children over 12 years old – 250 mg, 1-2 times a day, up to 12 years old – 125 mg, 1-2 times a day. The recommended dose of the drug is diluted with 2 ml of saline.
Furatsilina – for 1 inhalation 4 ml, 2 times a day. You can dissolve 1 tablet in 100 ml of saline, 2 procedures per day.
Dioxidine – for 1 inhalation – 3-4 ml of the resulting solution. Only 2 procedures per day. 1% drug is diluted with saline 1:2, 0,5% 1:1.
Chlorophyllipta – for 1 inhalation – 3 ml of a solution prepared from 1 ml of the drug and 10 ml of saline, 3 times a day. The dye contained in the preparation is not washed off!
Gentamicin – for 1 inhalation, children over 12 years of age require 0,5 ml (20 mg) of the drug, 1-2 times a day; from 2 to 12 years – 0,25 ml (10 mg), 1-2 times a day; Dilute the dose for adults and children over 12 years old in a ratio of 1 ml and 6 ml of saline. Use 3-4 ml, 1-2 times a day; from 2 to 12 years, dilute 1 ml of the drug in 12 ml of saline, 3 ml per procedure.
Miramistine: For 1 inhalation, adults and children over 12 years of age are recommended a 0,01% solution of Miramistin, 4 ml 3 times a day; up to 12 years – 1 ml and 2 ml of saline, 3-4 ml 3 times a day.
The dosage and frequency of use is adjusted by the attending physician with an accurate diagnosis, taking into account the duration of the course of the disease. Self-medication is not recommended.
Sequence diagram in the case of inhalation with several drugs:
Inhalation with bronchodilator drugs;
After 20 minutes, sputum thinners are used;
After 30 minutes – inhalation with antiseptic agents;
Anti-inflammatory drugs are used without interruption after antiseptics;
Immunomodulatory drugs are used after a cycle of medical procedures or for preventive purposes;
For example: saline or mineral water, a mixture of 2 ml of lazolvan and 2 ml of saline, 5 ml of rotokan. After recovery, inhalation with 2 ml of interferon is recommended.
The inhaler (nebulizer) used at home should be washed after each use. It is impossible to carry out inhalation with substances that are not intended for it. All solutions must be warmed to room temperature.