Catarrhal diseases are often accompanied bysuch a symptom as a dry cough. To get rid of this manifestation resort to the use of various drugs for expectoration and mucolytics. But sometimes the impact of drugs is not sufficient. Many are interested in whether it is possible to do inhalations with a dry cough. This procedure has a high degree of efficiency.
Advantage of inhalation with dry cough
Unlike drugs that areoften used in diseases of the bronchi and lungs, inhalation from dry cough has a direct effect on the musculature and mucous membrane of the respiratory system. Therefore, the procedure causes a rapid dilution of sputum and a significant reduction in spasms.
At what diseases is inhalation recommended?
Carrying out of inhalations is recommended at following conditions:
- defeat of the larynx, taking place in acute and chronic form;
- diseases of the bronchi and lungs, accompanied by a cough (tonsillitis, bronchitis and certain types of pneumonia);
- diseases of a professional nature (laryngitis in pedagogues and singers, bronchitis in people whose work is related to chemical substances, illnesses of miners);
- defeat of the middle ear;
- otitis;
- disease of the maxillary sinuses and nasopharynx;
- viral infections;
- obstructive bronchitis;
- prevention of colds and joints after a disease of the respiratory system.
Existing contraindications
Inhalation from dry cough is prescribed only by a doctor, especially small children.
There are also a number of contraindications for the procedure:
- increased body temperature;
- inflammatory process in acute or purulent form;
- bleeding from the nose;
- high pressure index;
- heart and vascular disease;
- presence of tuberculosis or emphysema.
Types of inhalation
Inhalations with dry cough at homeare carried out by means of a special apparatus of the nebulizer or steam. As a remedy used medicines, various herbal preparations or essential oils.
Conducting inhalations with nebulizer in the presence of dry cough
Inhalation from dry cough is done withspecial devices - nebulizers. Their work is built on the dispersion of drug molecules by ultrasound or jet compressed air. Using the device is very convenient to carry out procedures for children, if there is a need for frequent manipulation.
Inhalation with a nebulizer can not be carried out uncontrollably. Dosage and frequency of procedures should be determined by the attending physician. Preparations are selected in strictly individual order.
For coughing up a cough caused by the usualcold, it will be sufficient to use inhalations with saline solution, but with more serious damage to the respiratory system, strong drugs are used.
What drugs are used for nebulizer treatment?
With a dry incessant cough, sharprespiratory lesions, the presence of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis and bronchitis can be used drugs that help suppress the excitability of nerve receptors.
In the absence of contraindications, a 2% solution of Didocaine diluted in equal proportion with the physiological solution can be used.
In the phase of dry cough, the use of Tussamag and Gedelix can also be recommended.
Inhalations with dry cough at home can be carried out using the following means:
- Bronchodilator preparations. Usually, such drugs as Salbutomol, Berotek, Berodual, Atrovent are used.
- In the severe form of the disease in the presence of obstruction in the bronchi, hormone-based drugs are prescribed. Resorted to the use of "Pulmicort", "Prednisolone", etc.
- To stop the infection of bacterial nature, antibiotics and antiseptic agents are used. For example, the use of "Fluuimycin", "Gentamycin", "Furacilin" is justified.
- For the purpose of liquefaction and excretion of phlegminhalation with mucolytic agents "Lazolvan", "Ambrobene", "Fluimucil", "Pulmozim" are used. Also used are saline, soda or mineral water. Inhalations using saline and mineral water are used for any form of cough, including with dry form.
- Separation of phlegm requires stimulation. It should become more viscous. For this purpose, mucolytics such as Lazolvan, Ambrobene, Fluimutsil, and ACTS Inject are used.
- Inhalations of a dry cough with a nebulizer for children and pregnant women are made using Petussina and a dry cough mixture. Means are divorced in a physiological solution.
Usually after inhalation with mucolyticdrugs cough becomes more intense, which is considered the norm. After sputum discharge, it is recommended to inhale with an anti-inflammatory agent. These may be herbal preparations. For example, “Rotokan” in the proportion of 1:40, “Propolis” in the ratio of 1:20 and “Chlorophyllipt” in the ratio of 1:10 is used. The use of dioxidine antiseptic 1%, which is diluted in a ratio of 1: 4, miramistina 1, 01% and the antibiotic gentamicin (4% in ampoules in a ratio of 1: 6) is also justified.
With spasms in the bronchi with a dry coughallergic nature, bronchial asthma, bronchial obstruction, inhalations are used with such bronchodilators as "Berodual", "Berotec", "Atrovent", "Salbumatol". Doses of drugs for inhalation are prescribed only by the attending physician.
Inhalation using physiologicalsolution and mineral water can be carried out without a doctor's testimony. They are used as independent therapy in the intervals between treatments with the use of drugs.
The combination of various drugs with herbs and essential oils
Inhalation with dry cough at homewill have a higher degree of efficiency if you add essential oil, a decoction of herbs such as plantain, St. John's wort, linden, chamomile, sage to a nebulizer or inhaler.
For the procedure uses the same decoctionthroughout the day. With each subsequent use it must be heated. Nebulizer should also be used no more than three times a day. All parts should be thoroughly rinsed with water.
Treatment of dry cough in children
Is it possible to inhalate with a dry coughchildren? Cough in children is treated with the same drugs as in adults. When treating children, you should consult with your doctor about the appropriateness of the use of a particular agent, as well as the duration of its use.
The presence of dry cough in childhoodoccurs much more often, since the child's body is arranged differently. For a child, any cold or hypothermia can cause a dry cough. Therefore, inhalation with eucalyptus oil can be made to the child simply for the purpose of prevention.
Possible side effects
Medicine noted a small number of side effects. More often they occur when an incorrectly performed procedure.
It should be noted that some drugs and essential oils added to the solution or nebulizer are not tolerated by the body. This can be judged by the state of man.
- Inhalation should be stopped immediately, even with a slight increase in human body temperature.
- The use of a nebulizer or steam inhalation is possible only with good tolerability of drugs and essential oils. The temperature of the solution itself should be no more than 80º C.
- Steam inhalation is not recommended for people with skin diseases, as steam can aggravate its condition.
- It is extremely important to conduct a proper examination.at the pulmonologist in order to avoid the appearance of a tumor in the bronchus or an increase in lymph nodes. It is likely that dry cough is caused by pulmonary fibrosis or congestive heart failure. Such diseases can lead to disastrous results, and inhalation with them is contraindicated.
Types of inhalation on the physical state of substances
- Heatmoist.It is widely popular, helps to moisten the mucous membrane of the respiratory system and in parallel to ensure its heating, liquefaction and removal of accumulated mucus from the bronchi. Alkaline solutions, antibiotics, hormonal preparations, decoctions and herbal infusions are used for this purpose. The duration of such inhalation is 10 minutes.
- SteamIt is easily carried out at home. For this purpose, it is sufficient to put a paper funnel on the spout of the teapot with a hot decoction of herbs or preparations. Steam can be breathed through the mouth or nose.
- Еще одним видом паровой ингаляции в домашних conditions is the preparation of a hot solution, which is poured into a convenient container. The head is covered with a towel or sheet. A person must breathe above capacity. Such inhalation heals the mucous membrane of the respiratory organs, promotes better blood flow to the bronchi and lungs, optimizes metabolic processes and can relieve pain.
Steam Inhalation Recipes
Many are interested in what to do with inhalation with a dry cough for a couple.
There are a number of ways:
- Drinking mineral water such as "Narzana" or "Borjomi". It is heated to 50 ºС.
- Раствор соли. Берется 1 ч. л.sea or table salt and diluted in 2 cups of water. Salt is a natural antiseptic that kills most bacteria. The solution moisturizes the respiratory system, contributes to the release of sputum.
- Saline solution is suitable for all types.inhalation. It can also be applied to a child from a very early age. Its use is also indicated for dry cough of an allergic nature. The product is diluted in hot water in equal proportions.
- With a dry cough, you can inhale with novocaine. One ampoule per liter of boiled water is taken. The procedure is carried out for 5 minutes. Instead of novocaine, you can use lidocaine or dikain.
- One of the most simple and highly effective procedures is to conduct inhalation using alkali. To this end, 0.5 tsp of soda dissolved in 200 ml of hot water.
- Inhalations with the use of essential oils are madeat the rate of 0.5 liters of hot water for 1-2 drops of eucalyptus, fir, menthol or tea tree oil. Do not drip oil more than four drops. The duration of the procedure should be 5 minutes. Inhalations based on essential oils are an excellent way to get rid of dry cough, help soften the respiratory tract mucosa, relieve puffiness. Due to its healing properties, it can relieve inflammation and have expectorant effects.
- With a dry cough, a solution of such healing herbs as sage, linden calendula, St. John's wort, etc., is of great benefit.
- Inhalations with onions or garlic are highly effective.
- In boiled water can be dissolved one Art. l honey
- In the infusion of herbs for steam inhalation, you can add essential oil (eucalyptus, fir, pine, mint) or a little balm "asterisk". You can also add a pill "Validol".
What should you know about steam inhalation?
- With their help, it is hardly possible to achieve a significant therapeutic effect. This procedure can bring only temporary relief.
- Particles of matter are quite large. They do not penetrate the lower respiratory organs. Steam inhalation rather calculated on the impact on the nasopharynx.
- Inhalation with a dry cough in a child is not advised to hold over the steam, as it is very difficult to control its temperature with accuracy.
- When steam inhalation is prohibited the use of drugs, since most of them simply collapse when heated.
Basic rules for inhalation
Do they inhale with a dry cough without following certain precautions? Such an action is impractical because it can harm health.
There are a number of rules:
- The solution with the drug should be prepared immediately before the procedure.
- Inhalation should be carried out no earlier than one hour after eating in comfortable clothes that do not constrain the chest.
- Do not go out into the cold air or smoke.
- Inhalation of the solution should be carried out through the mouth and make a slow exhalation through the nose.
- The course of treatment includes no more than ten procedures, which are repeated every 3-4 hours. If necessary, the interval can be reduced to 1-2 hours during the day.
- After each use the details of the nebulizerrinse thoroughly. All treatment solutions must be sterile. It is recommended to warm them to room temperature before using them.
- The procedure is carried out after an hour and a half after meals. Breathe in a relaxed state, focusing on the process.
- The procedure should not be carried out in the presence of such pathologies as heart failure, bleeding, high pressure and body temperature above 37.5 ° C.
- All drugs used in the nebulizer,used in the form of pharmaceutical solutions. They are diluted in a physiological solution also produced in a pharmaceutical enterprise. As a rule, the proportion of dilution for adults is 1: 1, and for children the ratio is 1: 2, but it is better to clarify this nuance with the attending physician.
- In a nebulizer, it is impossible to independently prepare infusions of healing herbs, essential oils, powders and tablets.
- If a number of drugs are prescribed, thenIt is advised to use them with an interval of 10-15 minutes in the following order: a bronchodilator, an expectorant, and an anti-inflammatory agent after sputum discharge.
If you follow all the rules of inhalation of dry cough has a high degree of efficiency.
Conclusion
Dry cough is eliminated by inhalation.This procedure has a high degree of efficiency. It is carried out over the steam or with the help of a special nebulizer device. Drugs, dosage and duration of treatment are determined by the attending physician. When performing inhalation should follow a number of rules, without which the procedure will not have the desired therapeutic effect.
