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Medications for adenoids in children: drops, antibiotics
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Today, treatment of adenoids in children is almost the most important problem of medicine. Adenoids are the overgrown tissue of the nasopharyngeal tonsil, which is normally designed to protect the body from infectious agents. This is an important part of the human immune system. But in some cases it can malfunction, resulting in adenoids proliferating and become a hotbed of infection. Normally, after the disease, after fulfilling its function, adenoids return to normal size. But if a child is very often sick, they simply do not have the opportunity to recover.
The peak incidence falls on the age of 3-7 years. Adenoids bring a lot of discomfort to children and their parents. Often by the time of majority they pass completely independently. Therefore, there are numerous discussions about the feasibility of an operation to remove adenoids. Many are inclined to believe that adenoids need to be treated, since removal makes the child completely defenseless before any infection. Today, there are many different treatments for adenoids.
Vasodilating drops in adenoids in children
Assign primarily after surgery to restore mucous membranes. Their use can significantly shorten the recovery period and accelerate the regeneration of tissues, vessels. Well-proven such drops as nazivin, naphthysine, sanorin, nazole, tizin, galazoline, ximelan. They are used for 5 days. Also, solutions are prescribed that contain silver ions in their composition, for example: collargol, protargol, viargol. They also narrow the vessels, have an astringent effect. They are used for 10 days.
Treatment of adenoids in children with hormonal drugs
Any hormonal means are considered dangerous, especially for a child's body. Therefore, resort to their use as a last resort. Have many side effects. Many doctors solved this problem in a peculiar way: they only use topical preparations. They have an effect directly on the inflamed areas, locally. At the same time, they do not exert systemic action, they do not penetrate into the blood. Accordingly, the effect can be achieved quickly. The risk is minimized. Of the local hormones used nazoneks, avamis, fliksonaze and other medications.
Hormonal drops in adenoids in children
A rational option is the use of hormonal drops for the nose to children. They are less effective than the spray or nebulizer, but in some situations can be very useful. They have a local effect, similar to sprays. Systemic action is not rendered, they do not penetrate into the blood, therefore, even children from 5-6 months can be used. They contribute to reducing puffiness, eliminating the inflammatory process, and hyperemia. As a result, the growth of lymphoid tissue is suppressed.
Hormonal drops have a number of contraindications. They can not be used with increased sensitivity of the skin and mucous membranes, as well as with individual intolerance of the components that make up the composition. It is necessary to stop immediately if the swelling is worse, there is a rash and itching. Do not use if there is a foci of a chronic infection in the body, after recently carried out operations of any localization. Strict contraindication is surgery on the respiratory system. Do not use if there are lesions, injuries on the mucous membranes of the nose.
A complete contraindication is tuberculosis or a suspected tuberculosis infection. It is not recommended for other infections: fungal, viral, bacterial. It is not combined with other hormonal agents. Can be used only on the execution of 2 years of age.
Side effects can be dryness, sneezing. In severe cases, dyspnea develops, bronchospasm, taste and smell disrupt, anaphylactic shock, angioedema develops.
Nazonex in the treatment of adenoids in children
Nasonex is a drug used to restore the upper respiratory tract. Eliminates allergy and removes the inflammatory process. The active substance is mometasone furoate, which by its nature is a potent synthetic hormone. In the human body, it is also produced by the adrenal cortex. In the blood is not absorbed, limited only by local action.
It differs from other drugs in that it helps to slow the release into the blood of substances that stimulate the development of inflammation (histamine, serotonin). This prevents the further development of inflammation. In addition, it stimulates the synthesis of lipomodulins - specific proteins that inhibit biochemical reactions that support the proliferation of lymphoid tissue. Also prevents the accumulation of neutrophils, which significantly reduces the production of fluid that supports the inflammatory process, inhibits the development of an allergic reaction.
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of respiratory diseases, especially those that last a long time, with frequent relapses. It can be a reliable means of preventing spring rhinitis. Quickly removes the residual effects of diseases of the nasopharynx, pharynx, nasal passages. It is used to treat inflammation of the adenoid tissue and prevent further proliferation.
Treatment of adenoids in children isofra
Isofra is a spray that is used to treat inflammation of the nasopharynx, pharynx, and also to prevent adenoid outgrowth. It will be effective in inflammations of bacterial etiology. In addition to the main, there are auxiliary substances that stabilize human tissues, prevent the development of inflammation and hyperplasia, lead the mucous membrane into tone. The main auxiliary components are sodium chloride and distilled water.
In the general blood flow is almost not included, therefore cases of overdose are practically not found. It is prescribed only for exacerbation and inflammation of adenoids, especially if this process is accompanied by the formation of purulent exudate and an increase in body temperature.
The drug is easy to use, because one injection is designed for a single dose. Assign one injection three times. Usually they look at the state of the child, if there are no visible changes within 3-4 days, antibiotic therapy is added. No side effects are observed. Contraindication is an individual intolerance, or an allergy to antibiotics of the aminoglycoside group. If you have an allergy, especially if it is an immediate type, you need to cancel taking the drug.
Treatment of adenoids with bioptron in children
Bioptron is a Swiss device used to relieve inflammation, to heal wounds, to remove scarring. In addition, it stimulates the defenses of the body, corrects immune imbalances, prevents vegetation.
The basis of therapy is the effect on the inflamed mucous membrane of polarized polychromatic light. As a source of light is a special lamp. Procedures should be performed daily, after a preliminary nasal shower. No additional special training is required. Anesthesia is not needed. After the completion of the full course of procedures (at least 14), the condition improves noticeably, there are no repeated relapses of the disease.
Treatment of adenoids with miramistin in children
Miramistin is a medicinal product that is used in various fields of medicine. The main task is to disinfect certain areas of the body and mucous membranes. Miramistin is used to treat mucous membranes, as well as for inhalations. Has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, immunostimulating effect. As a result, swelling, hyperemia, decreases the amount of adenoid growths.
The drug has no contraindications, it is approved for use even for newborn children. Allows in a short time to treat not only inflammation of the adenoid tissue, but also various diseases of the nasopharynx, pharynx, including rhinitis, sinusitis, sinusitis. Effective in the fight against various infectious diseases, colds.
He absolutely has neither taste nor smell. Accordingly, does not cause allergic reactions, it is taken without disgust by children. It is available as an ointment or solution for external use. The kit includes a nozzle for spraying the drug. When treating, you can not exceed the dosage and disrupt the treatment regimen, since the drug is primarily a disinfectant. Abuse it. Applying as a vasoconstrictor can not.
Sinupret for adenoids in children
Sinupret is a fairly popular drug that is used to treat diseases of the nose, pharynx, lungs, respiratory tract. Can be assigned to children. The advantage of this drug is that it is relatively safe, with virtually no side effects. This is a homeopathic remedy, which includes plant components. The main active substances are primrose, sorrel, elder, verbena, gentian.
It has primarily anti-inflammatory effect, which helps to eliminate edema, hyperemia, restores normal air circulation through the respiratory tract. The main effect is noticeable after 3-5 days. The child begins to breathe normally nose, he fully perceives smells, stops snoring at night.
It has antiviral action, stimulates the immune system, has a secretolitic effect (reduces the viscosity of mucus that accumulates in the nasopharynx, contributes to its removal).
The drug is available in the form of drops, syrup for children, pills. Each tool has its own advantages and disadvantages. The manufacturer always draws the attention of consumers to the fact that the drug is not produced in the form of a spray or aerosol. Such forms are present today in the pharmaceutical market, but they are fakes. Drops can be used by young children, beginning with birth. Syrup is intended primarily for young children. But this does not mean that it can not be taken by an adult. Dragee are for teenagers and adults. Dragee can not be chewed, because this significantly reduces their effect. They need to be swallowed with water.
Desinitis in adenoids in children
Desrinitis is a hormonal agent with a broad spectrum of action, which is used primarily to treat the nasopharynx and has a local effect. The composition includes glucocorticoids. Allow in a short time to localize the inflammatory process, increase the body's resistance. Eliminate any pathology of viral, bacterial or allergic origin. Since the drug does not penetrate into the blood, it does not have a systemic effect, therefore it is safe even for the child.
But still you can not take it without prescribing a doctor, since you need to take into account many parameters when developing a treatment regimen. Usually, the doctor is based on laboratory data and visual examination of the patient. You also need to consider several important points: the body very quickly gets used to the drug. With prolonged admission leads to an uncontrolled increase in body weight, which can lead to disruption of metabolic processes and obesity. If you strictly follow the recommendations of a doctor, you can avoid such unpleasant phenomena.
The drug is used to treat rhinitis (where it comes from), sinusitis, bronchial asthma. Do not use the drug with hypersensitivity, the presence of fungal infection of the eye herpes. It is also not recommended in case the child has recently had surgery or trauma, especially in the nasopharynx. There are practically no side effects. In rare cases, itching, dryness and irritation may develop. With prolonged use, nosebleeds are possible. The analogue is nazonex, which contains the same active substance as desrinite (mometozone).
Complex drops in adenoids in children
Complex drops for the treatment of adenoids can be prepared by yourself. So, for the treatment used drops, cooked on the basis of eucalyptus. You can take about 50 ml of eucalyptus oil, add 2-3 drops of essential oil of rosemary. To drip in a nose on 2-3 drops three times a day. Helps to soften the mucous membrane, relieve inflammation and restore the normal size of the adenoid tissue.
Droplets made on the basis of sea buckthorn oil also proved to be very good. Oil helps restore mucous membranes, quickly heals wounds, speeds up regeneration processes. Therefore, it is used mainly during the recovery period after surgery. For the preparation of complex drops, it is recommended to add 2-3 drops of fir essential oil, or any coniferous plant, to 50 ml of oil. They enhance the regeneration potential of sea buckthorn oil, have antioxidant properties, and remove inflammation. Apply 2-3 drops three times a day.
A wide use was also made of drops based on fish oil. For cooking, take about 50 ml of fish oil. Heat on low heat, with constant stirring. In the oil, add about a teaspoon of sage, lavender and string. Bring to a boil with constant stirring, remove from heat, give the opportunity to brew for a day. Then drip 3 drops three times a day.
Anemia in adenoids in children
Avamis is an effective remedy that is widely used to treat adenoids, especially in children. It is used for prolonged, persistent colds. Avarisu resorted to if other drugs are ineffective. It is also able to eliminate allergic reactions, prolonged rhinitis. Helps eliminate purulent, inflammatory processes. It is used even for the treatment of ear diseases, which arise mainly as a complication of diseases of the pharynx and nasopharynx.
It is produced in the form of a nasal spray, which contains a dispenser and a nebulizer. It is a hormonal agent that exerts only a local effect on the mucous membranes, reduces inflammation and swelling, as a result of which the adenoid part decreases in size. There are practically no side effects, since it does not have a systemic effect. In the blood fall into the minimum amounts, and almost immediately neutralized in the liver. There is no accumulation of drugs in the blood plasma. Therefore, the drug is considered safe, it is prescribed even for young children.
It is characterized by high ability to absorb nasopharyngeal cells, shows high biological activity. The drug is able to bind to the receptors of glucocorticoid hormones and provide high biological selectivity. Thus, it acts solely on the area of the nasopharynx, which determines the safety.
In addition, the form of release - the spray is very comfortable. Allows irrigation of the nose, but not to dig it. Due to this, the surface of interaction of the mucous membrane with the drug is significantly expanded. Has little or no contraindications. An exception are some liver diseases and severe kidney failure. It is better not to use children until they reach the age of 2 years. It is not applied in the postoperative period and with damaged mucous membranes.
Side effects can be observed in rare cases, mainly with overdose and long-term admission. May cause dry nasal passages, swelling in the throat. Increases the risk of bleeding. With prolonged treatment can cause a delay in growth, so you need to regularly measure the growth of the child. Use with caution in the treatment of other hormonal agents.
Treatment of adenoids in children with antibiotics
In case of detection of concomitant bacterial microflora, it is recommended to prescribe antibiotic treatment. For the beginning it is expedient to carry out bacteriological research with the additional analysis on definition of antibiotic susceptibility. This will accurately determine the cause of the disease, highlight a particular pathogen that provoked the disease and continues to support the infectious process. You can also choose an antibiotic that will have the maximum antibacterial effect, and determine its optimal dosage.
Apply a variety of antibiotics. Ciprofloxacin, augmentin, erythromycin, azithromycin, azithrox proved to be the best. Antibiotics should be used strictly according to the doctor's prescription. The entire course should be followed, even if the disease has already ceased to manifest itself. Because otherwise, the disease can go to a chronic form, and the surviving bacteria will become resistant to the entire group of drugs.
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