Pharmacy solutions for nebulizer. Cough inhalation solution: review of the best drugs and reviews of them

Nebulizer inhalations effectively help get rid of colds. You can prepare a solution for them yourself using pharmaceutical preparations. They are also sold ready-made. There are patterns of use and contraindications for both specific medications and inhalations in general. For example, you should not inhale solutions at high temperatures, allergies or a tendency to bronchospasms.

Inhalation with a nebulizer

Almost every cold is accompanied by nasal congestion, sore throat and cough. An inhaler will help get rid of these symptoms.

A nebulizer is an advanced, special type of inhaler capable of spraying a medicinal substance into a misty cloud.

The smallest particles of the sprayed drug easily enter the human body, penetrating into places where mucus accumulates and to inflamed areas. Therefore, a nebulizer is used to get rid of various kinds of diseases, which are most often associated with respiratory problems or an allergic reaction.

The control force of the nebulizer is the use of compressed air or ultrasound. The most popular of them can be divided into several types depending on the principle of the device:

Simple or convection nebulizer. It releases a cloud of aerosol mist without interruption, leading to the loss of some of the drug.
A nebulizer equipped with an inhalation control button and continuously dispensing the active substance. Such devices are not recommended for use by small children, infirm and sick people.
Breath activated device. Such nebulizers have a specialized valve for incoming air during inhalation. Because of this, a significant dose of the drug is released during inhalation, while the loss of the active mixture is virtually impossible.

Special solutions for inhalation are prepared for the nebulizer. This is a necessary condition for the mixture formed into fog to penetrate into all parts of the respiratory system and envelop the mucous membrane. The concentration of the drug should be determined by a doctor to exclude the possibility of overdose.

Cautions

You should not use products based on various oils, use some medications in an ultrasonic nebulizer (for example, corticosteroids), and the choice of water as a solvent is not recommended. The ideal basis is considered to be sterile saline solution.

Homemade medications should not be used. For example, a decoction of medicinal herbs or tablets crushed into powder. Firstly, this is not effective, and secondly, this can break the nebulizer, since the smallest particles of the medicine will clog the passage. Oil solutions are also not recommended, since they cover the entire inside of the nebulizer. They cannot be washed and disable the device. Moreover, even the smallest part of the oil can enter the bronchi and cause bronchospasm.

For inhalation, tincture from a medicinal plant and homeopathic pharmaceutical preparations are best suited. They do not contain suspended matter, so they do not clog the device. Ready-to-use medications are also sold; they are designed specifically for nebulizers.

If a small child is being treated with inhalation, then parents should not put him at risk and use medications unless absolutely necessary. It is better to use simple alkaline mineral water, for example Borjomi. It is also useful to simply breathe saline solution.

Cough solutions

To treat a cough, several drugs are usually used in a sequential order. Each of the medications is designed to eliminate specific causes. The procedures are carried out in a certain sequence:

Inhalation of a drug with a bronchodilator effect. This medication is able to expand the bronchi, soften and moisturize their surface, facilitate breathing, relieve a suffocating cough and simplify the next procedure. Effective for dry cough.
Inhalation of a drug that has a mucolytic effect. This drug helps sputum thin out and come out easier, helps cleanse the bronchi of unnecessary mucus.
Inhalation of an anti-inflammatory substance. When the phlegm is removed, it is necessary to reduce inflammation, which is the function of this procedure.

If the doctor prescribed inhalations in a sequential order, then the interval between procedures should be 10-15 minutes. During this time, it is necessary to monitor the patient’s well-being.

The most popular inhalation agents for cough treatment are:

Each of the drugs has its own contraindications for use and side effects, as well as age restrictions.

Nebulizer

For the youngest or people with allergic reactions, procedures using an alkaline solution are recommended. This includes soda or mineral waters. They do a good job of softening the respiratory tract, causing dilation of the bronchi, and facilitate the process of coughing, and do not cause side effects or allergic reactions.

When using a nebulizer, you cannot use a high temperature of the carrier, as with steam inhalation. The average temperature should not exceed 20 degrees; saline solution is used slightly warmer than room temperature. This is done so that the mucous membranes do not get burned, and the active drug does not decompose under the influence of high temperatures.

If the patient has a high temperature, allergies or hypersensitivity to the drug, has bronchial asthma or a tendency to bronchospasm, inhalation is prohibited. Traditionally, 8-10 drops of the medicinal substance are added to the nebulizer container with saline solution, or the medicine is added in a set proportion to the saline solution. The dosage determination is influenced by the health status and age of the patient.

For throat diseases

Sore throat, problems swallowing, soreness and dryness are symptoms of a severely inflamed throat or signs of a serious illness - tonsillitis, or sore throat.

For simple throat irritation or catarrhal condition without affected tonsils, ordinary inhalations using soda, Borjomi mineral water or furatsilin will come to the rescue. These drugs quickly eliminate the inflammatory process and relieve swelling of the mucous membranes, prevent the development of repeated damage by microorganisms and do not allow the disease to progress, infecting the bronchi, lungs or nasopharynx. If a sore throat is diagnosed, then the inhalation solution should be completely different.

In this case, it is recommended to use the homeopathic remedy Tonzilgon N. This medicine contains a list of active substances obtained from chamomile, dandelion and marshmallow roots, oak bark and walnut leaves. It is suitable for both children and adults.

Proportions for diluting Tonsilgon N:

for children under one year of age - in a ratio of 1:3 with saline;
children from one year to 7 years old - in a ratio of 1:2;
for adults - in a 1:1 ratio.

After the first inhalation, the condition sometimes worsens - a cough may appear, but this is normal. Subsequent procedures will allow you to quickly and effectively get rid of a sore throat.

A number of medicines are used for treatment: malavit, tincture of calendula, eucalyptus and propolis. The use of Rotocan, Chlorophyllipt, Bioparox, Tobramycin, Interferon, Miramistin, Fluomycil, Acetylcysteine, Gentamicin and Dexmethasone is recommended. Many of these medications must be prescribed by a doctor. Self-medication can cause great harm to health.

Solutions for a runny nose

For a runny nose, an inhalation solution can be used to relieve the symptoms of the disease, and agents that affect its cause, that is, the inflammatory process of the nasopharyngeal mucosa.

Inhalation has many advantages:

With its help, the mucous membrane quickly softens and the feeling of dryness and irritation decreases, and the symptoms of a runny nose are alleviated.
The mucus becomes more liquid and is easier to separate, freeing up the nasal passages.
The nose is freed from dry crusts that interfere with breathing and irritate the mucous membranes.

The homeopathic remedy Sinupret helps well. It includes various herbal preparations that have a complex effect - they relieve swelling of the mucous membranes during sinusitis, have an anti-inflammatory effect and remove liquefied mucus from the nose. If you inhale this remedy, a runny nose goes away in a short time.

Inhalation of Interferon solution helps to cope with a runny nose caused by influenza and other acute respiratory viral infections. The procedure is much more effective than using conventional nasal drops.

The drug Derinat is also used for the same purpose:

It is used for the prevention and treatment of various respiratory diseases and flu associated with damage to the upper respiratory tract, runny nose and inflammation in the nasopharynx.
For inhalation, a 1:1 dilution with sodium chloride is used (2 ml of Derinat per 2 ml of saline solution).
It is recommended to do inhalations twice a day.

If severe swelling develops with a runny nose, making breathing extremely difficult, you can perform a single inhalation with a device containing Naphthyzin. The proportion of solution preparation depends on the initial concentration of the product: 0.05% is diluted with saline in a ratio of 1:5, and 0.1% is diluted in a ratio of 1:10. Use 3 ml of the resulting solution for one inhalation. If the swelling does not go away, you can repeat the procedure twice a day at the recommended dose.

For sinusitis

When a runny nose drags on and a secondary infection occurs, a serious and difficult-to-treat disease occurs - sinusitis, or inflammation of the maxillary (paranasal) sinuses. It is accompanied by severe pain, nasal congestion with swelling and copious purulent discharge.

If the pathology is neglected, serious complications may arise due to infection entering the respiratory tract. Against the background of sinusitis, any disease can manifest itself, including bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis and pharyngitis, the most dangerous and severe complication is pneumonia, or pneumonia.

To treat sinusitis, it is necessary to use different drugs:

It is necessary to soften the nasal mucosa, clear mucus from the sinuses and use anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents.
To soften the mucous membranes, a soda solution for inhalation is suitable. When using mineral water, the blood vessels dilate, which will thin the nasal mucus and ensure its easy release from the nose, creating access for the medicine to the maxillary sinuses.
Then you need to use vasoconstrictor drops. They will remove swelling and open the nasal passage. Subsequent medications will be able to penetrate deeper and function actively.
It is recommended to use combination drugs that include not only a vasoconstrictor, but also several medications. For example, Polydex. It contains a vasoconstrictor - Dexamethasone, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, and two types of antibiotics. Rinofluimucil has similar benefits. It has a vasoconstrictor effect, is endowed with a secretolytic effect and is capable of restoring damaged mucous membranes.
To eliminate the infection, a number of antibiotics that have a local effect are used - Bioparox and Isofra.

If you consistently inhale the airways with such medications, swelling, inflammation and pus are eliminated in a short time.

RULES FOR INHALATION:

1. Inhalations should be taken no earlier than 1-1.5 hours after meals, and you should not be distracted by conversation. After inhalation, it is not recommended to talk, eat, or go outside for 1 hour (in cool weather).

2. For diseases of the upper respiratory tract (nose, paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx), inhalation and exhalation must be done through the nose using a mask. Breathe calmly, without tension.

3. For diseases of the middle respiratory tract (throat, larynx), inhalation and exhalation should be done through the mouth using a mask. You should breathe calmly as usual

4. For diseases of the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, it is recommended to inhale the aerosol through the mouth using a mouthpiece. Breathe deeply and evenly.

5. Most solutions for inhalation are prepared using saline 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) as a solvent and humectant. The original drug is diluted with saline in certain proportions.

6. The prepared solution should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day. Be sure to warm to room temperature before use.

7. When prescribing several drugs simultaneously, the order should be observed. A bronchodilator is inhaled first, after 15-20 minutes - an agent that thins and removes sputum, then, after the sputum has passed, an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory agent.

8. The course of treatment depends on the complexity of the disease and the drug used (from 5 to 10 days)

9. Although nebulizer therapy does not apply to thermal physiotherapeutic procedures, it is nevertheless not recommended to perform inhalations at elevated body temperatures

10. It is prohibited to use oil preparations in nebulizers. Various oils are used to treat diseases only of the upper respiratory tract, for which exposure to coarse particles is sufficient, therefore steam inhalers are used for inhalation of oils. The nebulizer produces fine particles. When using oil solutions, fine particles of oil enter the lungs, and this significantly increases the risk of developing so-called oil pneumonia. Also, the use of essential oils in nebulizers increases the risk of allergies due to the high concentration of active substances in the lungs.

11. Most nebulizers do not allow the use of self-prepared decoctions and infusions of herbs, since they have a suspension that is much larger than aerosol particles and the nebulizer cannot miss them, which in turn can lead to damage to the device. For the same reason, suspensions and syrups are not used in nebulizers (with the exception of special suspensions for inhalation). Although there are nebulizers that can work with herbal decoctions.

12. Medicines such as Eufillin, Papaverine, Diphenhydramine and the like cannot be used in nebulizers, since they do not have “points of application” on the mucous membrane.

13. DO NOT FORGET TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR!

1. Drugs that dilate the bronchi (Bronchodilators)

Berodual, active ingredient: fenoterol and ipratropium bromide (solution for inhalation) - Prevention and treatment of suffocation in chronic obstructive respiratory diseases. The most effective of bronchodilators, has the least side effects.

Adults and children over 12 years old - 2 ml (40 drops) of the drug per 1 inhalation, up to 4 times a day

Children from 6 to 12 years old - 1 ml (20 drops) of the drug per 1 inhalation, up to 4 times a day

Children under 6 years old - 0.5 ml (10 drops) of the drug per 1 inhalation, up to 3 times a day

To prepare an inhalation solution, add 3 ml of saline solution to the recommended dose of the drug.
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Berotek, active ingredient: fenoterol (0.1% solution for inhalation) -

To relieve an attack of bronchial asthma:

Adults and children over 12 years old - 0.5 ml (0.5 mg - 10 drops), in severe cases - 1 ml (1 mg - 20 drops)

Children 6-12 years old (body weight 22-36 kg) - 0.25-0.5 ml (0.25-0.5 mg - 5-10 drops), in severe cases - 1 ml (1 mg - 20 drops )

Prevention and symptomatic treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:

Adults and children over 6 years old - 0.5 ml (0.5 mg - 10 drops) per 1 inhalation, up to 4 times a day

Children under 6 years old (body weight less than 22 kg) - 0.25-1 ml (0.25-1 mg - 5-20 drops), up to 3 times a day

The recommended dose is diluted with saline immediately before use to a volume of 3-4 ml. The interval between inhalations should not be less than 4 hours.
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Salgim, Ventolin Nebula, active ingredient: salbutamol (0.1% solution for inhalation) - Relief of asthma attacks, prevention and symptomatic treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The effect is significantly inferior to Berotek

Adults and children - 2.5 ml (2.5 mg) per 1 inhalation, up to 4 times a day with an interval between inhalations of at least 6 hours

Intended for use undiluted
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Atrovent, active ingredient: ipratropium bromide (0.025% solution for inhalation) - Relief of asthma attacks, prevention and symptomatic treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The effect is somewhat inferior to Berotek and salbutamol preparations, but the main advantage is the safety of use

Adults and children over 12 years old - 0.5 mg (40 drops) per 1 inhalation, 3-4 times a day

Children 6-12 years old - 0.25 mg (20 drops) per 1 inhalation, 3-4 times a day

Children under 6 years old - 0.1-0.25 mg (8-20 drops) per 1 inhalation, 3-4 times a day (under medical supervision).

2. Drugs that thin sputum (Mucolytics) and remove phlegm (Secretolytics, expectorants)

Fluimucil, ACC Inject, active ingredient: acetylcysteine (10% solution for injection) - Impairment of sputum discharge from the lower respiratory tract, facilitation of mucous secretion in the upper respiratory tract

Adults and children over 12 years old - 3 ml of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Children from 6 to 12 years old - 2 ml of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Children from 2 to 6 years old - 1-2 ml of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Course of treatment - no more than 10 days

Acetylcysteine preparations should not be used simultaneously with antibiotics, because they reduce the absorption of antibiotics. In cases where simultaneous administration of acetylcysteine and an antibiotic is required, either another form of the drug is used: “Fluimucil-antibiotic”, or other mucolytic drugs compatible with antibiotics are used (for example, based on ambroxol). It should be noted that the use of acetylcysteine preparations reduces the toxic effect of paracetamol on the liver.
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Lazolvan, Abmbrobene, active ingredient: ambroxol (solution for inhalation and oral administration) - Acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract with the release of viscous sputum

Adults and children over 6 years old - 2-3 ml of solution per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Children from 2 to 6 years old - 2 ml of solution per 1 inhalation 1-2 times a day

Children under 2 years old - 1 ml of solution per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

To prepare an inhalation solution, the recommended dose of the drug should be diluted with saline in a ratio of 1:1

Course of treatment - no more than 5 days

Drugs based on amboxol should not be used simultaneously with antitussive drugs (for example: codeine, libexin, falimint, broncholitin, pectussin, sinekod, etc.). The use of ambroxol preparations promotes good absorption of antibiotics.
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Narzan, Borjomi(weakly alkaline mineral waters) - Moisturizing the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract

For 1 inhalation use 3-4 ml of mineral water, 2-4 times a day.

Before inhalation, mineral water should be left to degas.
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Sinupret, homeopathic herbal medicine (drops based on plant extracts: gentian root, sorrel, primrose, elderberry, verbena) - Restores the protective properties and reduces swelling of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract in acute and chronic sinusitis. Promotes the outflow of exudate from the paranasal sinuses

For adults and children over 16 years old - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of the drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children from 2 to 6 years old - in a ratio of 1:3 (3 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

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Gedelix, herbal medicine (drops based on ivy extract) - Diseases of the upper respiratory tract and bronchi with difficult to separate sputum, cough (including dry)

To prepare an inhalation solution, the drug must first be diluted in saline solution:

For adults and children over 10 years old - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children under 10 years old - in a ratio of 1:2 (per 1 ml of the drug 2 ml of saline solution)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Cough syrup herbal medicine (powder (for children and adults) for preparing a solution based on plant extracts: anise, licorice root, marshmallow root, thermopsis) - Respiratory tract diseases accompanied by cough, especially with difficult sputum discharge

To prepare an inhalation solution, the contents of 1 package should be dissolved in 15 ml of saline until completely dissolved without sediment.

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Mukaltin, herbal medicine (tablets based on marshmallow root extract) - Expectorant for diseases of the respiratory tract and lungs

To prepare an inhalation solution, dissolve 1 tablet in 80 ml of saline until completely dissolved without sediment.

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Pertussin, herbal medicine (solution based on plant extract: thyme, thyme) - Expectorant for tracheitis, bronchitis, whooping cough

To prepare an inhalation solution, the drug must first be diluted in saline solution:

For adults and children over 12 years old - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children under 12 years of age - in a ratio of 1:2 (2 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.

3. Anti-inflammatory drugs

Rotokan, herbal medicine (alcohol infusion of plant extracts: calendula, chamomile, yarrow) - Acute inflammatory diseases of the upper and middle respiratory tract

For 1 inhalation, use 4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Propolis, herbal medicine (tincture) - Inflammatory processes, pain and injuries of the upper and middle respiratory tract

The solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting the drug in saline in a ratio of 1:20 (1 ml of the drug per 20 ml of saline)

Contraindications - allergies to bee products
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Eucalyptus, herbal medicine (alcohol tincture) - Inflammatory diseases of the upper and middle respiratory tract

A solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting 10-15 drops of the drug in 200 ml of saline solution

For 1 inhalation use 3 ml of the resulting solution, 3-4 times a day

Contraindications - bronchial asthma, bronchospasm (suffocation)
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Malavit, dietary supplement (alcohol tincture based on minerals and plant extracts) - Acute inflammatory diseases and pain of the upper and middle respiratory tract

The solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting the drug in saline solution in a ratio of 1:30 (1 ml of the drug per 30 ml of saline solution)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Tonsilgon N, homeopathic herbal medicine (drops based on plant extracts: marshmallow root, walnut leaves, horsetail, chamomile, yarrow, oak bark, dandelion) - Acute and chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis)

To prepare an inhalation solution, the drug must first be diluted in saline solution:

For adults and children over 7 years old - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of the drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children from 1 to 7 years old - in a ratio of 1:2 (2 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For children under 1 year - in a ratio of 1:3 (3 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Calendula, herbal medicine (alcohol infusion of calendula extract) - Acute inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract

The solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting the drug in saline in a ratio of 1:40 (1 ml of the drug per 40 ml of saline)

For 1 inhalation use 4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day

4. Anti-inflammatory hormonal drugs (Glucocorticosteroids) and antiallergic drugs (Antihistamines)

Pulmicort, active ingredient: budesonide (suspension for inhalation, available in “child” (0.25 mg/ml) and “adult” (0.5 mg/ml) dosages) - Acute inflammatory diseases of the lower respiratory tract (bronchial asthma, chronic disease lungs) requiring treatment with hormonal drugs. Has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects.

Adults/elderly and children over 12 years of age - 1 mg per 1 inhalation, 1-3 times a day

Children from 6 months. and up to 12 years - 0.25 mg per 1 inhalation, 1-3 times a day

This drug is not used in ultrasonic nebulizers. If a single dose of the drug is less than 2 ml, then saline solution should be added to increase the volume of the inhaled solution to 2 ml. In other cases, the drug is inhaled in its pure form (without dilution in saline).

Daily dose of the drug:

0.25 mg/ml - 1 ml 0.25 mg/ml

0.5 mg/ml - 2 ml 0.25 mg/ml

0.75 mg/ml - 3 ml 0.25 mg/ml

1 mg/ml - 4 ml of 0.25 ml/mg or 2 ml of 0.5 mg/ml

1.5 mg/ml - 3 ml 0.5 mg/ml

2 mg/ml - 4 ml 0.5 mg/ml
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Dexamethasone,(0.4% solution for injection, 4 mg/ml) - Acute inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract requiring treatment with hormonal drugs

For 1 inhalation, use 0.5 ml (2 mg) of the drug, up to 4 times a day.

The course of treatment is no more than 7 days

To prepare an inhalation solution, 3 ml of saline solution should be added to the recommended dose of the drug.

You can also pre-dilute ampoules with the drug in saline solution in a ratio of 1:6 (6 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of the drug) and inhale 3-4 ml of the resulting solution per 1 inhalation.
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Cromohexal, active ingredient: cromoglycic acid (inhalation solution, 20 mg / 2 ml) - Has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic effects.

For adults and children over 2 years of age, inhale the contents of 1 bottle (without dilution with saline) 4 times a day, if possible, at equal time intervals.

5. Antimicrobial and antibacterial drugs (Antibiotics and Antiseptics)

Fluimucil antibiotic, active ingredient: acetylcysteine and thiamphenicol (powder for injection and inhalation complete with solvent) - The need for simultaneous administration of an antibiotic and a drug that dilutes and removes sputum and mucus from the lower and upper respiratory tract

To prepare the drug, add 5 ml of solvent (1 ampoule) to the bottle with the powder. The resulting preparation should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day, before use it should be warmed to room temperature.

Adults and children over 12 years old - ½ bottle (250 mg) for 1 inhalation 1-2 times a day

Children under 12 years old - ¼ bottle (125 mg) for 1 inhalation 1-2 times a day

To prepare an inhalation solution, add 2 ml of saline solution to the recommended dose of the drug.
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Furacilin, active ingredient: nitrofural (0.024% aqueous solution, 1:5000) - Has disinfectant properties. Treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, prevention of infection penetration into deeper parts of the bronchial tree

For inhalation, use a ready-made solution of furatsilin (in its pure form, without dilution in saline) 4 ml per 1 inhalation 2 times a day. This solution must be ordered from the production department of the pharmacy.

You can prepare the solution yourself by dissolving 1 tablet of furatsilin in 100 ml of saline until completely dissolved without sediment. Inhale 4 ml of the resulting solution 2 times a day.
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Dioxidin,(0.5% or 1% solution for injection) - Has broad-spectrum disinfectant properties.

To prepare an inhalation solution, the drug should be diluted with saline in a ratio of 1:4 for a 1% drug or in a ratio of 1:2 for a 0.5% drug.

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 2 times a day.
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Chlorophyllipt, herbal medicine (1% alcohol infusion based on chlorophyll from eucalyptus leaves) - Staphylococcal respiratory tract infection

The solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting the drug in saline solution in a ratio of 1:10 (1 ml of the drug per 10 ml of saline solution)

For 1 inhalation, use 3 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.

The product stains very strongly and cannot be washed off!
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Gentamicin,(4% gentamicin sulfate injection, 40 mg/ml) - Respiratory tract infections

Adults and children over 12 years old - 0.5 ml (20 mg) of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Children from 2 to 12 years old - 0.25 ml (10 mg) of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

To prepare an inhalation solution, 3 ml of saline solution should be added to the recommended dose of the drug. You can also pre-dilute ampoules with the drug in saline solution:

For adults and children over 12 years old - in a ratio of 1:6 (6 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of the drug) and inhale 3-4 ml of the resulting solution per 1 inhalation.

For children from 2 to 12 years old - in a ratio of 1:12 (12 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of the drug) and inhale 3 ml of the resulting solution per 1 inhalation.
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Miramistin, (0.01% solution)- Broad-spectrum antiseptic. Treatment of respiratory tract infections, including those accompanied by purulent discharge

For inhalation, adults and children over 12 years of age use a ready-made 0.01% solution of Miramistin (in its pure form, without dilution in saline), 4 ml per 1 inhalation 3 times a day.

For children under 12 years of age, to prepare an inhalation solution, the drug should be diluted with saline solution in a ratio of 1:2 (2 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of the drug) and inhaled 3-4 ml per 1 inhalation 3 times a day.

6. Immunomodulators

Interferon,(powder for preparing nasal drops) - Prevention and treatment of influenza, as well as other acute respiratory viral infections.

To prepare the drug, open the ampoule with the powder, pour boiled or distilled water at room temperature into it to the 2 ml mark, and shake gently.

For 1 inhalation, use 2 ml of the resulting solution, 2 times a day.

To prepare an inhalation solution, add 1 ml of saline solution to the recommended dose of the drug.
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Derinat, active ingredient: sodium disoribonucleate (0.25% solution for external use) - Prevention and treatment of influenza, ARVI and other viral infections of the upper respiratory tract and their complications

For 1 inhalation use 2 ml of the drug, 2 times a day.

To prepare an inhalation solution, add 2 ml of saline solution to the recommended dose of the drug.

7. Vasoconstrictor (decongestant) drugs

Adrenaline (Epinephrine), active ingredient: epinephrine (0.1% solution of adrenaline hydrochloride for external use or injection) - Bronchospasm(attack of suffocation), allergic swelling of the larynx, swelling of the larynx with laryngitis, laryngotracheitis and croup

Adults and children over 2 years old - 0.5 ml of the drug once, repeat the procedure if necessary

Children under 2 years old - 0.25 ml of the drug once, repeat the procedure if necessary

To prepare an inhalation solution, add 3 ml of saline solution to the recommended dose of the drug.

You can also pre-dilute the drug in saline solution:

For adults and children over 2 years old - in a ratio of 1:6 (6 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of the drug) and inhale 3 ml of the resulting solution per 1 inhalation.

For children under 2 years old - in a ratio of 1:12 (12 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of the drug) and inhale 3 ml of the resulting solution per 1 inhalation.

Use with caution, increases heart rate! Do not use without consulting a doctor!
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Naphthyzin, active ingredient: naphazoline (nasal drops, 0.05% and 0.1% solution) - Allergic stenosis (edema) of the larynx, stenosis (edema) of the larynx with laryngitis, laryngotracheitis and croup

To prepare an inhalation solution, the 0.05% drug should be diluted with saline in a ratio of 1:5 (for 1 ml of the drug, 5 ml of saline) or the 0.1% drug should be diluted in a ratio of 1:10 (for 1 ml of the drug, 10 ml saline solution).

To relieve swelling, inhale 3 ml of the resulting solution once, and repeat the procedure if necessary.

8. Antitussives

Lidocaine,(2% solution of lidocaine hydrochloride) - Obsessive dry cough. Local anesthetic effect

Adults and children over 12 years old - 2 ml of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Children from 2 to 12 years old - 1 ml of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

To prepare an inhalation solution, add 2 ml of saline solution to the recommended dose of the drug.

Use with caution, there are very serious contraindications! Do not use without consulting a doctor!
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Tussamag, herbal medicine (drops based on thyme extract) - Diseases of the upper respiratory tract accompanied by a non-productive cough

To prepare an inhalation solution, the drug must first be diluted in saline solution:

For adults and children over 17 years old - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children from 6 to 16 years old - in a ratio of 1:2 (2 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For children from 1 to 5 years old - in a ratio of 1:3 (3 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.

Antiseptic fees

Infusions of St. John's wort and eucalyptus have a pronounced antiseptic effect (for acute respiratory and colds):
1. Eucalyptus leaves 10 g.
Chamomile flowers 12 g.

2. Eucalyptus leaves 6 g.
Calendula flowers 10g.
St. John's wort herbs 10 g.
Pour 250 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain; 10 ml per inhalation.

3.Infusion of eucalyptus leaves 10.0:200 ml
Aqueous solution of honey 3-5% 100 ml

4. Raspberry leaves 10 g.
Coltsfoot herbs 10 g.
Linden flowers 10 g.
20 g of collection pour 200 ml. boiling water, leave for 1 hour. 10 ml. decoction for inhalation.

5.Ledum leaves 10 g.
Oregano herbs 20 g.
Herbs coltsfoot 20 g.
20 g of the collection pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour. 10 ml. for 1 inhalation.

6. Decoction of tripartite string 10g: 200 ml of water
Herbal infusion St. John's wort 15g: 200 ml water
Oregano flower infusion 15g: 200 ml water
Mix 10 ml for 1 inhalation.

Antiseptic solutions

Kalanchoe juice or aloe juice mixed with a 5-10% solution of natural honey has good antiseptic properties.
To prevent exacerbations of the infectious-inflammatory process during periods of ARVI epidemics, a safe, useful and effective remedy is the inhalation of phytoncides - “natural antibiotics” prepared by nature itself. The most readily available for treatment are phytoncides of onion, garlic, and eucalyptus. Freshly prepared onion or garlic juice, diluted 20-40 times with water, is an excellent remedy for the treatment and prevention of any infection.

1.Onion and garlic juice
Contains phytoncides and has an antimicrobial effect.
For one inhalation, dissolve 3 drops of freshly prepared onion or garlic juice in 5 ml of saline solution or boiled water.

2. Kalanchoe juice
Has antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects.
For inhalation, prepare a 30% solution - dilute 1 ml of juice in 5 ml of isotonic sodium solution or boiled water.

3. Natural flower honey
Natural flower honey contains vitamins, folic and pantothenic acid, enzymes and minerals, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. For inhalation, prepare a fresh honey solution daily, dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of honey in boiled water (100 ml).
For an aerosol, use 5 ml of solution.
Inhalations are carried out 2 times daily.

4.Furacilin solution
A solution of furatsilin has disinfecting properties; inhalations with this solution prevent inflammation from penetrating into the deeper parts of the bronchial tree and help get rid of catarrhal phenomena of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. For inhalation, use a ready-made 0.024% solution of furatsilin, 4-5 ml per inhalation, 2 times a day.

5.Rotokan
It is an extract from plants that have anti-inflammatory properties and are traditionally used in herbal medicine - chamomile, calendula and yarrow. Indicated for the treatment of acute inflammatory diseases of the upper and middle respiratory tract. A solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting 1/2 teaspoon of rotokan in 100 ml of physiological sodium chloride solution. Therapeutic dose: 3-4 ml 2-3 times a day. In cases of obsessive dry cough, lidocaine inhalation through an inhaler can be used as a symptomatic remedy.

Expectorant fees

When coughing with viscous sputum that is difficult to separate, inhalation of the following preparations is recommended:
1. Coltsfoot leaves 15 g.
Mullein flowers scepter-shaped 15 g.
Elder flowers 15 g.

2. Primrose leaves 20 g.
Thermopsis herbs 0.6 g.
Pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain; 10 ml per inhalation.

3. Large plantain leaves 10g.
Coltsfoot leaves 10 g.
Ledum leaves 10 g.
Pour 300 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour; strain; 10 ml per inhalation.

4. Pine buds 25 g.
Chamomile flowers 25 g.
Pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain; 10 ml per inhalation.

5. Licorice 10 g.
Sage 10 g.
Chamomile 5 g.
Tripartite sequence 5 g.
Eucalyptus leaf 10 g.
Calendula flowers 10 g.
Pour 10 g of the mixture into 200 ml. boiling water, brew in a thermos for 2-3 hours. 10 ml. for inhalation, duration 5-7 minutes.

Antifungal fees

The following collections of medicinal plants have a moderate antifungal effect:
1.Lingonberry leaves
St. John's wort herbs, 15 g each.
Pour 300 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain; 10 ml per inhalation.

2.Decoction of birch leaves and stems 10:200 ml
Infusion of bird cherry flowers 15:200 ml.
Mix; 10 ml per inhalation.

Astringent and anti-inflammatory preparations

Astringent and anti-inflammatory mixtures of medicinal plants contribute to more complete cleansing of the respiratory tract, elimination of unpleasant odors and regeneration of the mucous membrane in most chronic diseases.
1.Oak bark decoction 20:200 ml
Infusion of sage leaves
Infusion of St. John's wort herb
Infusion of calendula flowers
Chamomile flower infusion
15:200 ml each
Mix; 10 ml per inhalation.

2. Chamomile flowers 20 g.
Black currant leaves 20 g.
Sequence herbs 8 g.
Pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour,
strain; 10 ml per inhalation.

3.Infusion of blackberry leaves and stems 20:200 ml
Infusion of coltsfoot leaves 15:100 ml
Oak bark decoction 10:100 ml
Mix; 10 ml per inhalation.

4.Infusion of peppermint herb
Yarrow herb infusion
10:200 ml each
Viburnum bark decoction 15:200 ml
Mix; 10 ml per inhalation.

5. Yarrow herbs 10 g.
Large plantain leaves 10 g.
Sandy immortelle flowers 10 g.
Pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain; 10 ml per inhalation.

With atrophic processes in the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract The following are recommended:

Medicinal herbal remedies:
1. Eucalyptus leaves 10 g.
Peppermint leaves 15 g.
Calendula officinalis flowers 15 g.
Chamomile flowers 15 g.
Rhizomes of meadow geranium 15 g.
20 g of the collection, pour 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, 10 ml of decoction for 1 inhalation.

2. Infusion of plantain leaves 5g: 200 ml. water
Infusion of St. John's wort herb 10 g: 200 ml water
Infusion of eucalyptus leaves 5g: 200 ml water
Mix the infusions, use 10 ml of the infusion mixture for 1 inhalation.

Aqueous solutions

1. Natural grape juice
Grape juice contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals, the course of treatment is 10-15 procedures.

2.Isotonic sodium chloride solution
An isotonic solution of sodium chloride moisturizes the mucous membrane throughout its entire length from the oropharynx to the small bronchi and reduces catarrhal symptoms. For one procedure, you need to take 5 ml of solution 1-2 times a day.

3.Aqueous solution of propolis
An aqueous solution of propolis has an immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effect. Dilute 1 drop of solution in 5 ml of physiological solution of sodium chloride (NaCl 0.9%) or furatsilin. Carry out 1-2 inhalations per day.

Oil solutions

For atrophic processes, it is advisable to use vegetable oil (preferably olive) dilute 1-2 drops of oil in 5 ml. physiological sodium chloride solution (NaCl) 1-2 inhalations per day.

Sometimes, in an effort to get rid of it faster or with the help of medications, we completely forget that there are other equally effective treatment methods. For example, such a procedure will in some cases help faster than any cough medicine or nasal drops.

In addition, many doctors themselves recommend to their patients when , , , as well as when using inhalation to treat and alleviate the symptoms of these diseases at home. It is worth noting that there are several types on sale now inhalers , including ultrasonic nebulizers new generation, which are easy to use and effective.

What is inhalation?

Literally translated from Latin, the name of this procedure sounds like “I inhale.” In principle, this one word contains the whole meaning. inhalation , which is a method of introducing medicine into the human body, based on inhalation of medical vapors.

The main advantage of this procedure can be considered the speed of delivery of drugs into the respiratory tract, which contributes to the onset of a rapid therapeutic effect. In addition, when inhaled, the risk of developing allergic reactions is reduced, since medications reach their target without digestive system person.

It is interesting that inhalation is not only artificial, i.e. one in which specialized devices (inhalers) are used, but also natural.

In times before inhalers, people went to seaside resorts or spent more time in the forest to saturate their bodies with beneficial compounds present in the air.

The advantage of this method of treatment is that during inhalation the absorption time of drugs is significantly reduced. As a result, the patient feels relief faster, since the local effect from using the inhaler occurs almost instantly.

Indications for inhalation are:

ARVI , complicated by conditions such as, pharyngitis or rhinitis , as well as complications in the form and rhinosinusitis ;
pneumonia ;
exacerbation of chronic forms tonsillitis, sinusitis And rhinitis ;
exacerbation of chronic or acute phase of this disease;
bronchiectasis ;
fungal infection lower and upper respiratory tract;
cystic fibrosis .

In addition, inhalations are used in the prevention of postoperative complications, as well as in the treatment of patients during the respiratory stage of the disease.

Among the main contraindications for this procedure are:

heart failure ;
pulmonary hemorrhage ;
individual intolerance solutions for inhalation;
pneumothorax (spontaneous, traumatic );
bullous pulmonary emphysema .

It is worth noting that in some cases it is extremely undesirable to use inhalation as a treatment method, since it can greatly aggravate the patient’s condition. We are talking, for example, about , front or , as well as otitis in children.

Often with pneumonia Doctors do not recommend using inhalers. In addition, it is not recommended to use this method at elevated body temperatures.

There are several types of procedure:

wet inhalation, in which the temperature of the drug in the form of a solution is maintained constantly at 30 C;
steam inhalation;
thermal-moist inhalation, in which the temperature of the medicine cannot be higher than 40C.

It is important to remember that infants can only have wet inhalation and only with the permission of the attending pediatrician. The steam procedure is dangerous for children, since there is a high probability of burns to the upper respiratory tract.

From the age of one year, warm-moist inhalations can be used to treat a child, but also only after preliminary medical consultation. In principle, any movement of parents aimed at treating children must be agreed upon with a specialist.

Inhalation, as a medicine for cough and runny nose, helps:

improve blood circulation in the mucous membranes of the larynx and sinuses;
liquefy the secretion that forms in the pharynx, larynx, and nasal passages during illness;
removing secretions from the nasal sinuses, which ultimately helps to significantly alleviate the patient’s condition, as nasal congestion goes away;
moisturize inflamed mucous membranes of the nose and throat.

In addition, when using medicinal solutions for inhalation, this procedure has expectorant , antibacterial , bronchodilator , decongestant , and anti-inflammatory effect . At the moment, there are two main methods of inhalation.

The first one is well known to many people, since it does not require any specialized devices. We think every second person has done steam inhalation at least once using a container of hot water or over a pan of freshly boiled potatoes.

The second method requires special devices - inhaler or nebulizer . A little later we will discuss whether a nebulizer or an inhaler is better, as well as what types of these devices you can buy and how to use them correctly.

Now let's talk about what inhalation solutions for runny nose and cough can be used at home? How to make the solution yourself and how to use it when you have a cough or runny nose? It is important to emphasize that before using any medicine, including inhalation mixtures, you should consult your doctor.

In addition, you should strictly follow the instructions for using the mixture for inhalation. This is actually very important, since any medicine can both cure and harm if used incorrectly.

At runny nose and nasal congestion, as well as sinusitis

with eucalyptus, for the procedure an alcohol tincture of the leaves of the plant is used;
with saline;
with alcohol tincture of propolis;
with alcohol tincture;
with 0.024% aqueous solution;
with alcohol tincture;
with a homeopathic remedy;
with or with 0.4% solution for injection Dexamethasone .

It is worth noting that inhalations with Dexamethasone for children, as well as with Pulmicort, are permissible only in cases of real need; these drugs are classified as glucocorticoids and they contain hormonal compounds.

From cough And sore throat , and also when asthma And bronchitis Inhalations will be effective:

With mucolytics (drugs that thin mucus and help remove it from the lungs, according to Wikipedia), for example, , , , , ;
with bronchodilators, which include anticholinergics (Troventol , Truvent , ), adrenomimetics (Terbutaline , , , , ), methylxanthines ( , Retafil , Durophyllin , Euphylong , ), combined bronchodilator ;
with combined bronchodilators And expectorants drugs, for example, or;
With antibiotics (Fluimucil );
with antitussives ( , 2% solution);
with anti-inflammatory drugs ( ).

Perhaps the simplest and most affordable solution that you can prepare yourself at home and use for a runny nose and cough is saline solution . For inhalation, you can use a ready-made saline solution purchased at a pharmacy. sodium chloride , the price of which is very affordable in comparison with other medications used for this procedure.

Or you can prepare the medicine yourself, since the composition of the saline solution actually consists of two main components - water and salt. Surprisingly at first glance, sea salt, and later table salt, has been used in medicine for thousands of years.

Saline is an indispensable medical product that is used for therapy, for example, as a dropper in case of dehydration or as a blood replacement in emergency cases, because it is the mixture of salt and distilled water that is close in composition to blood plasma.

In addition, saline solution is considered an effective antimicrobial agent; it is also used to dilute medications to the desired concentration and use it to rinse contact lenses.

What’s noteworthy is that when you have a runny nose, you can not only breathe saline solution through an inhaler, but also use it to rinse your sinuses.

There are several options for the composition of saline solution (more precisely, the proportions of water and salt), each of which is best suited for a particular purpose. However, according to doctors, when performing nasal inhalations at home, you can use any version of the composition of the drug.

Although it is still advisable to use a 0.9% solution for this procedure sodium chloride . As we said above, saline solution is ideal for rinsing the nose when runny nose at home, it is used for inhalation for sore throat , at pharyngitis , at obstructive bronchitis , at tracheitis And laryngotracheitis , as well as in inflammatory processes in the lungs and bronchi in the acute and chronic stages.

Saline solution can be used either alone or in combination with other drugs. For example, inhalations with saline and , , , , , , , and other mucolytic drugs will help to liquefy the mucous secretion in the respiratory tract, as well as its rapid separation and elimination from the body.

Which will ultimately make breathing easier, reduce the intensity of coughing and stop the inflammatory process. When coughing, you can mix these with saline: expectorants , decongestants And antiseptics natural origin such as honey, tincture of calendula and propolis, decoctions of chamomile, licorice root or St. John's wort, essential oils of lemon balm, eucalyptus, mint and others.

If you are suffering from a runny nose and nasal congestion, then to the saline solution for inhalation you can add sea buckthorn oil, Kalanchoe or aloe juice (if there is no allergy), tea tree oil, eucalyptus or geranium, propolis tincture, as well as medications such as , , , And .

Can have a similar effect to saline solution Rizosin , Aqua-Rinosol , , , as well as alkaline or still mineral water, such as Borjomi.

Inhalation with saline solution for children

Saline solution for inhalation for children can be used, since this product contains components that are safe for children - salt and water. However, do not forget about the prescribed dosages for children. In addition, it is important to understand that the effect of saline solution depends on the type of inhaler.

With steam inhalation, the drug can only affect the upper respiratory tract, but using a nebulizer can also treat lower parts of the respiratory system. It is better to ask your pediatrician about how to carry out the procedure and how many times a day you can do it, as well as how much saline solution to pour into the child’s inhaler.

After all, only a specialist can prescribe competent treatment depending on the type of disease. Inhalations with saline solution are not prohibited even for infants, but one must remember that the temperature of the solution for children under three years of age should not be more than 30 C, from three to four years - no more than 40 C, for a child aged four years and older - 52 S.

It is believed that saline solution for cough inhalation for children can be used up to twice a day when performing the procedure on a child under two years of age; up to three times a day if your child is between two and six years old and up to four times if your child is over six years old. Moreover, the duration of inhalation in the first two cases should not exceed a maximum of three minutes, and from the age of six, a child can breathe saline solution for up to ten minutes.

Inhalation with soda

Soda solution - This is another type of widely available and truly effective mixtures for inhalation. It is noteworthy that its use has a direct effect on the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx. The steam warms and moisturizes the mucous membranes, and also kills harmful microbes that cause disease.

Soda diluted in water (sometimes sea or table salt is also added) will give a positive result if a person has wet or dry cough , bronchitis , runny nose, and laryngitis .

Baking soda has a mucolytic effect, which helps to liquefy secretions and remove them from the respiratory tract.

After just a few inhalations with soda, a person will notice a positive effect; it will actually become easier for him to breathe, because the medicinal solution improves bronchial patency and helps reduce the intensity of the cough.

Solution for inhalation with Ambrobene It is considered one of the most effective remedies, which has a minimum of contraindications and a maximum of beneficial properties. This affordable mucolytic agent can be used either alone or in combination with other medications, for example, saline solution .

Ambobene will be an indispensable tool for tonsillitis , bronchitis , as well as with strong runny nose or cough at cold . Included in the drug ambroxol hydrochloride helps remove mucus from the respiratory tract, thus relieving cough. This drug is recommended for inhalation, since this method of use reduces the risk of side effects.

The drug bypasses the digestive system and is immediately “transported” to the bronchi using an inhaler. Medicinal effect from Ambrobene will be noticeable after just one procedure. The attending physician will help you choose the correct dosage of the drug; without prior consultation with whom you should not inhale in order to avoid side effects such as vomiting, excessive salivation, an allergic reaction in the form of a rash and difficulty breathing, and nausea.

In addition, Ambrobene has the following contraindications:

components included in the medicine;

Which inhaler is better?

We talked about what to do inhalations with and discussed the most popular solutions for the procedure. Now let's talk about what inhalers are and how to choose the most suitable device for inhalation. And also: how to make an inhaler at home if you don’t have a special device at hand.

Inhaler is a specialized device that is designed to introduce drugs into the human body using a procedure such as inhalation. The following types of devices are distinguished:

a steam inhaler is a device for performing steam inhalations, in which the therapeutic effect is achieved by evaporating the drug and inhaling it with steam;
a compressor inhaler is a device equipped with a compressor that forms an aerosol cloud from a medicinal solution;
an ultrasonic inhaler or nebulizer is a device that can also spray a medicinal solution for inhalation in the form of an aerosol, but not due to the built-in compressor, but using a special ultrasonic emitter;
a saline inhaler is a device that, when exposed to it, delivers particles of a saline solution based on sea salt into the lower and upper respiratory tract of a person;
A mesh inhaler is an electronic mesh device that forms an aerosol cloud of a medical product by passing it through a vibrating membrane.

Steam inhalers

These are the simplest and most widespread devices for inhalation. It is noteworthy that this particular type of device can be easily replaced at home with a container of hot water and obtain a similar therapeutic effect.

What is also important is that steam models are much cheaper than other types of inhalers, and they are also easy to use. As they say, even a child can handle them.

It is also important to emphasize that for inhalation using a steam inhaler, you do not need to buy special medications at the pharmacy, as, for example, for a nebulizer. For the procedure, you can use various decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs, of course, if you are not allergic to them.

Another important advantage of this variety is that steam inhalation warms up the nasal sinuses. However, this device has a number of disadvantages, for example, a steam inhaler is not always suitable for children.

Parents often ask the question of whether it is possible to give inhalations to children with fever. So, elevated body temperature is a contraindication to the use of a steam inhaler; you should also not use the device if you have vascular diseases.

Another important negative point can be considered the impossibility of using many specialized medicinal solutions during steam inhalation, without which it is impossible to do in the treatment of a number of serious diseases of the body’s respiratory system. The operating principle of a steam inhaler is very simple.

As we said above, it can be replaced using a container of hot water, into which a medicinal solution is added and the steam is inhaled, covering the head with a towel. So, the solution for inhalation is poured into the main compartment of the steam inhaler. The mixture is heated to a certain temperature, evaporates, the steam rises through the tube and the person inhales it through the mouth.

The simplest models of inhaler do not require regulation of the temperature of the solution, which excludes the possibility of their use for treating young children. However, in more advanced models, you can select the heating temperature of the mixture for inhalation, and such steam cough inhalers for children are acceptable for use.

Reviews of people who have already tried certain models of the device will help answer the question of which inhaler is better. Perhaps the most popular is the Romashka steam inhaler, which is produced by the Berdsk Electromechanical Plant (RF). We think that this device is familiar to many from early childhood.

Currently, you can purchase a steam inhaler Romashka-3. This device, already in its third generation, has become an indispensable assistant for many, and not only in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract. The steam inhaler is also suitable for use in home cosmetology.

In accordance with the instructions for use, this steam device can be used:

for the treatment of colds by inhalation using decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs;
for improving the skin of the face and neck;
for aromatherapy;
to humidify indoor air.

The following inhalation solutions are suitable for the steam inhaler:

saline (a mixture of table or sea salt and water);
soda (a mixture of soda and water, you can add salt);
saline;
decoctions of medicinal herbs based on pharmaceutical preparations of calendula, chamomile, sage, licorice, plantain and others;
essential oils.

It is important to emphasize that it is advisable to inquire from a pediatrician about which children's inhaler is best. Not all types of steam inhalers are suitable for children. As we mentioned above, for each age it is worth selecting the appropriate type of inhalation (steam, wet, thermal-moist) and, accordingly, a device for this procedure.

Let's talk about how much the inhaler costs. The price will depend on the manufacturer, as well as on the functionality of the device. For example, a steam inhaler WN -18 “Miracle Steam” from B. Well (Great Britain) will cost an average of 3,000 rubles, and the domestic “Romashka” is half that price.

Inhalation with a nebulizer

Nebulizer is a specialized device for inhalation, based on the use of a dispersed ultra-small spray of highly active medicinal substances, which enter the patient’s respiratory tract through a mouthpiece (breathing tube) or mask. This type of inhaler is considered more progressive and effective.

It's all about the principle of operation of the device. Since the device forms an aerosol cloud of medicine for inhalation with a nebulizer, its vapors penetrate into all parts of the respiratory system, which makes it possible to treat a wide range of diseases using the procedure. In addition, medications for the nebulizer are quickly absorbed and hit the target, i.e. into the upper or lower respiratory tract, without “getting lost” along the way in the nasal cavity.

Which nebulizer is better?

Before answering the question, it is worth understanding what types of devices there are, as well as what their strengths and weaknesses are. So, the following types of nebulizers are distinguished:

Convection devices are the most common type of device, during the operation of which an aerosol cloud is continuously formed. Medicines enter the human body when inhaled, and when exhaled, the aerosol enters the external environment. As a result, about 70% of the generated drug vapors are lost.
Venturi nebulizers are devices that are activated by inhalation, i.e. The aerosol is constantly being formed, just as with a convection nebulizer, but it is released only when a person inhales. The main advantage of this type can be considered a reduction in the loss of vapors of the medicinal solution for inhalation inhaled by the patient, which helps to increase the effectiveness of therapy using a neulizer and reduce the operating time of the device.
Nebulizers synchronized with breathing are dosimetric devices that form an aerosol cloud only during inhalation, which makes it possible to significantly save the medicinal solution for inhalation.
Jet or compressor devices are devices that convert liquid medications into a fine cloud of aerosols using oxygen or air. Such devices consist of a compressor, which acts as a generator of an aerosol cloud and a sprayer. The compressor type of inhalers differs from other devices not only in technical characteristics (the presence of a compressor that produces an aerosol cloud from a medicinal solution for inhalation), but also in the features of application. Many people wonder what medications can be used with a compressor inhaler. After all, for a steam device, in principle, no specialized medical means for inhalation are provided. In the case of a compressor apparatus, everything is much simpler. There are simply no restrictions for this versatile inhaler. This means that, using it for inhalation, you can safely use it like traditional herbal teas , saline or soda solution , and medicines that have mucolytic , bronchodilators , antitussives , anti-inflammatory And antiseptic properties. It is important to emphasize that in the case of correctly selected medications, it is compressor inhalers that bronchial asthma , at tracheitis , at tuberculosis , at chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Further COPD ) and for many other respiratory diseases can provide a stable and rapid therapeutic effect. This type of inhaler is safe for children of any age. True, not all compressor inhalers are suitable for the use of oil-based drugs and essential oils. It's all about the design features of the devices. However, there are universal devices that are “not afraid” of medicines of any composition.
Ultrasonic nebulizers are devices that use ultrasound, namely the energy of high-frequency vibrations of piezocrystals, to convert an inhalation mixture into vapor. In comparison with a compressor device, an ultrasonic device benefits from silent operation, portability, as well as the constancy and uniformity of aerosol cloud particles. However, these models have a number of significant drawbacks. For example, during operation of an ultrasonic nebulizer, the chemical structure of the drug used for inhalation may be destroyed due to an increase in temperature. As a result, therapy with such a modified medical product may be ineffective. It is also important to note that not all nebulizer solutions are suitable for use in an ultrasound device, for example, viscous oil medications or suspensions.

So, it is advisable to draw a conclusion about which nebulizer is better based on the reviews of people who have tried various types of devices, and taking into account the above information about the technical characteristics, as well as the main disadvantages and advantages of the devices.

You need to think about which compression, ultrasonic or conventional convection nebulizer is better, and also choose such a device for home use, taking into account its average price and manufacturer. How much does a nebulizer cost?

The price of the device depends on its type, as well as the country of manufacture. On average, a nebulizer with a standard set of functions will cost 2500-3000 rubles; there are also more budget models for 1500-2000 rubles, produced by less well-known companies. The cost of specialized or children's models in the form of animals, for example, can start from 3500-4000 rubles.

Inhalation solutions for nebulizer

Before using any device, including nebulizer , you should carefully read the instructions for its use. To carry out inhalation correctly, you need to not only know how to use the device, but also what medications can be poured into the nebulizer in order to obtain the expected therapeutic effect.

Let's talk in more detail about which medications are suitable for use as solutions for inhalers and nebulizers for coughs and other respiratory tract diseases. Let's answer the question about how to breathe with a runny nose through a nebulizer.

Medicines for inhalation for cough and runny nose

As we have repeatedly repeated above, inhalations for rhinitis effectively help both relieve the unpleasant symptoms of the disease and cure the very cause of the disease. Experts believe that using an inhaler with special solutions for a runny nose solves several important problems.

The device moisturizes the mucous membranes of the nose, makes the secretion less abundant and viscous, which helps remove it from the body, eliminates itching in the nasal passages, reduces swelling and softens crusts, which often interfere with small children's ability to sleep and eat peacefully.

There are enough recipes for nebulizer inhalation for a runny nose, for which both medications and traditional medicine are used.

Perhaps the most common recipe for a runny nose for children and adults is inhalation with mineral water, saline, salt or soda.

Mineral water or saline solution is the same weak alkaline or saline solution (sodium chloride), but only already prepared in the right proportion, suitable for inhalation.

A soda solution, to which sea salt is often added, also works great for a runny nose. They can be used to rinse the sinuses or be used through a nebulizer. It is worth noting that in modern pharmacies there is a ready-made solution for inhalation of sodium bicarbonate or “Soda-buffer”, the dosage of soda in which is adjusted to the milligram.

However, this solution must also be diluted with saline, otherwise the medicine cannot be used in a nebulizer. To enhance the therapeutic effect, medicinal herbs (chamomile, sage, eucalyptus leaves, plantain, bay leaf, mint, St. John's wort) and essential oils are added to the soda solution. Inhalations with chamomile or eucalyptus oil help not only with a runny nose, but also with other respiratory diseases.

For a runny nose, you can use immunostimulating drugs containing. For example, it is well suited for inhalation with a nebulizer. Antibacterial and antiseptic drugs ( Fluimucil , , , , ) will be effective when runny nose and at sinusitis .

You can also use the following in a nebulizer: anti-inflammatory drugs How or Malavit. As indicated in the instructions for use of Rotokan and Malavit, the composition of the medicines includes mainly herbal components, for example, calendula extract, chamomile, yarrow, Siberian cedar resin, oak bark and others.

Therefore, these drugs can only be used if a person does not have allergies. In addition, when runny nose Inhalations with propolis (tincture) and eucalyptus (extract), which also have anti-inflammatory properties, will effectively help.

Some hormonal medications, e.g. , or Cromhexal , it is also permissible to use it in a nebulizer when rhinitis .

We talked about what inhalations to do when you have a runny nose, now we’ll figure out how to breathe through a nebulizer when you have a runny nose. dry cough , at sore throat or when bronchitis . Let's start with the fact that when rhinitis, cough or sore throat weakly alkaline and saline solutions are effective, which are easy to prepare and accessible to most.

In order to prepare such a mixture for inhalation, you need to have water (preferably distilled), sea or table salt or baking soda on hand. Ready-made analogues of the above-described products can be considered saline solution or mineral water. For inhalation, you can use ready-made breast mixtures sold in pharmacies.

However, you need to be extremely careful with them, as with other herbal medicines. You should not resort to infusions or decoctions of medicinal herbs if a person has allergies. With a strong suffocating cough, inhalations with Lazolvan , the dosage of which will be helped by your attending physician, for dry cough - Beroduali , , , which relate to drugs that dilate the bronchi.

If the cough is dry and barking, then inhalation in a nebulizer with , , , , as well as with . Propolis and calendula effectively stop the inflammatory process that accompanies a dry cough. For a wet cough, use a nebulizer, , , Furacilin .

In addition, inhalations with, as well as with slightly alkaline and saline solutions will be effective.

Inhalation at laryngitis should be done an hour or two after eating. For half an hour after the procedure, it is better to refrain from talking, and you should not smoke, drink or eat. At laryngitis During inhalation, you should inhale through your mouth and exhale, on the contrary, through your nose.

If several medications are prescribed, they should be used in the following sequence:

first - bronchodilators ;
after 15 minutes - expectorants ;
in custody - anti-inflammatory or antiseptic drugs.

Inhalations for bronchitis

- This is one of the common diseases in which the inflammatory process affects the bronchi. Typically, the cause of this disease is bacterial or viral infection . Antiviral drugs are also used in the treatment of bronchitis.

In addition, it is effective in bronchitis and an inhaler. There are several forms of the disease - acute, chronic and obstructive bronchitis.

Depending on the type of disease, the doctor prescribes certain medications. Inhalations for bronchitis at home can be done only after consultation with a specialist.

The following medications are usually prescribed for the procedure:

Miramistin , Dioxidine And Chlorhexidine – A antiseptic agents designed to combat the viral nature of the disease;
Ambroxol , Lazolvan, Ambrobene – mucolytics, which help remove and thin sputum;
Derinat - immunomodulator;
, extracts of tea tree, fir, sage, calendula, eucalyptus oil - natural anti-inflammatory agents;
Tobramycin , Gentamicin , , ACC – antibiotics that kill harmful bacteria;
Ventolin , Berotek or Berodual – bronchodilators, drugs that dilate the bronchi;
Xylometazoline , Naphthyzin , Oxymetazoline (nasal drops) – vasoconstrictors are used for pronounced swelling of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract;
hormonal agents.

Effective medicines for inhalation for bronchitis In children, only a pediatrician can prescribe it. However, we cannot ignore such safe methods of treating bronchitis at home as inhalation with saline, saline, soda and weakly alkaline solutions.

Procedures with the above mentioned remedies will help moisturize the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, which will reduce pain. In addition, they effectively liquefy and remove mucus.

Inhalations for pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is a disease that affects the lymphoid tissue and mucous membranes of the pharynx. The cause of the disease can be either inhalation of polluted or too cold air, or the pathogenic effect of harmful microorganisms on the body. Depending on the causative agent of the disease, the doctor selects drugs for treatment pharyngitis .

Antibiotics for pharyngitis in adults or children, it is prescribed if the development of the disease is provoked by bacteria of staphylococcus, streptococcus or pneumococcus. Antiviral drugs and immunomodulatory agents are effective if pharyngitis occurs against the background flu or other types ARVI .

To treat the disease, not only medication is used. At pharyngitis Rinsing and inhalation are effective. At home, you can use simple devices for steam inhalation (containers with inhalation solution and hot water) or specialized devices.

Solutions for inhalation for pharyngitis:

soda or saline solution;
saline;
infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs (calendula, St. John's wort, chamomile);
essential oils and extracts (sage, oak bark, eucalyptus, pine, mint, juniper);
herbal preparations (, Malavit , Tonsilgon );
antiseptic drugs ( Fluimucil , Miramistin , Dioxidine ).

Inhalation is the oldest method of treating the respiratory tract. The treatment method is widely used both in hospitals and at home. Hot steam from a kettle and pan has been replaced by ultrasonic and compressor devices. Nebulizers convert the medicine into fine aerosols that can penetrate into the deepest parts of the respiratory system. You just need to choose the right treatment.

What inhalation solutions are used for coughs, runny nose and bronchitis? Are all devices suitable for their use? ? Let's look into these issues.

Inhalation methods for rhinitis are more effective than traditional nasal drops. Moisturizers are used to treat nasal congestion or crusts. But they must be charged into steam inhalers:

More often used pharmaceutical saline solution. At home, it is prepared from table salt - dissolve 1 tsp in 1 liter of water. salt.
For children before bedtime, add to the inhalation solution 3–5 drops or mint. They help you breathe freely throughout the night by moistening your nasal passages.
Alkaline solutions– or Narzan.

Pharmacy medicines for inhalation for a runny nose through a nebulizer

Before inhalation, consult your doctor about what medications to use and whether the procedure is necessary in this situation.

Folk remedies for a runny nose

For a runny nose, use folk remedies:

In the absence of allergies, it is used for inhalation for the common cold. propolis tincture– 1 ml of pharmaceutical preparation is diluted in 20 ml of saline solution. 3 ml of the prepared composition is placed into the nebulizer chamber with a syringe. 3 procedures are done daily.
Alcohol tincture of calendula diluted with saline solution in a ratio of 1:40. For the nebulizer, use 3 ml of the prepared composition.

Important! It is not recommended to use folk remedies in children and sensitive people - herbal preparations can cause an allergic reaction. You cannot use homemade decoctions of flowers and herbs in the nebulizer. They clog the holes in the mesh membrane and can damage the device.

Solutions are used for coughs

When treating cough caused by pharyngitis, laryngitis, compressor nebulizers with an aerosol dispersion of up to 5 microns are best suited. Mesh nebulizers are used in the treatment of diseases of the bronchopulmonary system. The fine aerosols produced by it penetrate into the lowest sections - the pulmonary alveoli. Mesh nebulizers are used for bronchitis, allergic conditions, pneumonia, and bronchial asthma.

Mucolytic agents

Cough inhalation solutions are used to liquefy and remove mucus from the bronchi. The most commonly used drugs from the group of mucolytic drugs:

The pharmacy chain offers a large selection of mucolytic drugs. But you can’t select it without a doctor’s prescription.

Bronchodilators

With obstructive pulmonary diseases or established bronchial asthma with asthma attacks, people will not do without an inhaler. To relieve attacks, the nebulizer is charged with the following drugs:

Berotek And Salbutamol approved for use in children from 4 years of age, and Berodual- from 6 years old.

Types of nebulizers

Pharmacies have a large selection of inhalation devices. Devices in this line break down medicinal substances into a fine suspension. The smallest particles of aerosols ranging in size from 5 to 8 microns (micrometers) penetrate into the most terminal parts of the respiratory organ - the pulmonary alveoli. The devices differ in size and operating principle:

When inhaled, the medicine goes directly to the lesion. Thanks to local action, the risk of side effects is minimized.

Rules during the procedure

All models have operating features, but the rules of inhalation are the same for all devices:

during the session they sit on a chair in a relaxed position;
It is not recommended to take the first breath deeply to avoid spasm;
the solution is poured into the device’s container and then turned on with the button;
While you are undergoing the procedure, you cannot talk;
procedures are performed 1–1.5 hours after eating and physical activity;
for diseases of the trachea, bronchi and lungs, the patient breathes through the mouth through a mask;
After finishing the procedure, it is not recommended to talk, drink, eat or smoke for an hour. You should also talk less;
after the session, rest for 15 minutes;
It is not recommended to leave the room earlier than half an hour after the procedure. The contrast between the air temperature in the lungs and the portion received from the outside will provoke a cold.

Inhalations are beneficial if you follow the rules during the session.

RULES FOR INHALATION:

2. For diseases of the upper respiratory tract (nose, paranasal sinuses and nasopharynx), inhalation and exhalation must be done through the nose using a mask. Breathe calmly, without tension.

3. For diseases of the middle respiratory tract (throat, larynx), inhalation and exhalation should be done through the mouth using a mask. You should breathe calmly as usual

4. For diseases of the trachea, bronchi, and lungs, it is recommended to inhale the aerosol through the mouth using a mouthpiece. Breathe deeply and evenly.

5. Most solutions for inhalation are prepared using saline 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) as a solvent and humectant. The original drug is diluted with saline in certain proportions.

6. The prepared solution should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day. Be sure to warm to room temperature before use.

7. When prescribing several drugs simultaneously, the order should be observed. A bronchodilator is inhaled first, after 15-20 minutes a sputum thinner and remover is inhaled, then, after the sputum is discharged, an antibiotic or anti-inflammatory drug is inhaled.

8. The course of treatment depends on the complexity of the disease and the drug used (from 5 to 10 days)

9. Although nebulizer therapy does not apply to thermal physiotherapeutic procedures, it is nevertheless not recommended to perform inhalations at elevated body temperatures

12. Medicines such as Eufillin, Papaverine, Diphenhydramine and the like cannot be used in nebulizers, since they do not have “points of application” on the mucous membrane.

13. DO NOT FORGET TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

1. Drugs that dilate the bronchi (Bronchodilators)

Berodual, active ingredient: fenoterol and ipratropium bromide (solution for inhalation) – Prevention and treatment of suffocation in chronic obstructive respiratory diseases. The most effective of bronchodilators, has the least side effects.

Adults and children over 12 years old – 2 ml (40 drops) of the drug per 1 inhalation, up to 4 times a day

Children from 6 to 12 years old – 1 ml (20 drops) of the drug per 1 inhalation, up to 4 times a day

Children under 6 years old – 0.5 ml (10 drops) of the drug per 1 inhalation, up to 3 times a day

To prepare an inhalation solution, add 3 ml of saline solution to the recommended dose of the drug.
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Berotec, active ingredient: fenoterol (0.1% solution for inhalation) –

To relieve an attack of bronchial asthma:

Adults and children over 12 years old – 0.5 ml (0.5 mg – 10 drops), in severe cases – 1 ml (1 mg – 20 drops)

Children 6–12 years old (body weight 22–36 kg) – 0.25-0.5 ml (0.25-0.5 mg – 5-10 drops), in severe cases – 1 ml (1 mg – 20 drops) )

Prevention and symptomatic treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:

Adults and children over 6 years old – 0.5 ml (0.5 mg – 10 drops) per 1 inhalation, up to 4 times a day

Children under 6 years old (body weight less than 22 kg) – 0.25-1 ml (0.25-1 mg – 5-20 drops), up to 3 times a day

The recommended dose is diluted with saline immediately before use to a volume of 3–4 ml. The interval between inhalations should not be less than 4 hours.
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Salgim, Ventolin Nebula, active ingredient: salbutamol (0.1% solution for inhalation) – Relief of asthma attacks, prevention and symptomatic treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The effect is significantly inferior to Berotek

Adults and children – 2.5 ml (2.5 mg) per 1 inhalation, up to 4 times a day with an interval between inhalations of at least 6 hours

Intended for use undiluted
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Atrovent, active ingredient: ipratropium bromide (0.025% solution for inhalation) – Relief of asthma attacks, prevention and symptomatic treatment of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The effect is somewhat inferior to Berotek and salbutamol preparations, but the main advantage is the safety of use

Adults and children over 12 years old – 0.5 mg (40 drops) per 1 inhalation, 3–4 times a day

Children 6–12 years old – 0.25 mg (20 drops) per 1 inhalation, 3–4 times a day

Children under 6 years of age – 0.1–0.25 mg (8-20 drops) per 1 inhalation, 3–4 times a day (under medical supervision).

2. Drugs that thin sputum (Mucolytics) and remove phlegm (Secretolytics, expectorants)

Fluimucil, ACC Inject, active ingredient: acetylcysteine (10% solution for injection) – Impairment of sputum discharge from the lower respiratory tract, facilitation of mucous secretion in the upper respiratory tract

Adults and children over 12 years old – 3 ml of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Children from 6 to 12 years old – 2 ml of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Children from 2 to 6 years old – 1-2 ml of the drug per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Course of treatment – no more than 10 days

Acetylcysteine preparations should not be used simultaneously with antibiotics, because they reduce the absorption of antibiotics. In cases where simultaneous administration of acetylcysteine and an antibiotic is required, either another form of the drug is used: “Fluimucil-antibiotic”, or other mucolytic drugs compatible with antibiotics are used (for example, based on ambroxol). It should be noted that the use of acetylcysteine preparations reduces the toxic effect of paracetamol on the liver.
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Lazolvan, Abmrobene, active ingredient: ambroxol (solution for inhalation and oral administration) – Acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract with the release of viscous sputum

Adults and children over 6 years old – 2-3 ml of solution per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

Children from 2 to 6 years old – 2 ml of solution per 1 inhalation 1-2 times a day

Children under 2 years old – 1 ml of solution per 1 inhalation, 1-2 times a day

To prepare an inhalation solution, the recommended dose of the drug should be diluted with saline in a ratio of 1:1

Course of treatment – no more than 5 days

Drugs based on amboxol should not be used simultaneously with antitussive drugs (for example: codeine, libexin, falimint, broncholitin, pectussin, sinekod, etc.). The use of ambroxol preparations promotes good absorption of antibiotics.
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Narzan, Borjomi (weakly alkaline mineral waters) – Moisturizing the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract

For 1 inhalation use 3-4 ml of mineral water, 2-4 times a day.

Before inhalation, mineral water should be left to degas.
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Sinupret, homeopathic herbal medicine (drops based on plant extracts: gentian root (gentian), sorrel, primrose, elderberry, verbena) – Restores the protective properties and reduces swelling of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract in acute and chronic sinusitis. Promotes the outflow of exudate from the paranasal sinuses

For adults and children over 16 years of age - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children from 6 to 16 years old - in a ratio of 1:2 (2 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For children from 2 to 6 years old - in a ratio of 1:3 (3 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

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Gedelix, herbal medicine (drops based on ivy extract) – Diseases of the upper respiratory tract and bronchi with difficult to separate sputum, cough (including dry)

To prepare an inhalation solution, the drug must first be diluted in saline solution:

For adults and children over 10 years old - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of the drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children under 10 years old - in a ratio of 1:2 (2 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Cough mixture, herbal medicine (powder (for children and adults) for preparing a solution based on plant extracts: anise, licorice root, marshmallow root, thermopsis) – Respiratory tract diseases accompanied by cough, especially with difficulty in sputum discharge

To prepare an inhalation solution, the contents of 1 package should be dissolved in 15 ml of saline until completely dissolved without sediment.

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Mucaltin, herbal medicine (tablets based on marshmallow root extract) – Expectorant for diseases of the respiratory tract and lungs

To prepare an inhalation solution, dissolve 1 tablet in 80 ml of saline until completely dissolved without sediment.

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Pertussin, herbal medicine (solution based on plant extract: thyme, thyme) – Expectorant for tracheitis, bronchitis, whooping cough

To prepare an inhalation solution, the drug must first be diluted in saline solution:

For adults and children over 12 years old - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children under 12 years of age - in a ratio of 1:2 (2 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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3. Anti-inflammatory drugs

Rotocan, herbal medicine (alcohol infusion of plant extracts: calendula, chamomile, yarrow) – Acute inflammatory diseases of the upper and middle respiratory tract

For 1 inhalation, use 4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Propolis, herbal medicine (tincture) – Inflammatory processes, pain and injuries of the upper and middle respiratory tract

The solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting the drug in saline in a ratio of 1:20 (1 ml of the drug per 20 ml of saline)

For 1 inhalation, use 3 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.

Contraindications – allergies to bee products
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Eucalyptus, herbal medicine (alcohol tincture) – Inflammatory diseases of the upper and middle respiratory tract

A solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting 10-15 drops of the drug in 200 ml of saline solution

For 1 inhalation use 3 ml of the resulting solution, 3-4 times a day

Contraindications – bronchial asthma, bronchospasm (suffocation)
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Malavit, dietary supplement (alcohol tincture based on minerals and plant extracts) – Acute inflammatory diseases and pain of the upper and middle respiratory tract

The solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting the drug in saline solution in a ratio of 1:30 (1 ml of the drug per 30 ml of saline solution)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Tonsilgon N, homeopathic herbal medicine (drops based on plant extracts: marshmallow root, walnut leaves, horsetail, chamomile, yarrow, oak bark, dandelion) – Acute and chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis)

To prepare an inhalation solution, the drug must first be diluted in saline solution:

For adults and children over 7 years old - in a ratio of 1:1 (per 1 ml of the drug 1 ml of saline solution)

For children from 1 to 7 years old - in a ratio of 1:2 (2 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For children under 1 year - in a ratio of 1:3 (3 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of drug)

For 1 inhalation, use 3-4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day.
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Calendula, herbal medicine (alcohol infusion of calendula extract) – Acute inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract

The solution for inhalation is prepared by diluting the drug in saline in a ratio of 1:40 (1 ml of the drug per 40 ml of saline)

For 1 inhalation use 4 ml of the resulting solution, 3 times a day

4. Anti-inflammatory hormonal drugs (Glucocorticosteroids) and antiallergic drugs (Antihistamines)

Pulmicort, active ingredient: budesonide (suspension for inhalation, available in “child” (0.25 mg/ml) and “adult” (0.5 mg/ml) dosages) – Acute inflammatory diseases of the lower respiratory tract (bronchial asthma, chronic lung disease) requiring treatment with hormonal drugs. Has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects.

Adults/elderly and children over 12 years of age – 1 mg per 1 inhalation, 1-3 times a day

Children from 6 months. and up to 12 years – 0.25 mg per 1 inhalation, 1-3 times a day

Daily dose of the drug:

0.25 mg/ml – 1 ml 0.25 mg/ml

0.5 mg/ml – 2 ml 0.25 mg/ml

0.75 mg/ml – 3 ml 0.25 mg/ml

1 mg/ml – 4 ml of 0.25 ml/mg or 2 ml of 0.5 mg/ml

1.5 mg/ml – 3 ml 0.5 mg/ml

2 mg/ml – 4 ml 0.5 mg/ml
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Dexamethasone, (0.4% solution for injection, 4 mg/ml) – Acute inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract requiring treatment with hormonal drugs

For 1 inhalation, use 0.5 ml (2 mg) of the drug, up to 4 times a day.

The course of treatment is no more than 7 days

To prepare an inhalation solution, 3 ml of saline solution should be added to the recommended dose of the drug.

You can also pre-dilute ampoules with the drug in saline solution in a ratio of 1:6 (6 ml of saline solution per 1 ml of the drug) and inhale 3-4 ml of the resulting solution per 1 inhalation.
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Cromohexal, active ingredient: cromoglycic acid (solution for inhalation, 20 mg / 2 ml) – Has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic effects.

For adults and children over 2 years of age, inhale the contents of 1 bottle (without dilution with saline) 4 times a day, if possible, at equal time intervals.

5. Antimicrobial and antibacterial drugs (Antibiotics and Antiseptics)

Fluimucil antibiotic, active ingredient: acetylcysteine and thiamphenicol (powder for injection and inhalation complete with solvent) – The need for simultaneous administration of an antibiotic and a drug that dilutes and removes sputum and mucus from the lower and upper respiratory tract.