Inhalation of a pulmicort through a nebulizer: how to do it right?

One of the most popular and effective methods of inhalation is the use of a nebulizer. This device converts the drug into an aerosol, which during inhalation is in contact with almost the entire surface of the affected mucosa. Due to this, the active components act directly on the respiratory tract, bypassing the passage through the stomach.

Pulmicort for inhalation with a nebulizer is used for bronchial asthma, COPD, diseases of the upper respiratory tract, allergic reactions in both children and adults. The nebulizer provides a continuous supply of medication, thereby eliminating the need for deep breaths.

Procedures carried out in compliance with such rules:

• The solution of the drug is mixed with saline or other drugs in the proportions prescribed by the doctor.
• Inhalation can begin within 1-2 hours after eating and physical activity.
• During the procedure can not talk.
• On the patient should be clothing that does not hamper movement and not difficult breathing.
• For diseases of the nasopharynx, nose, or paranasal sinuses, SCS is inhaled through a mask.
• After inhalation, rinse your mouth with warm water and wash your face well.
• You can eat and talk in 15-20 minutes after the procedure.
• Smoking is contraindicated during inhalation treatment.

Inhalation nebulizer can be carried out up to 3 times per day. Before treatment, it should be borne in mind that this method is contraindicated for patients with a tendency to nasal bleeding, diseases of the cardiovascular system, purulent tonsillitis and respiratory system pathologies.

How to breed pulmicort for inhalation?

Pulmicort is intended for inhalation administration using a nebulizer. GCS in its pure form can be used only for patients older than 12 years, provided that a single dose of not more than 2 ml.

For children under the age of 12, Pulmicort is diluted with saline. The proportions are determined by the attending physician, assessing the condition of the patient and his age. Most often, babies are prescribed dilution in a ratio of 1: 1 or 1 part of the drug to 2 parts of sodium chloride.

With complex treatment, additional drugs may be prescribed for dilution of GCS. The diluted solution must be used within 30-40 minutes after preparation.

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Pulmicort with saline for inhalation

To prepare the solution for inhalation using a nebulizer Pulmicort diluted with saline. The proportions of drugs are determined by the attending physician, individually for each patient. As a rule, diluted suspension is prescribed for the treatment of patients younger than 12 years.

The recommended ratio of pulmicort and saline:

• For 0.25 mg, take 1 ml of sodium chloride.
• At 0.5 mg - 2 ml.
• For 0.75 ml - 1 ml of sodium chloride.

The finished solution should be used for its intended purpose within 30 minutes, so you should not prepare the suspension in reserve. Inhalation spend 2-4 times a day. The duration of therapy is at least 5-7 days.

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Pulmicort with Berodual for inhalation

Very often, for complex treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases, patients are prescribed inhalations with pulmicort and berodual. Berodual is a bronchodilator, and Pulmicort is a glucocorticosteroid. Both drugs effectively relieve bronchospasms, eliminate asthma attacks, and have anti-inflammatory effects.

The simultaneous use of both drugs can provide an instant therapeutic effect and reduce the severity of the painful symptom.

The main indications for combined inhalation:

• Obstructive bronchitis.
• Pneumonia.
• Laryngit.
• Tracheitis.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other bronchospastic reactions.

The therapeutic effect comes instantly and lasts for 2-3 hours. Both drugs are potent drugs and are available only for medical purposes.

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