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How can one learn to breathe correctly and do inhalation with a nebulizer at home if an adult or child is sick? After all, inhalations carried out using a nebulizer differ from the usual types of home inhalation procedures made from boiled potatoes or essential oils for children and adults.

The advantage of this inhaler device is that it regulates the size of the sprayed particles and the depth of penetration of the drug. Electric inhalers can disinfect and warm infected tissues of the larynx, bronchi and lungs. They effectively thin phlegm, speeding up recovery, but when used correctly.

How to properly inhale with a nebulizer

Contraindications

1. Any inhalations cannot be carried out at a body temperature of 37.5 degrees and above.
2. The nebulizer is not used for arrhythmia, tachycardia, cerebral atherosclerosis, heart failure and hypertension. The procedure is prohibited if the patient has experienced a heart attack or stroke.
3. Steam inhalation is contraindicated for spontaneous pneumothorax, respiratory failure of the 3rd degree and bullous emphysema.
4. It is not recommended to use a nebulizer to treat coughs and sore throats with regular nosebleeds.
5. After the procedure, you should not eat, smoke or exercise for 1–1.5 hours.

An electric inhaler is a useful and convenient device. When used correctly, it will replace cough syrups and antibiotics, and will save parents from endless childhood colds and sick leave. A nebulizer will strengthen the child’s immunity, protect him from pneumonia, bronchial asthma and other serious complications.

Indications

The nebulizer is mainly used for a runny nose accompanied by a cough, pharyngitis of viral or allergic origin. The sprayed steam penetrates deep into the alveoli, thinning the mucus and removing phlegm. It facilitates the discharge of purulent secretions and reduces inflammation. The electric inhaler is filled with special products selected by the therapist.

Solutions for inhalation

The specialist may prescribe:

1. Well antibiotics if bronchitis occurs with complications.
2. Hormonal drugs: glucocorticosteroids are good at relieving severe inflammation and stimulating the immune system.
3. Expectorant solutions And mucolytics. They are recommended for wet and dry coughs. These inhalations reduce the viscosity of purulent secretions and help the lungs and bronchi clear of accumulated mucus.
4. Antihistamine solutions. Used for allergic cough, including for patients with bronchial asthma. The drugs suppress the activity of mast cells, relieve swelling of the bronchi and larynx.
5. Antitussives. They help with swelling of the larynx, acute laryngitis, allergies and spasms in the bronchi. Medicines will bring swollen mucous membranes back to normal and help calm a dry cough.
6. Bronchodilators. Bronchodilator drugs relieve asthma attacks and asthmatic bronchitis.

Remember: it is forbidden to introduce solutions of cough syrups and hard tablets into the inhaler device, as this will clog the nebulizer tube and cause the inhaler to malfunction.

Also, solutions of essential oils are not introduced into the electronic and ultrasonic inhaler. After all, the components of the oils, adhering to the pulmonary alveoli, create a film; it is impossible to clear the respiratory organs of the oily layer, the condition will worsen, and simple bronchitis can be complicated by pneumonia.

Essential oils also remain on the tube and other parts of the device, disabling it and reducing its service life.

Decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs are not poured into the nebulizer. Microparticles of plants remain in homemade water and alcohol tinctures. Lumps of dried leaves, stems, and pollen settle on the mucous membrane of the lungs, injuring the alveoli. The inflammation worsens, and the sick person’s health worsens with each new inhalation.

Instead of homemade products, pharmaceutical alcohol tinctures of propolis, calendula, Chlorophyllipt and Rotokan are used. They are very helpful with a runny nose and dry cough. Do not forget that products containing ethyl alcohol are contraindicated for children.

Remember! The choice of means for preparing treatment solutions should be made by a doctor. Some medications cannot be combined with each other: mucolytics cannot be mixed with antitussives, and antibiotics cannot be mixed with hormonal ones.

The simplest inhalation involves the use of mineral water (for children - saline solution). The sterile liquid will soften the bronchial mucosa, wash away phlegm, ease coughs and relieve spasms.

Duration of nebulizer inhalation procedure and dosage

For one inhalation, 3–4 ml of solution is used. Expectorants, hormonal drugs, mucolytics and antibiotics are diluted with mineral water. Open the bottle with the liquid base and wait for all the gas bubbles to come out. Next, the workpiece is heated to 20 degrees and introduced into a special container.

For inhalation, buy special mineral water!!! “Narzan”, “Borjomi”, “Essentuki” are suitable. Medicines intended for treatment of cough in children , dilute saline solution (buy at a pharmacy).

Duration first procedure– 3–4 minutes. Afterwards you may feel dizzy or start coughing. Some patients experience nausea. Symptoms appear due to hyperventilation of the lungs. When the patient learns to inhale and exhale the vapors correctly, dizziness and other side effects will no longer bother him.

The duration of one procedure is gradually increased to 5 minutes, and then to 10. From 2 to 6 inhalations are performed per day with breaks of 1.5–3 hours.

1. First, inhale saline or mineral water to moisturize the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx and bronchi. The vapors dilute purulent secretions and stimulate expectoration of sputum.
2. The bronchi will clear mucus in 2–3 hours and prepare for the second stage. Now a solution with antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs is injected into the nebulizer chamber.

Mineral water or heated saline solution is poured into the cup of an electric inhaler. Use a sterile syringe with a clean needle. Then a drug for bronchitis or runny nose is added to the liquid base.

If the nebulizer is used to prevent influenza and colds, a special container is filled with sodium chloride or mineral water. No tinctures or antibiotics. Inhalations are carried out once a day. The device is used after an evening walk, returning from the garden, school or work.

How to do inhalations with mineral water correctly

Features of inhalation in children and adults

A nebulizer does not cure a simple runny nose. The electric inhaler is designed to combat rhinitis, which is accompanied by cough, sore throat and bronchitis, as well as asthma, allergic and viral pharyngitis.

Adults and small patients are carefully prepared for the procedure. 1.5–2 hours before inhalation, feed tightly to prevent dizziness. But the nebulizer should not be used on a full stomach, otherwise nausea or even vomiting will occur.

The throat and nasal passages are washed with saline solutions or decoctions, clearing accumulated pus. Mucus impairs the absorption of drugs. Rinsing is carried out 1.5 hours before inhalation. Wash the mask or nebulizer tube with antibacterial agents. The special solution is replaced with fifteen percent soda.

Inhalation is carried out in a warm room. The patient wears a loose T-shirt or jacket that is not too tight around the chest and abdomen. During the procedure you need to take deep breaths and exhales. Tight clothing gets in the way and causes discomfort.

If you play sports, remember that you must wait at least an hour before inhalation. Before using the nebulizer, it is forbidden to run, jump, swim or do exercises. Children should not play too active games. Children and adults are advised to lie down and relax before the procedure to normalize their breathing and calm their heartbeat.

Inhalation with a nebulizer is carried out in a vertical position. Adults have no problems fulfilling this condition, but small patients begin to be capricious and refuse to sit quietly for all 10 minutes. They spin around, try to jump up, scream and break free. A TV or tablet with your favorite cartoons can help calm and distract your child.

Infants aged 6–7 months who cannot sit independently on a sofa or chair should be supported by their parents. If a nebulizer is used while the child is in a horizontal position, breathing and lung problems will occur.

The adult sits the baby on the edge of a chair or bed, hugs the child's legs with his lower limbs, and holds the upper body with his right or left hand. The second holds a tube or mask, which he presses against his face. It will be more comfortable if the baby rests his back against mom or dad's stomach.

While one parent is busy with the nebulizer, the other distracts the child: making faces, shaking a rattle, or turning on cartoons on the tablet. If the baby is frightened and cries a lot, inhalation is canceled, otherwise the hot air will provoke spasms in the bronchi and an attack of suffocation.

How to breathe with an inhaler

A tube with a mask or mouthpiece is connected to the device filled with the solution. For rhinitis, nasal cannulas are used. The nebulizer is checked before turning on. The spray chamber must be straight. The lid of the medication compartment is tightly closed and airtight.

The inhaler is connected to the mains. The cannulas are inserted into the nasal passages and the mouthpiece into the mouth. The mask is pressed to the lower half of the face. For rhinitis, the vapors are inhaled and exhaled through the nose. The drugs reach the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx and the maxillary sinuses.

For bronchitis and lung diseases, steam is taken by mouth. Slowly inhale hot air, hold your breath for 2-3 seconds and empty your chest. You can push carbon dioxide out through your nose or mouth, but do it smoothly and without sudden jerks. Talking during inhalation is prohibited. Immediately after the procedure, you should not jump off the couch or go outside. The patient is recommended to lie down for 30–40 minutes under a blanket in a warm room with the windows closed. The body will rest and breathing will normalize.

Hygiene procedures: before and after

After cooling, the nebulizer is disassembled into parts and washed with soda solution. Pharmacies sell special disinfectants for the care of electric inhalers. Take out the medicine container, disconnect the tube and nozzle. After disinfection, the parts are dried on a clean waffle towel. Twice a week the mask, mouthpiece and other parts of the device are boiled.

After inhalation, the patient wipes his face with a soft napkin. If solutions of antibiotics or corticosteroids are poured into the nebulizer, the throat and nasal passages are washed with boiled water with salt or soda.

Before inhalation, wash hands and face with antibacterial soap. Do not allow germs to get on the mask or mouthpiece. The syringe used to inject mineral water and the drug into the nebulizer is thrown away immediately after the procedure.

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• Inhalations should be carried out in a sitting position. Procedures are performed lying down using mesh nebulizers.
• Inhalation can be carried out no earlier than 1-1.5 hours after eating.
• Be sure to follow breathing rules during inhalation.
• The solution used should be at room temperature.

How to breathe correctly through a nebulizer

A sitting position is assumed, with the installation in an upright position. To treat the bronchi and lungs, a mouthpiece is needed. The container into which the inhalation solution is poured is filled to 3-4 ml.

During the procedure, “therapeutic air” is drawn in deeply, slowly and through the mouth. However, after inhalation you should hold your breath for a second. After using antibiotics and hormonal drugs, you must rinse your mouth with boiled water.

It is prohibited to talk, eat, or smoke during the procedure. The face mask should fit snugly to the face. If you feel dizzy or have other unpleasant sensations, stop inhalation immediately.

After the procedure, the inhaler must be thoroughly washed and the constituent particles must be properly disinfected. After which all components are thoroughly dried.

So we actually figured out how to use a nebulizer correctly. Depending on the time of year, the nature of the disease, and the characteristics of the patient’s body, the duration of one procedure varies. Therefore, before starting treatment, check with a specialist how many minutes to inhale with a nebulizer.

Nebulizer inhalation time

Please pay special attention to the fact that the duration of one inhalation may determine only the attending physician.

This is a very small list of diseases for which a nebulizer is used. The installation is also used for treatment

With the help of inhalations, various diseases are treated using certain medications and folk remedies. You can inhale yourself at home with hot steam or using a nebulizer. It is important to properly organize the procedure and choose the right means for it. Contraindications must be taken into account.

Inhalation with hot steam or a nebulizer must be done correctly. Each procedure has its own characteristics. During inhalation, the state should be calm, breathing should be even. The procedure takes a little time. You should not be distracted during it - read, watch TV, play. After inhalation, it is not recommended to talk for at least an hour.

Steam inhalations

This procedure can be performed using a special inhaler or using a handy device - a container of hot water. It is safer to use a special device.

A classic steam inhaler consists of a container into which hot water is poured and medicine is added, and a lid with a valve. For convenience, special tubes, masks, and attachments are used.

If you don’t have an inhaler, it’s convenient to use a kettle. A funnel made of cardboard or thick paper is installed on its spout, through which you need to breathe. You can also use a saucepan - you need to breathe in the vapors under a towel. There should be a safe distance from the source of steam to your face to avoid getting burned.

For the first steam inhalation, 1-2 minutes are enough, especially if the medicine is used for the first time. In the future, the duration of the procedure can be increased to 5-10 minutes.

Boiling water for inhalation is dangerous - you need to wait at least 10 minutes after the water boils. It is recommended that the liquid is not hotter than 40 degrees for adults and up to 30-35 degrees for children.

Inhalations should be carried out no earlier than 2 hours after meals. After the procedure, it is not recommended to eat for at least an hour. Also, you can’t go outside or be in a draft for several hours.

Steam inhalations are usually done once a day. It is recommended to do them in the evening, but several hours should pass before bedtime, especially if a cough is being treated.

Inhalations with a nebulizer

When using a nebulizer, it is important to properly assemble the device and care for it. It is necessary to regularly wash its parts and periodically sterilize it - all care features are described in the instructions.

Any inhalation solution should be at room temperature. If there is a need to use saline solution, then the product must be drawn up with a sterilized syringe without opening the packaging, or used in ampoules.

Thanks to the nebulizer, the medicinal composition is finely sprayed. For its concentrated effect, special attachments or masks are used. The medicine is atomized by a compressor that supplies air through a long flexible tube.

If a medication is used for inhalation, the procedure must be continued until there is no medication left in the container. When using folk remedies, it is important to follow the recommended dosages. The duration of the procedure in this case should not exceed 10-15 minutes.

When performing inhalation with a nebulizer, it is important to adhere to the following rules:

• within 1-1.5 hours before the procedure, any food or significant physical activity is excluded;
• You cannot smoke for at least an hour before inhalation and for the same amount after it; according to the rules, smoking should be completely excluded during treatment;
• if the treatment is aimed at the nasal passages, then you need to breathe through your nose - breathing should be calm, relaxed;
• in case of pathologies of the upper respiratory tract, you should inhale deeply through your mouth, hold your breath for a couple of seconds, and exhale completely through your nose;
• exclude the use of expectorants before the procedure, otherwise breathing will be impaired, which will reduce the effectiveness of inhalation;
• Do not use antiseptic rinsing solutions before the procedure.

The duration of nebulizer treatment is determined by the attending physician. On average, a course includes 6-15 procedures. Inhalations are performed 1-2 times a day.

What can you use for inhalation?

For inhalation therapy, various medications, essential oils, herbal infusions and decoctions, mineral water, and soda are used. There are certain recipes for the treatment of each disease.

When coughing

Various medications are used to combat cough. You need to focus on the diagnosis and the nature of the cough. Medicines are usually used for inhalation with a nebulizer.

The following options are effective:

• mucolytics (sputum thinning, expectorant effect): Ambrohexal, Ambrobene, Lazolvan;
• antibiotics: Fluimucil;
• bronchodilators (bronchodilation): Berodual, Salamol, Berotek;
• glucocorticosteroids (relieving swelling, anti-inflammatory effect): Pulmicort;
• antiallergic drugs: Cromohexal (stabilizer of mast cell membranes).

Ambroxol-based drugs cannot be used simultaneously with antitussives such as Sinecod, Codeine, Broncholitin. The possibility of combining other medications must be taken into account.

When coughing, it is effective to resort to alkaline and saline solutions. This could be Borjomi mineral water, saline solution. The latter is often used to prepare various solutions with medications for the nebulizer.

An excellent alkaline remedy for cough inhalation is soda. To prepare the solution you need to add 4 tsp. product per 1 liter of water.

Various medicinal herbs are used as expectorants. To carry out inhalations, you need to prepare an infusion or decoction - when purchasing at a pharmacy, instructions for any raw material are indicated on the package. Effective for cough:

• wild rosemary;
• elecampane;
• St. John's wort;
• calendula;
• coltsfoot;
• chamomile;
• thyme;
• sage;
• eucalyptus.

For dry coughs, it is good to use sea buckthorn, peach, eucalyptus oil, olive oil with propolis. Oils are usually used for steam inhalation. It is enough to add 3-5 drops of the selected product to half a glass of water. Inhalations are done 1-2 times a day for 5 minutes.

With a runny nose

Having a nebulizer for a runny nose allows you to use the following medications:

• Interferon;
• Chlorophyllipt;
• Tonsilgon;
• Naphthyzin;
• Isofra;
• tincture of propolis, calendula.

For a runny nose, inhalation with essential oils is done. Menthol, geranium, juniper, fir and pine oil are effective. It is good to use decoctions and infusions of such plants:

• oak and birch leaves;
• chamomile;
• blackcurrant leaf;
• mint.

For sore throat

For this throat disease, inhalations provide a complex effect. They relieve pain and inflammation, soften the mucous membrane. For angina, it is effective to use the following inhalation agents:

• Miramistin solution (antiseptic);
• mineral water: Borjomi, Narzan;
• propolis tincture – for steam inhalation, dilute 1 tsp. means in a glass of boiling water;
• essential oil of pine, fir, eucalyptus, menthol - add 10 drops of the chosen product to half a glass of hot water;
• infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs - thyme, oregano, coltsfoot, lavender, chamomile, sage, calendula.

To prepare an infusion for inhalation for a sore throat, you need to brew 1 tbsp. l. selected raw materials in a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, filter. The decoction is prepared in a water bath. The proportions used are the same, preparation takes half an hour, and the composition must be infused for at least 40 minutes.

For bronchitis

Inhalations for this disease can soften the cough and speed up the elimination of secretions. For the procedure with a nebulizer, the following means are used:

• thins sputum Ambrobene, Lazolvan, Ambroxol, Fluimucil, ACC;
• moisturize the mucous membranes with slightly alkaline mineral waters - Borjomi, Narzan;
• Chlorophyllipt provides an antiseptic effect;
• Rotokan copes well with infection, and its combination with saline provides moisturization of the bronchial mucosa and facilitates the removal of sputum;
• for attacks of suffocation, use Berodual;
• in case of bronchial asthma, Berotec, Atrovent, Salbutamol are prescribed.

Essential oils are effective among folk remedies for bronchitis. It could be fir, eucalyptus, pine, lavender, mint.

Baking soda has a good effect. For inhalation, dissolve 2 tbsp in a liter of boiling water. l. product.

For bronchitis, various infusions and decoctions are used for inhalation. Medicinal herbs are used individually and in various combinations. The following plants are effective:

• peppermint;
• raspberry leaf;
• sage;
• coltsfoot;
• Linden blossom.

For sinusitis

Sinusitis is a serious disease. Inhalations for its treatment are an auxiliary method and must be agreed upon with an otolaryngologist. For inhalation, vasoconstrictor drugs (Xylometazoline), antibiotics (Isofra, Bioparox), and combination medications (Polidexa) are used. For inhalation, such drugs are diluted with saline solution.

The following tools can also be used for the procedure:

• infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs - sage, chamomile, eucalyptus, string;
• essential oils – eucalyptus, sage, sea buckthorn, tea tree, peppermint;
• propolis.

The following herbal remedies are also effective:

• 2 parts each of celandine and plantain herbs, 3 parts of mint herb;
• one part each of St. John's wort and celandine, 2 parts yarrow herb, 3 parts chamomile;
• one part each of eucalyptus leaves and calendula flowers, 3 parts of raspberry leaf.

For sinusitis, steam inhalations with potato broth are allowed. You can use bay leaves - put the raw material in boiling water (30 leaves per liter), cook for 5 minutes, strain after 1 hour.

During pregnancy

Inhalation therapy during pregnancy is attractive because the formulations used act locally. It is effective in treating certain diseases and does not harm the baby.

A pregnant woman can use the following inhalations:

• for the treatment of dry cough - marshmallow, sage, linden blossom, plantain, coltsfoot, thyme in the form of decoctions;
• for wet cough - lingonberry leaf, wild rosemary, eucalyptus, yarrow, succession;
• soda solution - prepared in the classic way, 2 tbsp. l. per liter of water;
• Borjomi mineral water;
• for laryngitis, tracheitis or bronchitis, essential oils - fir, lime, myrtle, eucalyptus, sage, cedar, lavender, pine;
• for a runny nose - diluted garlic or onion juice, essential oils of coniferous plants.

In childhood

Inhalations for children must be carried out strictly according to the rules. Steam procedures are not recommended for children in the first three years of life; in the future they must be organized with all precautions.

You also need to carefully approach the choice of medications, since many drugs are contraindicated up to a certain age or for children in general. This also applies to medicinal herbs. Before using any product, you must carefully read the instructions.

For various diseases accompanied by cough, children are prescribed Ambrobene or Lazolvan for inhalation. It is also effective to use saline solution and mineral water. Among expectorants, children are allowed Pertussin, Mucaltin (the tablet is dissolved in 60 ml of saline solution).

Drugs such as Berodual, Pulmicort, Berotek, Atrovent can be used strictly as prescribed by a doctor. They are used for asthma attacks and bronchial asthma.

For throat pathologies, you can use soda solution and various plant-based formulations (Malavit, Tonsilgon, Rotokan), propolis tinctures, and calendula. For sore throat, onion and garlic juice or a mixture of them helps well - the product should be diluted in 10 parts of water.

In childhood, various medicinal herbs can be used for inhalation:

• Linden blossom;
• pine;
• fir;
• juniper;
• cedar;
• eucalyptus;
• blackcurrant and raspberry leaf;
• birch;
• lavender;
• chamomile.

Infusions and decoctions are prepared in the standard way. Take 1 tbsp per glass of water. l. herbs.

Children can do inhalations with potato broth. It is good to use oat husks instead.

For young children, inhalation with a nebulizer is most effective and safe. It provides for the presence of a mask, so the child will inevitably inhale the medicinal composition. The only negative is that you cannot explain to the baby how to breathe correctly. A child may also be afraid of a mask, but an adult can put on the same device and turn it into a game.

At any age, treatment, including through inhalations, should be prescribed by a doctor. Many diseases manifest themselves in the same way, and only a specialist can make a diagnosis. Self-medication can be not only ineffective, but also dangerous.

Contraindications for inhalation

Not everyone can perform inhalations. There are the following contraindications to this procedure:

• individual intolerance to the prescribed drug;
• increased body temperature (above 37.5 degrees);
• pneumothorax – spontaneous, traumatic;
• pulmonary hemorrhage;
• bullous emphysema;
• Heart arythmy;
• severe heart failure.

The use of steam inhalation (any method) also has additional contraindications:

• weakened immune system;
• tendency to nosebleeds;
• HIV AIDS;
• diseases of the upper respiratory tract of viral etiology;
• blood diseases.

Inhalations are used as the main and auxiliary treatment of various diseases. Such procedures can be carried out at home. It is important to follow the inhalation technique, correctly select medicinal formulations and their dosage. The doctor will prescribe the correct treatment.

Pathologies of the upper respiratory tract are often diagnosed in both adults and children. Inhalation using a nebulizer is recognized as one of the effective methods of therapy. They make breathing easier, accelerate the discharge of sputum during acute respiratory infections/ARVI, relieve coughs, treat fungal infections of the mucous membrane, are a means of preventing attacks of bronchial asthma, and support the immune system.

The advantage of inhalations is that they can be performed at home, especially for young children. To maximize the therapeutic effect, you should know how to use a nebulizer.

Nebulizer: what is it

A nebulizer is an inhalation device based on continuous dispersed spraying of an inhaled pharmacological agent.

The word is derived from the Latin “nebula”, meaning fog, cloud. This is no coincidence. The principle of operation of the device is to disperse the medicine/mineral water into tiny particles (similar to fog or cloud), which easily penetrate deep into the respiratory tract.

For the treatment and prevention of respiratory pathologies, compressor, ultrasonic and membrane nebulizers are used.

Compressor nebulizers can use any pharmacological drugs, including hormones and antibiotics. Inhalations are safe even for infants.

Algorithm for working with a nebulizer

It is important to have information on how to properly inhale and use the device. We offer you a step-by-step algorithm for working with a nebulizer:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
2. Assemble the device according to the instructions. The basic package includes a compressor, a medicine cup, a face mask or mouthpiece, and connecting tubes. Connect the components, not forgetting to check the air filter.
3. Prepare the medicine. It is recommended to use pharmaceutical medicine packaged in disposable nebulas. If you dilute the drug yourself, then take a 0.9% NaCl solution. The substance from the ampoule/vial is diluted with saline solution to a volume of 4 ml using a sterile syringe.
4. Pour the prepared medicinal mixture into a container, attach it (glass) to the glass, putting on top a mask that matches the patient’s size. The use of a mouthpiece is allowed (especially for adult patients).
5. Turn on the device, making sure that the cup with the medicinal substance is in a strictly vertical position.
6. Continue inhalation until steam stops coming out. On average, a session lasts about 10 minutes.
7. Wait until the device cools down completely, wash the components in warm boiled water. Dry the device and put it back in its packaging.

Basic rules for inhalation with a nebulizer are presented in the instructions for use included with the package.

Features of use in children

The main rule for using a nebulizer for children is a preliminary consultation with a local pediatrician. Only a doctor can prescribe a drug, correctly calculating its dosage. Self-medication is unacceptable.

Neonatologists recommend inhalations even for infants. Indications for the procedure are for colds, coughing, runny nose, as well as in the presence of neonatal distress syndrome caused by insufficient surfactant content.

Before the procedure, an older child (6 months or more) may be afraid, since the equipment makes a pronounced noise. Nowadays nebulizers are produced in the form of toys. Before the procedure, provide the opportunity to get acquainted with the device and play, which will save you from subsequent problems. The first few sessions may not go as it should, but over time the child will get used to it, calm down, and breathe correctly. The benefits will be significant.

• tendency to bleeding from the nose or lungs;
• sore throat, accompanied by purulent plaque;
• the presence of pathologies of the cardiovascular system, respiratory organs;
• restlessness, irritability of the child;
• temperature rise to febrile levels.

The use of mineral water or medications based on oil is not allowed.

If during the session the following signs appear: pain in the sternum, suffocation, dizziness or fainting, you should immediately call an ambulance.

Features of use in adults

Experts draw patients’ attention to a number of important nuances that should be taken into account when using a nebulizer:

• Inhalations should be done 1 – 1.5 hours after eating or playing sports;
• It is forbidden to take expectorants or gargle before the session;
• You cannot smoke two hours before the procedure, as well as 2 hours after it;
• remain calm and do not move during inhalation;
• free the neck area from things that make breathing difficult;
• the mask should fit tightly to the face, which promotes deeper penetration of the medicine;
• At the end of the session, you need to gargle with warm water; for children, drink a small amount of liquid (preferably drinking water).

In the absence of a nosepiece, inhalation of medicinal vapor is carried out only through the oral cavity. Adults should breathe correctly: hold their breath for 2-3 seconds, then exhale.

The inhalation session should not exceed 10 minutes. The therapeutic course is usually 8 – 15 sessions.

Nebulizer care rules

If you love to ride, you also love to carry a sled - this well-known saying also applies to the rules for using an inhaler. If you have used the device, then please put it in proper condition.

After each use, the inhaler must be thoroughly washed and disinfected 1-2 times a month. If the device is used by different people, then more often, so that harmful microorganisms do not spread inside the small parts of the device.

The nebulizer cleaning technique involves the following steps:

• wash your hands with soapy water;
• disassemble the inhaler into parts - usually this is a mask/mouthpiece, tube, nebulizer;
• rinse the components thoroughly (for a minute) in warm water (the main unit cannot be washed, just wipe it with a damp cloth);
• Place the washed parts on a dry towel and wait until completely dry;
• Place the dried parts in packaging.

It is recommended to disinfect the device after every third use or after prolonged non-use. To do this, it is enough to boil the nebulizer, that is, subject it to heat treatment. The average sterilization time is 10 minutes. Before boiling, check whether the device can be processed in this way (this is indicated in the instructions).

The inhaler should be stored wrapped in a clean, dry cotton cloth. It is recommended to assemble the device immediately before the procedure.

How and with what to do inhalations

The choice of drug for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system depends on the type of pathology and symptoms.

With a runny nose

Sinupret, Epinephrine and Naphthyzin are used. Rotokan, Zvezdochka and Pinosol are considered more effective.

Dilute the product in saline in the proportion prescribed by the doctor. The event is allowed to be held up to 4 times a day. It is allowed to use a solution of Sodium Chloride in a volume of 4 ml. Before using the device, the nebulizer tube should be treated with Chlorhexidine.

For bronchitis and dry cough

It is recommended to use expectorants (preferably Mucaltin or Lazolvan). The latter must be mixed with saline in equal proportions. For severe coughing and diagnosis of chronic obstructive bronchitis, Berodual is prescribed.

For sinusitis

For this pathology, vasoconstrictor drugs are used. An excellent option is inhalation with Dexane diluted in saline solution. They must be done three times a day.

At a temperature

The use of a nebulizer should be avoided when the body temperature is above 37.5 degrees. However, cases of its use on the recommendation of a doctor cannot be excluded. These include exacerbation of the disease - false croup or bronchospasm, when it is necessary to maintain the effectiveness of the prescribed therapy.

For asthma

To treat asthma, medications that dilate the bronchi are needed. The most common are Salbutamol, Eufillin and Berotec. If necessary, hormonal drugs Hydrocortisone and Prednisolone are prescribed.

How to do inhalation without a nebulizer

Inhalation can be done without using a nebulizer. Any available means will do: a saucepan with boiled potatoes in their jackets and others. You can make your own inhaler. For this you will need a teapot. A funnel is glued together from a dense material and placed in the spout. First, the product is added to the container, and then water. A self-created inhalation kettle works no worse than a factory device.

When performing, you should take into account the temperature regime. The wet procedure is carried out when water is heated to 30 C°, wet-thermal – up to 40 C°, steam – from 45 C° or more.

When treating small children, the procedure should be carried out carefully to prevent burns to the respiratory tract.

A certain time is allotted for the session. For an adult patient, 3 minutes is enough, and for a child, start with one minute, then, if necessary, gradually increase the time.

The mixture should be prepared immediately before the session. To avoid possible burns, keep your face at a distance. The patient should be covered with a towel. The positive effect is achieved after 5-7 days.

A nebulizer is a safe device that effectively relieves respiratory pathologies. They are convenient and easy to use for adults and children. Before you start using the inhaler, you must consult with your doctor, strictly follow his recommendations, and operate the device in accordance with the instructions.

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Inhalation today is called the most effective way to treat respiratory diseases. Compared to pills and syrups, this method has obvious superiority. Firstly, the sprayed medicine comes into contact with almost the entire surface of the mucous membrane, is absorbed faster into the blood and, as a result, gives a better result and a speedy recovery. Secondly, the effect of drugs goes directly to the respiratory tract, bypassing the long route of taking the drug through the stomach. Thirdly, with the help of inhalation, microbes are removed from the respiratory system more quickly, which makes it easier to remove mucus and phlegm.

Nebulizers

In this regard, the nebulizer has received great recognition among doctors and patients. This device converts medications into an aerosol and delivers it into the patient's respiratory tract. Thanks to this device, today inhalation therapy is available not only in physiotherapy rooms of medical institutions - it is easy and convenient to use a nebulizer at home.

Patients of all ages can use inhalation to prevent attacks of bronchial asthma, to facilitate breathing and improve inhalation speed, to speed up the discharge of sputum during acute respiratory diseases.

Along with other types of inhalations, nebulizer inhalation is the safest, most comfortable and modern.

The device provides a continuous supply of medication, and therefore there is no need to take deep breaths. Another of the most important advantages of nebulizers is that they do not use propellants - substances that create pressure to ensure atomization.

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In the treatment of what diseases is the use of a nebulizer effective?

Inhalations are used not only as a means of combating and eliminating the disease, but also as preventive measures to maintain immunity and to treat fungal infections of the mucous membrane. The range of diseases that can be treated using the inhalation method is quite wide; it can be divided into several groups.

• The first group includes diseases that manifest themselves in attacks and require immediate intervention. In case of exacerbation of allergic and asthmatic diseases, inhalation is considered the main method of administering a medication. The drug for inhalation is prescribed by an allergist.
• The second group includes chronic inflammatory pathologies of the respiratory tract: chronic bronchitis, chronic rhinitis and others. The presence of a nebulizer is especially important in families where there are small children who are susceptible to frequent colds. Giving a child inhalation to treat a cough means speeding up the healing process. Since inhalation is a local therapy, the effect of the medicine goes directly to the sites of the disease.
• The third group includes acute respiratory diseases: laryngitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis.
• The fourth group is diseases associated with professional activities. Such dangerous professions include actors, miners, chemists, etc.
• The fifth group is diseases of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular and other systems.

For what cough?Is it recommended to do inhalation?

Let's take a closer look at the question of what kind of cough can be treated with inhalations. Most often, inhalations are used for dry tracheitis cough that occurs against the background of ARVI, which is accompanied by a sore throat and damage to the vocal cords. In this case, inhalation therapy relieves laryngeal swelling.
Wet coughs also respond well to inhalation treatment. When treating a wet cough, it is necessary to liquefy difficult-to-separate sputum and remove it from the bronchi as quickly as possible. For dry and wet cough, doctors often prescribe inhalation with ambrohexal. The drug belongs to the group of mucolytics and mucoregulators and promotes the formation of mucus. Inhalation with fluimucil is used only for viscous sputum to improve expectoration. Ambrobene is also used for inhalation for acute and chronic respiratory diseases with the release of viscous sputum. Ventolin-based inhalations are suitable for the prevention and symptomatic treatment of bronchial asthma, as well as to eliminate asthma attacks. Dioxidin has broad-spectrum disinfectant properties. Typically, inhalations with dioxidine are prescribed for long-term illness after the ineffectiveness of other drugs.
The treatment regimen and composition of the solution are determined only by the doctor.

How to use a nebulizer correctly?

Before inhalation, you must first wash your hands thoroughly with soap to avoid contamination of germs. Then you need to connect all parts of the device, carefully studying the attached instructions. After this, the required amount of medicinal substance (at least 5 ml) is poured into the nebulizer cup. Initially, saline solution is infused, then the required dose of medication. Only sterile needles and syringes should be used for refilling. When everything is ready for the procedure, a mask is put on and inhalation therapy can begin. It is important to be sure of the suitability of the drug, so you need to check the expiration date every time.
Many people are interested in the question: how many minutes does it take to inhale with a nebulizer? The procedure should be carried out until the medicinal solution is completely consumed. In total it takes no more than 10 minutes. The duration of one course should not exceed this time. After finishing, all parts of the nebulizer are washed under hot water without using any improvised means (brushes or pipe cleaners), using a regular soap solution.
The device must be sterilized once a week: this must be done either in a specially designed thermal disinfector, or by boiling for at least 10 minutes (if such a method is allowed in the instructions for your nebulizer), or using disinfectants from the “Dezavid” line. The washed and dried nebulizer is stored in a clean, dry towel or napkin.

Rules for inhalation with a nebulizer

Inhalations will give the desired effect after just a few procedures. However, not everyone knows how to properly inhale using a nebulizer. There are a number of rules that cannot be ignored:

1. You need to start inhalation 1-1.5 hours after eating and performing serious physical activity;
2. during the procedure you should not be distracted by reading or talking;
3. clothing should not restrict the neck area, so as not to impede breathing;
4. Smoking is not recommended during inhalation therapy;
5. for diseases of the nasopharynx, nose or paranasal sinuses, it is recommended to carry out nasal inhalation (it is best to inhale the aerosol through the nose), using a mask or special nozzles;
6. for diseases of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs, the aerosol should be inhaled through the mouth, while breathing evenly. Taking a deep breath, you need to try to hold your breath for 2 seconds and calmly exhale through your nose;
7. before inhalation, you do not need to take medications that improve sputum discharge, or rinse your mouth with antiseptics;
8. After the procedure, you should rinse your mouth with boiled water cooled to room temperature. If a mask was used for inhalation, it is also necessary to rinse the face and eyes;
9. Eating, drinking and talking is prohibited for 15-20 minutes after inhalation;
10. Inhalations with medications should be carried out up to 3 times a day.

When to do inhalationsto kid?

Most often, children are prescribed nebulizer inhalation for obstructive bronchitis. Procedures using medications can only be carried out as prescribed by a doctor and in strict accordance with the pediatrician’s recommendations. The duration of inhalations for children under 5 years of age should be 3 minutes, frequency - 1-2 times a day. You can treat a child with inhalation for any type of cough.

When should the inhalation method not be used?

Despite the effectiveness of inhalations, there are a number of contraindications for inhalation treatment. The method cannot be used if the patient has:

• tendency to nose and lung bleeding;
• purulent sore throat;
• diseases of the cardiovascular system (heart failure, myocardial infarction, hypertension, stroke);
• pathologies of the respiratory system.

Thus, each specific case is individual. Before inhalation, it is better to consult with your doctor to identify contraindications.

For inhalation with a nebulizer, pharmaceuticals produce special medicinal solutions for various purposes. Some are used to thin sputum, others as antibiotics and antiseptics, an allergist in Minsk prescribes them as antiallergic, and so on. All drugs and their dosage are determined exclusively by the doctor, who monitors the effectiveness of their effects during treatment.
It is prohibited to use oils in nebulizers, as they increase the risk of developing allergies (the pediatric allergist should warn you before starting treatment) and the occurrence of so-called “oil pneumonia.” For oil inhalation, a special steam inhaler is used.
Suspensions and syrups cannot be used in most devices - their use can lead to damage to the device. Self-prepared decoctions and infusions of herbs must be filtered with special care so that no suspended particles remain in the solution.