Inhalations with eucalyptus for cough and bronchitis: how to do, proportions

Eucalyptus - an evergreen tree, which has a peculiar smell, which appears due to essential oil in the leaves. In medicine, it is known for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a component for inhalation. Any inhalation, including with eucalyptus - is a way to deliver directly to the source of inflammation an agent against the disease with the help of steam or gas. Based on the popularity of such treatment, it is effective and effective.

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Indications for the procedure

No cold season does not do without colds, epidemics of viral infections, influenza. This pattern is due to a sharp decrease in immunity against a background of hypothermia. Nowadays, many medications have been developed to combat such diseases, but in order to make the symptoms go faster, they do not go into a chronic chronic form, in parallel with drugs, they use alternative medicine methods: warming up, rubbing, inhalation. With the help of the latter, eucalyptus oil is sprayed onto the entire surface of the mucosa of the upper and lower respiratory organs. Indications for their conduct are:

• dry cough - after the disappearance of the main symptoms of the disease, it happens that for a long time it suffers from a dry, hysterical cough. The main task at the same time is to transform it into a wet one and allow sputum to go outside. Inhalations with eucalyptus with dry cough are the best way to achieve this;
• bronchitis - inflammation affects the mucous surface of the bronchial tree, is dangerous due to its consequences: pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diseases of the cardiovascular system. Any essential oils, falling on the internal surface of the body, have a beneficial therapeutic effect, and eucalyptus oil is good for expectoration;
• a runny nose - an unpleasant companion of colds, pierces at first a continuous leak from the nose, then an inability to breathe freely. Inhalations with eucalyptus in the rhinitis make it possible to clear the nasal passages from mucus and sputum.

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Preparation

The preparatory stage before the inhalation involves stocking everything necessary to conduct the procedure in a calm environment, purchase a dry eucalyptus leaf or essential oil in the pharmacy, wash the hands and the appliance well, heat the water to the desired temperature.

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Technique of the inhalation with eucalyptus

The technique of inhalation depends on which devices it will be used. It can be performed on a pot of water with the addition of a plant, you can use a special inhaler, nebulizer or improvised: insert a funnel into the teapot spout. For the treatment of the common cold, it is necessary to inhale with the nose and exhale with the mouth, cough and sore throat - on the contrary, but deep breathing is unnecessary. The duration of inhalation for children is 10-12 minutes, adults -15. After eating, you need to wait about an hour and then start, and after the end of 20 minutes do not drink and do not eat, in the coldest time - just do not go out. How to make a solution for the procedure at home? To do this, you can use the dry leaves of eucalyptus: three tablespoons of raw material are poured into the floor with a liter of water, brought to a boil and kept on low heat for another quarter of an hour. You can also use the oil of the plant or its tincture.

Inhalations with eucalyptus nebulizer

The most effective way to deliver the medicinal composition deep into the bronchi is the use of a nebulizer - a specially developed inhaler in which, with the help of pressure, the liquid splits into minute particles, penetrates into the mucous membranes of the respiratory organs, removes inflammation and removes mucus. But for the nebulizer only alcoholic tincture of eucalyptus is suitable. At 200 g of saline solution add 10-12 g of drops, and a sufficient portion for one procedure - 3 ml.

Steam inhalation with eucalyptus

Steam inhalations are based on the property of hot water evaporate, along with vapors, the drug enters the body. They use essential oils, tinctures, just eucalyptus leaves.

The most primitive steam inhalation is carried out over a pan with water, the temperature of which for an adult should not exceed 50 ° C. Covered with a towel, you need to inhale the warm and fragrant fumes. The steam inhaler will make the procedure more comfortable, but you can also use a kettle, inserting a paper into it with a cone or watering can. Even spraying in a sauna or bath of ethereal eucalyptus oil will bring a similar effect.

Inhalations with eucalyptus in pregnancy

Pregnancy requires expectant mothers to be cautious about drug treatment, which is why it is preferable to treat with alternative methods if necessary, and inhalations with eucalyptus for colds, dry cough are the most effective remedy. It is not superfluous to consult with a doctor, but nebulizer is absolutely safe in this case, its use will lead to a quick recovery without unpleasant consequences for the fetus.

Inhalations with eucalyptus for children

For moms, the most common prescription for the ailments of children associated with a viral infection, flu, cough, are inhalations. The use of eucalyptus as a remedy for children is rightfully considered to be one of the best: inhalation with it clears noses from mucus and makes it possible to breathe freely at night, soften soreness in the neck, and help to clear your throat.

In steam procedures, water with a temperature of no higher than 37 ° C should be used, and its duration should not exceed 5 minutes. To the smallest children it can not be used, but the nebulizer will also allow for their treatment. Twice a day - the optimal frequency of the procedure. It will bear fruit even the usual capacity with hot water with the addition of a plant, placed next to the baby's crib.

Contraindications to the procedure

It happens that a rhinitis or cough occurs due to an allergy to anything, in this case, any inhalation is contraindicated. Do not make them and with a tendency to nosebleeds, high body temperature, high blood pressure, pathologies of the cardiovascular system, individual intolerance to eucalyptus.

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Consequences after the procedure

The most unpleasant consequence after the procedure can be a burn of the mucous surfaces of the nose and throat. Other complications are associated with ignoring contraindications: an allergic reaction may occur, rashes on the body, swelling, redness, headache.

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Care after the procedure

Inhalations with eucalyptus do not require special care after the procedure, but some cautions exist. You can not eat and drink in the next 40-60 minutes, cool down. It will be more useful if the person relaxes, the heat will hide and lie down.

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Reviews

Inhalations with eucalyptus - a long-tried way to accelerate recovery after the temperature drops. Therefore, the responses of people who apply the method to themselves and to children are of a purely positive nature. Their safety and effectiveness are noted, they are called old good alternative recipes.