Mustard plasters - a well-known non-medicamental remedy. As a basic therapy, they can not be used. But instead of ancillary treatment, mustard for bronchitis is very active. They are effective not only in bronchitis, but also in other diseases of the broncho-pulmonary system. The most important thing is to correctly use them.
Benefits of treatment with mustard plasters in bronchitis
Scientific evidence that, due to what the mustard plasters manage to favorably influence internal organs, there is no. It is known only that the mustard powder, in contact with the skin, causes irritation. At the same time, the vessels begin to expand actively. This provokes the flow of blood to the area of the epidermis, which is under the mustard plaster. The metabolism is accelerated, the lymph flow improves. Due to this, the body begins to resist infection more actively, and recovery sooner occurs.
The remedy is deep enough, not only on the upper layers of the epidermis. Therefore, mustard plasters and are used for obstructive bronchitis - they help to remove mucus from the lungs. Parallel to this, the body's own defenses strengthen. Some experts argue that mustard plasters can also remove toxins that accumulate in large numbers in infections. However, there is no scientific confirmation of this theory.
Where and how to put mustard plasters in bronchitis?
During an exacerbation of a bronchitis to use mustard plasters it is impossible. The most important thing is to apply them already at the stage of recovery, when there will be no signs of intoxication, temperature will drop.
Previously, the tool had to be done on its own, but today the already prepared plates can be bought in any pharmacy. How to put mustard plasters in bronchitis is easy to remember:
- Put the mustard in a bowl with warm water for about 5-10 minutes.
- Apply plates to the top of the chest or back. Since mustard plasters with bronchitis are very warm, they can not be placed on the heart, kidneys, mammary glands and moles. This can have undesirable consequences.
- Owners of too delicate skin is better not to apply mustard directly to the epidermis. In order not to burn, the plate is recommended to wrap with gauze or thick paper. Do not put mustard plaster on damaged areas of the skin - with wounds, scratches, bruises.
- Usually after a couple of minutes the patient begins to feel the heat. By the rules, keep the mustard compress for about 5-10 minutes. Each patient transfers the procedure in different ways. If the burning gets too strong before the end, the mustard must be removed.
- Immediately after removing the compress, the heated space should be wiped with a towel soaked in warm water. This is necessary in order to remove the remains of mustard powder from the skin. If desired, after that, you can lubricate the body with a soft baby oil or fat cream, but in no way alcohol!
How often can I put mustard plasters in bronchitis?
Such compresses are very useful, but doing them too often is not recommended. Gorcinchiki doctors are allowed to put no more than once a day. And patients with weakened immunity and at all - every two days.
Mustard must not be treated for long. Usually 4-5 days is enough to complete recovery. In any case, after this period you need to stop making compresses.
There are also cases when mustard plots are contraindicated. It is forbidden to put them at:
- oncology;
- tuberculosis;
- mental overexcitation;
- tuberculosis;
- bronchial asthma ;
- psoriasis;
- pregnancy;
- signs of increased bleeding;
- cramps.