Inhalation will bring a therapeutic effect with the correct use of household inhalers.
To get the maximum result from inhalation, you must follow the basic rules of the procedure.
Instrument preparation
Before use, it is necessary to carry out antibacterial treatment of all parts of the household appliance.
Processing Methods:
- Wipe the elements with a disinfectant solution. As a solution, you can use hydrogen peroxide (3%). You can combine peroxide with a small amount of detergent (0.5%). After wiping, each part is thoroughly washed with clean water.
- Boiling removable parts of the inhaler.
Drug preparation
The substance that the procedure will be carried out must be heated to a temperature slightly higher than the body temperature of a healthy person, to 38-39 °. A warm drug will provide warm steam to the body, which is useful for colds.
Refueling
After assembly, the inhaler is filled with warm medicine.
IMPORTANT: assembly of the device should be done only with clean hands, measuring spoons or medicine droppers should be disinfected.
Inhalation
Position of the patient
To carry out the procedure, the patient must sit down, take a level position, relax. He should not feel discomfort or stiffness. Before turning on the device, you need to tune in to calm deep breathing, ensuring a uniform flow of medication into the body.
Using the appliance
The inhalation mask during the procedure should be as tightly connected with the skin of the face. If a certain distance has formed in a separate area, you can hold the mask with your hands to reduce the gap. If there is a tube (mouthpiece), it must be placed between the teeth, tightly clasping your lips.
Important!The procedure must be carried out silently. Conversations during inhalation are not allowed.
Procedure time
Inhalation is carried out about 15-20 minutes.
Completion of the procedure
In order to enhance the effect of the drug that got into the body during inhalation, after its completion, the patient should not proceed to active physical activity. Rest after the session should not be less than 10 minutes. You should not immediately (less than 60 minutes) go outside in the cold season.
After inhalation, it is important to pour out the remainder of the substance from the device, rinse all its parts with clean water.
How to carry out inhalation for a child
When conducting a treatment session, the child must follow all the basic rules of the procedure.
Important!When treating a child, the inhaler can be used only after consulting a doctor who, taking into account the specific condition of the patient, will prescribe the substance, its amount and duration of the device.
Tips for inhalation of a nursing infant:
If the baby is sick and the pediatrician recommended inhalation, a nebulizer without a mouthpiece, with an inhalation mask should be used.- It is most convenient to carry out the procedure for the baby together. Then one adult will be able to hold the baby horizontally, and the other will hold the mask so that the baby breathes medicinal fumes. You can also perform the procedure during baby sleep.
- It is important to choose the right time for inhalation. Do not carry it out immediately after feeding. The optimal interval between feeding and inhalation is 60 minutes.
- The temperature of the solution for inhalation is not more than 30 °.
- The procedure takes up to 3 minutes.
- After the end of the session, you can not immediately feed the baby, you should also not immediately walk or play with the baby.
If the baby is sick and the pediatrician recommended inhalation, a nebulizer without a mouthpiece, with an inhalation mask should be used.Important!During inhalation, it is necessary to control the temperature of the baby. When the temperature rises, the procedure is stopped.
How to use a pocket inhaler
A pocket inhaler is a device convenient for quick relief of breathing in bronchial asthma or other diseases.
A feature of the work of handheld devices is the receipt of drugs in certain doses. Each dose comes out the next time you press the spray can. In this case, remove the cap from the mouthpiece and insert it into the mouth.
Important! The spray can be pressed with a slow breath. To inhale more deeply, it is necessary to take a deep exhalation before placing the mouthpiece in the mouth.
Inhalation for colds (runny nose, cough, bronchitis)
An important point of inhalation is the selection of a drug.
With a cold
To relieve edema, soften the mucous membrane, it is useful to use alkaline water. To prepare it, stir 1 tsp. drinking soda in 1 tbsp. water.
A good effect is obtained by filling the device with the antiseptic drug “Chlorophyllipt” in combination with saline solution, as well as using “Furacilin”.
When coughing
Alkaline solutions, such as Borjomi, will also help get rid of sputum during a cough.
After consultation with a doctor, you can use such mucolytic drugs as Ambrobene, Lazolvan, etc.
With bronchitis
For the treatment of bronchitis, substances of the group of bronchodilators, as well as mucolyptics, are used. It is also possible the use of antibiotics and antiviral agents.
Important!Only a doctor can make specific appointments for inhalation during bronchitis, taking into account the patient's condition and compatibility with other medicines.
In what cases it is impossible to use inhalers
Contraindications for inhalation:
- Do not use the device with the following symptoms: fever (more than 37.5 °), dizziness, low blood pressure.
- Refrain from inhalation in acute pneumonia, colds, accompanied by severe cough.
- Hypertension, cardiovascular problems, heart failure are also causes of refusal of inhalation.
Compliance with the simple rules of inhalation will help alleviate the condition and accelerate recovery.
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