A nebulizer is a device that turns a liquid into an aerosol. At the heart of this device is a compressor that supplies compressed air through a layer of liquid. The drug, passing through the nozzle, turns into an aerosol. A nebulizer is often used to treat the upper and lower respiratory tract. But it can be used to cure chronic ailments of the nose. How to do this, we will explain further.
Features of the modes of the nebulizer for the treatment of nose
Please note, for the treatment of rhinitis with a nebulizer, you only need to use cannulas for the nose. Through the mask part of the medication settles on the bronchi. In addition, read the instructions for the device. Only half of the nebulizers are designed to treat the nose. They regulate the size of the particles in the aerosol. For the treatment of diseases of the nose apply a spray that produces droplets of 10 microns. That droplets of this size are deposited in the nasal passages.
It is worth considering that for the treatment of sinusitis nebulizers are also used. It is necessary to increase the speed of the device. After all, the medicine should get into the maxillary sinuses. When inhaling, take a deep breath through your nose and release the air through your mouth. Try to keep the substance out of the bronchi.
Borjomi
This is mineral water with a high content of alkali metals. It perfectly dilutes phlegm and helps reduce thick and green nasal discharge. You need to pour 2-4 ml of water (non-carbonated) into the nebulization chamber and breathe aerosol through the cannula for the nose.
Miramistin
This is an antibacterial drug that is sold in the form of ointments and solutions. For the treatment of rhinitis is used a solution that needs to be mixed with saline. Take medicines in equal amounts. The approximate volume of the mixture should be 4 ml. This inhalation copes with thick snot green.
Chlorfillipt
The medicine is used to treat a staph infection. After all, when ARVI often multiplies pathogenic microflora on mucous membranes. This causes adenoiditis and sinusitis. Sometimes enlarged adenoids lead to otitis. In order not to start the process, immediately inhale with chlorophyllipt. Alcohol solution is mixed with sodium chloride in a ratio of 1:10. Now pharmacies sell nebulas for inhalation with the prepared solution chlorophyllipt. Better to use it. Enough 3 ml of a substance for a single procedure.
Interferon
This medicine is recommended to be used for frequent colds and during the epidemic. Please note, feron are substitutes for their own immunity, so do not need to use them often. To treat a common cold caused by a virus, mix an interferon ampoule with 2 ml of water for injection or saline. Need to breathe 2 times a day, using a cannula for the nose.
Calendula
This tincture, which is sold in a pharmacy. It is often used as an antiseptic. For inhalations, you need to take 40 parts of saline solution for 1 part of calendula. Perform the procedure 3-4 times a day for 5 minutes.
For nebulizer inhalation, prepare a new solution each time. Do not leave the medicine in the spray booth. The nozzles can be clogged by crystallization of the drug. Do not self-medicate. Do not use boiled water or tap water for the preparation of solutions.
- Types of nebulizers
- Medications for the treatment of rhinitis
- Nebulizer solutions
- Preparation of solutions for inhalation
How is the treatment of rhinitis with a nebulizer, the solutions used for this procedure, these questions are of interest to very many now. The most important thing in the life of every person is health. But every second person often falls ill with a cold or other illness that leads to unpleasant symptoms. For example, there is a runny nose, which over time can turn into acute rhinitis or worse in sinusitis. To avoid such serious consequences, experts very often recommend using a nebulizer for the treatment of rhinitis. This device makes special inhalations. This procedure effectively helps in the treatment of rhinitis.
Such procedures provide a complete, soft and long-lasting effect of drugs on the nasal mucosa. This treatment will be simple, and drugs will fall directly into the lungs. For people suffering from diseases such as asthma, pneumonia, sinusitis, rhinitis, cystic fibrosis, this device is perfect. Nebulizers come in several forms.
Types of nebulizers
- Compressor nebulizers. In such devices, the drug in liquid form begins to transform into small droplets that look like fog. This process takes place with the help of a compressor that supplies air to the spraying chamber. The only disadvantage of such devices is the noise in their work.
- Ultrasonic devices make a special tool in the aerosol. For such a transformation in nebulizers, high-frequency vibrations of piezoelectric crystals are used. It is this type of device that is excellent for antibiotics, hormonal drugs and for drugs that help to thin the sputum in the human body.
- Portable nebulizers are of two types: compressor and ultrasonic. Such a device can be taken with you anywhere, just insert 2 batteries into it and you can proceed to the procedure.
Choosing the right device, it should be remembered that ultrasonic nebulizers cannot be used for preparations containing hormonal or antibacterial substances.
If this device is necessary for carrying out procedures for bed patients or a small child, then it is best to buy an electronic mesh nebulizer. Consider that such devices are completely unsuitable for solutions containing essential oils or decoctions.
Many people confuse the nebulizer with a regular inhaler. The nebulizer, unlike an inhaler, turns a special solution into an aerosol, and not into a useless “shower”, which consists of small droplets. If the medication gets into the nose, it is completely absorbed. This procedure is more effective for the patient.
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Medications for the treatment of rhinitis
In order for the treatment to be most effective, you need to choose the right solution for inhalation procedures. If you have a runny nose, it means that saline or ordinary mineral water will suit you. If the runny nose has a severe form, then in this case, you will need additional drugs.
In order to find out exactly what drugs you need, you need to seek help from a specialist. The doctor will help you find the right dosage and, if necessary, write out prescriptions for the preparation of drugs.
If the doctor has prescribed you a dosage of 5 ml, then 6 ml should be poured into the device. This is done only for those nebulizers that have a residual volume in the chamber. In such a device as a nebulizer, use only those drugs and solutions that can be used only for this model of device.
Medications for the treatment of rhinitis can be prescribed only by the attending physician.
It determines the condition of the patient and the dosage of the medicine. The following medications can be used for nebulizer therapy:
- "Albuterol" is used together with a spray. This procedure will help the body in a short time to open the airways. Doctors often use this method for patients who have asthma, runny nose, pneumonia and chronic respiratory tract disease.
- The drug "Pulmicort" will help to effectively reduce inflammation.
- Fluimucil, Furacilin, Dioxidin, and other antibiotics will help to quickly cure a cold, which is caused by bacterial infections.
Remember, before you start using any drug to begin with, you should consult with a specialist. Otherwise, you can only aggravate your condition.
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When the baby has a runny nose, many mothers often use inhalation with a nebulizer. And for good reason, as it is a safe and effective procedure, eliminating the symptoms and suspending the inflammatory process in the nasal cavity. However, to use the device, you must purchase a suitable device and adhere to certain rules of operation.
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What is a nebulizer?
This is a specific device for inhalation with a cold with a nebulizer for children. When coughing, such sessions, by the way, are also very effective. The device disperses the medicinal substance to the smallest particles and "delivers" it into the patient's airway. The drug, introduced in this way, is absorbed by the body much faster than the tablet dosage form.
What types of devices can be used for rhinitis?
When choosing a device, the buyer must consider the following criteria:
- each device has its own noise level during the procedure;
- what is the age of the patient who needs inhalation;
- are masks and nozzles included?
There are such types of nebulizers:
- aerosol;
- pocket;
- pocket liquid;
- steam;
- ultrasonic;
- compression;
- mesh nebulizer.
Which device is better to choose?
Among all types of devices for inhalation with a cold, a nebulizer for children most often used compressor, ultrasonic and steam device. Steam and compressor ultrasonic devices for the treatment of Orvi and related diseases occur most frequently.
Compressor
Differ in the large sizes and weight in comparison with the ultrasonic device. For this reason, the device cannot be taken with you and must be used at home. The main drawback of the compressor nebulizer - children's nozzles are often not included in the basic package, so they are purchased separately. The device works exclusively from the mains, as it is not equipped with a battery.
Ultrasonic
Such a device is often used for the treatment of protracted, arising from a cold respiratory disease, and for the treatment of lower respiratory tract. The principle of operation of the device lies in the fine dispersion of the drug in the nasal cavity and larynx under the action of ultrasonic vibrations. The device is especially suitable for children, it can be purchased in the form of a toy. However, the ultrasonic nebulizer has a disadvantage: when used with antibacterial drugs, their therapeutic effect is partially lost.
Steam
The device is a tank containing boiling water. Using the device for inhalation at home is considered simple, but with careless and incorrect use of the steam nebulizer can cause burns of the mucous membranes. Most often, new models of this type come with special nozzles that spray steam, and a device that can regulate not only the temperature, but also the steam supply function. Most often it is used in the treatment of other diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
A popular pediatrician speaks of conducting such an inhalation with a cold with a nebulizer for children positively. He believes that the procedure is quite effective for the treatment of inflammation of the bronchi and lungs, since the device delivers the smallest particles of the drug deep into the respiratory tract. Therefore, such sessions are very effective in the case of asthma, tuberculosis and chronic pneumonia.
However, with rhinitis or a normal respiratory infection, Evgeny Olegovich claims that large particles of medication are necessary for the treatment of the upper respiratory tract, so a nebulizer is not suitable for this. The doctor Komarovsky recommends that parents often rinse the nasal cavity with saline and do not allow the mucus that is there to dry, moistening the air and drinking a sufficient amount of liquid. More on this:
The advantages of the procedure for a cold
Using the device for rhinitis has several advantages. These include the following:
- security;
- the ability to provide fast and continuous supply of medication due to the compressor;
- the possibility of treating ailment at home;
- moisturizing the nasal mucosa and softening crusts in it;
- soft and delicate effect without trauma to the mucous membranes;
- elimination of dryness, burning and itching in the nose;
- ensuring the distribution of the drug in all parts of the nasal cavity;
- help in the treatment of cough;
- it has no side effects and carries out exact compliance with the required dosage of the medicinal product;
- simplicity of the procedure, which does not cause any difficulties;
- suitable for children of any age;
- the ability to use the device for inhalation with saline for the purpose of prevention in conditions of too dry room air.
When not to use it?
Like any medical device, the nebulizer has its own contraindications. These include:
- the presence of individual intolerance of the patient to the means for the procedure;
- epistaxis or pharyngeal bleeding;
- pulmonary diseases, including respiratory failure;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- consequences of acute cerebrovascular accident;
- the formation of polyps in the nasal cavity;
- elevated body temperature.
Is it possible to use a nebulizer at a temperature?
Fever is an absolute contraindication for not only such activities, but also any warming manipulations. The fact is that it prevents the children's body from getting rid of excess heat. Therefore, it is not recommended to carry them out both at the beginning of the temperature rise and after its fall.
And if cough and runny baby?
Inhalation of a child with a cough and a runny nose with a nebulizer is allowed. However, it is necessary to take into account the nature of cough: dry or wet. On this depends the means for the procedure. Therefore, before conducting it, you should definitely contact your doctor, who will advise the right medicine. Details on how to use the nebulizer when coughing, we wrote.
During the session, the drug is evenly distributed throughout the mucous membrane, as a result of which the healing process is accelerated. This procedure is the most effective treatment for cough in children from 2 years. It is recommended to carry them up to 4 times per day.
What drugs can be used against the common cold?
Most often, when rhinitis (as prescribed by a doctor!), The following medications are used:
When the bacterial nature of the disease is useful, a solution for inhalation with a nebulizer in case of a cold to children with Tonsilgon will be useful. The drug consists of natural ingredients and has an antiseptic effect, and is also able to remove the inflammatory process on the mucous membrane. Usually the drug is diluted with saline in a ratio of 1: 1, but there are others.
For the procedure, you can use products consisting of natural herbs:
- tincture of calendula;
- tincture of Althea;
- horsetail extract
It is strictly forbidden to use drugs such as preparations based on oils: they not only lead to damage to equipment, but are also able to settle in the lungs, causing oily pneumonia. It is also not recommended to use herbal decoctions and infusions, as they have in their composition suspended and can clog the device.
Preparation of the device and the patient for irrigation
First, add 2 ml of saline and the prescribed dose of the drug to the device. Nebulizer capacity for carrying out 1 procedure - 2-5 ml. The drug should be stored in the refrigerator and in a closed state. When opening the package, apply the medicine no later than 2 weeks.
It is not recommended to use distilled water for dissolution, because it can cause bronchospasm (obstruction), leading to coughing and difficulty breathing. Details about what is obstruction, we wrote.
One inhalation should not last more than 10 minutes.
The patient also has certain rules:
- it is necessary to have a meal 1-1.5 hours before the session;
- everything is done in a relaxed atmosphere, it is recommended not to be distracted by reading or talking;
- the patient is put on clothing that does not constrain the neck and does not obstruct breathing;
- inhaling and exhaling should be carried out with the nose, breathing calmly and without straining;
- it is recommended to take short breaks, as deep and frequent breathing can cause dizziness;
- before the event does not require special treatment of the nasal cavity.
How to carry out the procedure?
Before you inhale with a nebulizer with a baby in a cold, you need to thoroughly wash your hands with the soap of a person who will assemble and refill the medicine. After that, he collects the device and injects a certain amount of medication, which must be preheated slightly in advance. Further:
- close the device, and attach the front cannula, mouthpiece or nasal cannula to the equipment;
- connect the device to the compressor through a hose;
- turn on the compressor, and for a time not exceeding 10 minutes, conduct a session until the solution is consumed;
- turn off the compressor and disconnect and disassemble the device;
- rinse the nebulizer components thoroughly and sterilize it in a disassembled state by boiling it for about 10 minutes.
In more detail how to connect details in the ultrasonic compressor nebulizer:
How to wash the elements after the procedure?
At first, wash hands with soap and water, so as not to transfer the microbes to the device. Then the disassembled mouthpiece or nebulizer mask is well washed with warm water for 1 min, then placed on a clean napkin. Moisture should naturally dry.
In no case is the washing unit washed, but only wiped outside!
After drying, all parts of the device are going to its original state. This surface cleaning must be done daily.
Once a week it is necessary to carry out deep cleaning. Some inhalers contain special detergents in their kit, or they can be purchased at the pharmacy. However, at home it is also possible to make a similar solution. To do this, mix vinegar 1/2 cup with 1.5 glasses of water.
The nebulizer is disassembled, and all its parts, except for the injection unit, are folded into a basin. The solution is poured into the container and remains there for 20 minutes. Then the components are thoroughly washed in warm water and left to dry on a clean napkin. Instead of a solution, parts of the apparatus can be boiled.
For the compressor device, it is enough to remove the cannula, leaving only the hose, and turn it on for 2 minutes. Warm air will not leave condensation on the walls of the hose.
When washing do not need to use hot water, because it can cause a burn in humans and deform the elements.
Be sure to handle the hose after each inhalation with a cold nebulizer.
Recipes for children: compositions for the device
For the procedure, you can use:
- isotonic saline;
- mineral still water;
- herbal infusions;
- medications.
And now in more detail about what the inhalation of a nebulizer is performed with in case of a cold to children. Physical saline, as a rule, dilute almost all other drugs.
- Alkaline solutions
Take the mineral water Narzan or Borjomi, saline or solution with baking soda. Slightly heated means is poured into the capacity of the inhaler, and then breathe the resulting vapor for about 5 minutes. Such solutions effectively cope with rhinitis, eliminates the inflammatory process in the nasal and pharyngeal mucous membranes, therefore, they are able to significantly alleviate the patient's well-being. It is not recommended to conduct such sessions more often 4 times a day.
- Salt
Solutions are made of sodium chloride of different concentrations: 2% and 0.9%. Thanks to him, the nasal cavity is cleared of mucous secretions and an antibacterial environment is created there. The rate of irrigation - 3 times a day.
- Herbal
For inhalation, infusion of herbs must first be prepared. For this to 1 tsp. Chamomile or sage flowers add hot water and infuse for 15 minutes. Filter the resulting drink and cool it. After that, pour the infusion into the capacity of the inhaler and carry out the procedure in the usual way.
- With dioxidine
The drug Dioxidine is very effective for inhalation with a nebulizer to children with a cold. However, only a physician prescribes a certain dosage, as there are many contraindications to its use. Apply the drug, if the child has no progress in treatment, there is a runny nose with thick secretions and in cases of bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract. The most common solution is prepared depending on the% of the drug in the following proportions:
- if 0.5% - 30% Dioxidine and 70% saline;
- if 1% - 25% Dioxidine and 75% saline.
- With antibiotics
Fluomitsil-IT is used for the session, which removes the feeling of congestion, inflammation and antimicrobial effect. The drug is diluted in water for injection strictly according to the instructions, taking into account the age of the patient. Frequency is 2 times a day. The drug itself is not used, it is prescribed by the attending doctor.
- With Naphthyzinum
The drug has a vasoconstrictor effect, eliminating puffiness and improving nasal breathing. 1 ml of 0.05% naphthizine is diluted with 5 ml of isotonic solution in a ratio of 1: 5. The finished solution is poured into the nebulizer in a volume of 3 ml. The multiplicity of holding - 3 times a day for 5-10 minutes. You need to pay attention to the fact that the procedure with this drug should not be carried out in the first 2 days of rhinitis.
All appointments are made only by the treating pediatrician!
- With Miramistin
When recommended local antiseptic Miramistin. Inhalations with a nebulizer to children with a cold with this drug are made according to the following scheme: a solution of 2 ml of the drug plus 4 ml of saline is placed in a flask for drugs. You need to breathe for 10 minutes three times a day for 3 days.
It is believed that the drug particles, penetrating deep into the tissues of the bronchi and trachea, are ways to destroy virus cells or bacteria, even at the initial stage of reproduction. However, with this drug, you must be careful of those children who have an allergic reaction to the components of the drug. If the bronchi "react", there may be such a complication as obstructive bronchitis or edema / spasm of the larynx.
- you need to use only proven drugs, you can not experiment with drugs;
- carefully prepare for the event, carefully reading its instructions for the event;
- the solution must be slightly heated;
- exactly observe the duration and multiplicity of sessions;
- closely monitor the condition of the child, and if there are negative reactions, immediately stop the session and consult a doctor;
- in no case do not carry out the procedure if the baby has a fever;
- after it not to walk for 3 hours.
Conclusion
When rhinitis all this has an effective effect and contributes to a speedy recovery. Thanks to them, the symptoms of the disease are eliminated, the inflammation stops, and also such irrigation is carried out for the prevention of respiratory infections. What inhalation to do with a cold nebulizer child? To do this, use various means: drugs, mineral water, infusions and decoctions of herbs. There are several types of inhalers. To make the procedure more effective, you need to select the appropriate device, follow the instructions for conducting the sessions and follow all the advice of the attending physician.
And a little more about the treatment of rhinitis and what medicines to choose for the child from Dr. Komarovsky.
Runny nose is the most frequent companion of colds. Inhalations of the head cold help ease breathing and improve overall well-being.
The principle of operation of the nebulizer is quite simple - it forms an aerosol from the medicinal solution, spraying it deep in the airways. Devices can be:
- compressor. Able to spray more drugs;
- membrane. The most modern inhalers, differing not only in silent operation, but also in the spectrum of drugs that are able to spray.
- ultrasound. A distinctive feature is the low weight and quiet operation.
For home use most often choose compressor inhalers. Their main drawback is too noisy work, which sometimes can frighten a small child.
Today, there are many recipes for inhalation nebulizer. The choice depends on the cause of the common cold.
- Soda. It is used not only for the treatment of rhinitis, but also cough. A solution of soda helps to relieve inflammation of the mucous membranes, kills viruses and germs that cause disease. Water in which soda is dissolved should not have a high temperature, since its useful properties are lost. In addition, you can burn your respiratory tract. The time of the procedure should not be more than ten minutes.
- Chamomile. The beneficial properties of chamomile have been known since ancient times. This plant is used to treat a variety of diseases. Chamomile contains oils that have anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and diaphoretic properties. To prepare the solution, it is necessary to grind the pharmacy chamomile and pour one cup of boiling water. After this, insist half an hour. Before use, dilute with one liter of water.
- Essential oils. They contain a large amount of vitamins and substances useful for immunity. For the treatment of rhinitis using inhalation can be used not only one-component oil, and the mixture. Pine, coniferous, eucalyptus, lavender, fir, as well as tea tree oil are most often used.
- Tonsilgon. The drug has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. In order to prepare a solution, it is necessary to mix Tonsilgon with saline in the ratio of 1: 1.
- Miramistin. Before using this tool, you must consult a doctor about the dosage. The drug can be used not only adults but also children. It has no contraindications also for pregnant women, but for each dosage must be individualized. The duration of inhalation with Miramistin should not exceed fifteen minutes. You need to do the procedure three times a day to achieve the best result.
- Healing herbs. For procedures most often used infusions of oregano, coltsfoot, raspberry leaves, blackberries, black currants, lavender, sage. In order to prepare a solution for inhalation, you need one tablespoon of the mixture to pour 200 ml of water and bring to a boil. Then insist at least three hours. It is possible to apply also various mixes of herbs. Six tablespoons of the collection steamed liter of boiling water and insist twenty minutes. In the finished solution add two drops of essential oil.
- Interferon Used as an immunostimulant. To prepare the solution you need to dissolve one capsule in three milliliters of saline. The duration of the procedure is not more than fifteen minutes three times a day.
- Fluimucil. Contributes to the removal and dilution of sputum. Available in powder form. To prepare the solution you need to dilute 2.5 ml of one sachet. saline solution.
- Cefriaxone. Treat antibiotics. Before use, dilute one vial in 5 ml. water. The duration of the procedure should not be more than five minutes.
Recipes for kids
For inhalation in the treatment of rhinitis in children most often use saline, as it is completely harmless at any age. But we must remember that the solution should not be hot and have only room temperature. Saline inhalation should be done no more than three minutes about two times a day to infants. But children up to six years old can carry out the procedure three times a day. From six to twelve years of inhalation can be done four times for fifteen minutes.
Most of the drugs intended for inhalation with a nebulizer are diluted with saline. This is done most often during the procedure for children. The solution after dilution can be stored in a cold place, but not more than a day. Before use, it must be warmed to room temperature.
For the treatment of children's rhinitis using inhalation also used:
- Propolis tincture. Propolis has anti-inflammatory properties. But you can use the tincture only if the child does not experience allergic reactions to bee products.
- In the event that a child has more serious colds, then you can use drugs that facilitate the removal of sputum from the body. These include: Lasolvan and Ambrobene for inhalation. But these drugs can not be used in conjunction with antitussives.
- Rotokan. The preparation contains extracts of chamomile, yarrow and calendula. Before use, two tablespoons of the solution diluted with 500 ml. water.
- Borjomi. This solution contributes to the dilution and removal of mucus from the nose.
- Eucalyptus. An excellent means for thinning mucus. 15 drops of the drug must be dissolved in 200 ml. saline solution.
When choosing a drug for a child, it is necessary to take into account that some components can cause an allergic reaction. A doctor may prescribe the dosage and duration of the procedure.
But even the most powerful tool that can cope with a cold, will not give proper results if the procedure is carried out incorrectly. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the procedure:
- during the procedure, the child should not talk or be distracted;
- you should not do inhalation immediately after a meal, but only after an hour;
- The child must be explained that during the procedure he must inhale through his nose, then hold his breath for a few seconds and exhale through his mouth;
- You can not do the procedure if the child has a fever.
In the pharmacy today you can also find special solutions for inhalation. They can be single-component or contain a variety of medicinal herbs, essential oils or extracts. But before using any drug or tincture, it is necessary to consult with a doctor who can advise the best solution and calculate the dose.
Nebulizer inhalation with proper carrying out the procedure itself can give good results. Special tinctures, solutions and drugs not only relieve the symptoms of the disease, but also kill viruses. Contraindications such a procedure is not even for children from birth and women during pregnancy. It is only necessary to seriously approach the choice of the drug or solution.
