Inhalation for sore throat with nebulizer at home

Translated from Latin, "angina" means to squeeze, to choke, which is quite consistent with its symptoms. In medical terminology, the disease is called acute tonsillitis. Most often, it is caused by streptococci and staphylococci. It makes itself known by severe pain in the throat both when swallowing and during conversation, high temperature, chills, aching joints, general weakness, headache. Signs of angina are similar to symptoms of a viral infection, but its course is much more severe. The palatine tonsils increase in size, become inflamed, abscesses appear on them. Angina requires a quick response, in this case you cannot do without a doctor. Before his arrival, the patient needs to go to bed, take an antipyretic, gargle with antiseptic solutions. The doctor will prescribe a comprehensive treatment for the disease, including antibiotics. Is it possible to do inhalations for angina?

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Indications for the procedure

The main treatment for tonsillitis is antibacterial therapy and plenty of warm fluids. In the first days of the disease, with a high temperature, bed rest, antipyretic and painkillers are recommended. Nutrition should be gentle on inflamed tonsils: broths, purees, liquid soups. Additional methods of treating tonsillitis include gargling and inhalation, which improve the patient's well-being and make it easier to swallow. Indications for inhalation are inflammation of the components of the lymphatic pharyngeal ring, including the palatine tonsils, in the absence of factors that prohibit this procedure. Inhalations can reduce the duration of the acute phase, reduce the dose of antibiotics taken, alleviate the symptoms of the disease, and prevent complications.

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Preparation

Inhalations as a method of treatment by inhaling steam have been used since ancient times, using various herbs, leaves and tree roots, fruits, and salt. They did this over a container of hot water, into which they dipped a medicinal supplement, wrapped themselves tightly, and inhaled the steam. At the present stage, inhalations are considered as a way to effectively and quickly deliver the necessary medications to the target with the smallest particles of steam and even smoke or gas. For this, special devices have been invented that help to do this. Preparation for inhalation consists of measuring body temperature (the procedure is not carried out above 37.5º), you can eat an hour and a half before, physical activity is excluded, although the latter warning is unnecessary, since the state of health with angina is unlikely to allow them to be performed. It is also necessary to prepare the medicine for inhalation prescribed by the doctor, a solvent, if necessary, an inhaler.

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Technique sore throat inhalations

The technique of inhalation varies from the simplest - breathing over the steam with your mouth, covered with a towel, to using inhalers and special devices - nebulizers. Naturally, it is most convenient to use devices designed for this. Any existing devices are suitable for inhalation for sore throat in adults, but for children it is safest to use a nebulizer, it can even treat infants. Up to six months of age, this procedure should be done only under the supervision of specialists, for older children it is important not to exceed its duration - no more than 5 minutes, use gentle solutions: mineral water, eucalyptus tinctures, calendula, medications.

Inhalations for purulent tonsillitis

Inhalations are not performed for purulent tonsillitis. As with any abscess, tonsil abscesses cannot be treated with heat, as this can cause them to burst and purulent contents to enter the bloodstream, which will cause inflammation in other areas of the body. It is best to use antibacterial agents in this situation and not resort to the procedure until the temperature drops and the abscesses disappear.

Inhalations for sore throat with a nebulizer

A nebulizer is a device that delivers anti-inflammatory drugs in the form of tiny particles obtained by spraying liquid into an aerosol state, directly to the pathological site. It is impossible to get a burn using a nebulizer, since it does not heat the contents and, according to the instructions, it uses drugs at room temperature. The duration of the procedure is up to 10 minutes, the number of sessions ranges from 2 to 6, depending on the drug. For inhalations for sore throat, a nebulizer uses only liquid forms diluted with saline or water for injection, but not plain water. The device cannot be used for oil and herbal inhalations. All prepared solutions can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a day, and then heated to room temperature before use, some are suitable only freshly prepared.

Medicines for inhalation for sore throat with a nebulizer

Let's consider what drugs are used for inhalation for sore throat with a nebulizer:

• saline solution - has the same effect as mineral waters "Narzan", "Essentuki": swelling of the throat, pain effect are reduced, microdamage to the mucous membrane of the throat is healed;
• miramistin - has a high antiseptic potential, heals inflamed mucous membranes, increases local immunity, prevents the spread of infection; for adults, the required single dose is 3-5 ml, dilution with saline is not required, for children it is diluted in a ratio of 1:1;
• Lazolvan - in case of accumulation of mucus in the throat, it can be added to the inhalation solution, its active substance ambroxol reduces the viscosity of sputum, promotes the removal of secretions;
• berodual — the drug is considered effective in diseases of the respiratory system, it dilates the bronchi, relieves asthmatic spasm; with angina, the inflammatory focus can spread from the tonsils to the mucous membrane of the larynx, causing its edema and stenosis. Such development of the disease is life-threatening, it is necessary to seek help from a doctor, but before his arrival, it is necessary to reduce the edema. In this case, it is appropriate to use inhalation with berodual to relieve spasm. To prepare it, 1 ml (20 drops) of solution mixed with 3-4 ml of saline is enough. Only freshly prepared solution is used. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 8 ml;
• chlorhexidine - used for inhalation as an antiseptic that fights pathogenic microflora of various origins: viral, fungal, bacterial. The basis for the preparation of inhalation material is saline. The bacteriostatic effect of the drug is provided by any of its concentrations, to kill microorganisms you will need 0.01% with a procedure duration of 1 minute, fungi will die with a 0.05% composition and 10 minutes of inhalation, viruses can be destroyed with a substance content in the range of 0.01-1%;
• furacilin - you can buy ready-to-use liquid in pharmacies, you will need 4 ml for one inhalation (you can do 2 procedures per day). Another option is to dissolve the tablet in 100 ml of saline;
• Dioxidine is a broad-spectrum disinfectant. There is a 1% preparation (diluted in a ratio of 1:4) and 0.5% (concentration 1:2). The recommended frequency is 2 procedures per day;
• Lugol's solution - its antiseptic properties are based on the properties of the active substance in its composition - iodine. Most often used to lubricate the surface of the larynx, exists in the form of a spray, which is very convenient. It can also be used as a material for inhalation (15-20 ml per 100 ml of saline or 1:5);
• antibiotics - added as a medicinal substance for inhalation. At the beginning of treatment, penicillin drugs or macrolides are used. If there is no reaction to them, stronger ones are used - fluoroquinolones or cephalosporins. Their list may include: tetracycline, erythromycin, amoxicillin, cephalexin, ampicillin, fluimucil, etc. The main thing is not to self-medicate, but to follow the doctor's instructions.

All of the listed solutions for inhalation for sore throat can be used if there is a nebulizer in the house, but its absence is not a reason to refuse such an effective procedure.

Inhalation for sore throat at home

At home, steam inhalations are done for tonsillitis. They can be done over a container where hot water with medicinal components is poured, a teapot is also used, it is convenient to breathe through its spout, and it is best to buy a special ceramic inhaler. Baking soda, iodine (a few drops), decoctions of medicinal plants are used as a remedy: calendula, chamomile, sage, eucalyptus. You can use chlorhexidine, herbal preparations rotokan, tonsilgon N, chlorophyllipt. The old-fashioned method also “works” - inhalation with potatoes. For the procedure, boil potatoes in their skins, knead them a little and you can breathe, covered with a towel.

Oil for inhalation for sore throat

Essential oils are known for their healing properties due to their antimicrobial, healing, antispasmodic, sedative properties. Most often, tea tree oil, sea buckthorn, fir, olive, menthol, rosehip, peach oil are used for inhalations for sore throat. When carrying out the procedure, it is important not to overdo it with oils and cool the boiling water to a temperature no higher than 65º, otherwise a burn of the laryngeal mucosa may occur and the pathology will worsen. You can use the following recipes:

• pour 3 tablespoons of sea buckthorn oil into 0.5 liters of water, breathe for 10 minutes;
• for 1 liter - 3 drops of fir, procedure duration up to 15 minutes;
• per liter - 3 drops of tea tree oil, inhale for up to 7 minutes; the herbal preparation can be used for cold inhalation, by dripping 6 drops onto a bandage or other cloth and inhaling the aroma for half an hour.

Contraindications to the procedure

At first glance, such a harmless procedure as inhalation has quite a few contraindications:

• elevated body temperature;
• purulent tonsillitis;
• tendency to nosebleeds;
• high blood pressure;
• individual intolerance to the drugs used;
• neoplasms of the nasopharynx and respiratory tract;
• heart failure and arrhythmia;
• lung diseases: bullous emphysema, spontaneous or traumatic pneumothorax.

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Consequences after the procedure

Following the above recommendations, the consequences after the procedure will only be positive, it will significantly speed up recovery. A particularly favorable role is given to the nebulizer - the safest and most effective method of performing the procedure.

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Complications after the procedure

Complications after the procedure are possible if it was performed in the presence of abscesses on the tonsils - the pathological focus can spread further to the larynx and upper respiratory tract. There is a possibility of enlargement of the cervical, submandibular and parotid lymph nodes.

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Care after the procedure

Post-procedure care is simple: it is not recommended to go outside in cold weather or eat for at least an hour. It is best to lie down in a relaxed state.

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Reviews

Reviews of inhalations for sore throats are mostly positive, but it is emphasized that the method is effective in combination with antibacterial treatment. Medicinal vapors or microscopic aerosol particles soften the surface of the throat, reduce pain when swallowing, and ease the course of the disease. Women with children talk about the need to have a nebulizer at home, because with its help the procedure becomes safe and even antibiotic therapy is facilitated - their effect is directed at a limited target and does not spread to the entire body.