Nebulizer significantly facilitates the life of those who are prone to colds and allergies: it is easy to use, very effective and has virtually no contraindications. Let's talk about what inhalations can be done by a nebulizer with a cold. The fact is that even such a universal device has certain features of operation. Recipes of inhalations by a nebulizer with a cold are somewhat different from classical remedies.
What inhalations can be done by a nebulizer with a cold?
A similar type of device sprays the drug with very small drops, much smaller than the inhaler-spray, or steam inhaler. Due to this, it can be used with medicines that are not available in the form of nasal drops and sprays: they flow down the nasopharynx into the stomach, they are absorbed into the blood and can cause side effects. There are such types of solutions for nebulizer:
- on an alkaline basis;
- with acidic medium;
- salt means;
- alcohol-containing products;
- drugs that dilute sputum;
- antimicrobial preparations;
- hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- preparations based on extracts of medicinal plants.
It should be borne in mind that a solution for inhalation with a nebulizer in case of a cold may depend on the model of the device itself. For example, tinctures on alcohol can not be used in mesh-nebulizers, and antibacterial and hormonal drugs exclude the use in devices that work at the expense of ultrasound. There are also a number of traditional means for inhalation, which are not used in the nebulizer:
- all essential oils and preparations with them in the composition;
- infusions and herbal medicinal herbs.
With what to do inhalation from a cold with a nebulizer?
Inhalations in the common cold, the prescriptions of which imply the use of medicines, should be prescribed by a physician. The type of drug may depend on a variety of factors, but there are a number of names that have proven themselves to be universal:
- Furacilin ;
- Chlorophylitis;
- Tonsilong;
- Chlorhexodine.
The main advantage of the nebulizer is that it can be used without the use of an active active substance - even mineral water or saline sprayed with the device has a pronounced medicinal effect. Due to the moistening of the mucous membrane, microbes die, the dried scales are eliminated and it becomes much easier to breathe. At the same time, mineral water must be of an alkaline nature (for example, Borjomi) and it should be freed from gas by prolonged stirring with a spoon. Distilled water should not be used.
What to do with a nebulizer with a cold is dependent on your personal preferences and the appointment of a doctor. We offer you some of the most popular recipes.
The recipe for propolis
Necessary ingredients:
- Pharmaceutical tincture of propolis - 4 drops;
- saline solution - 80 drops.
Preparation
Mix the indicated number of necessary components, measure 3 ml of solution, fill in the nebulizer. The remaining solution can be stored for 24 hours. 3 inhalations are necessary per day.
Drugs in the nebulizer should always be diluted with mineral water without gas, or saline.
Recipe with interferon
Necessary ingredients:
- interferon - 1 ampoule;
- saline solution - 3 ml.
Preparation
Dissolve the contents of the ampoule in 2 ml of saline. Stir the liquid until completely homogeneous. Add 1 ml of saline solution. The solution is ready for use.
The procedure should be carried out with an interval of 10-12 hours for 2 days. This remedy is especially effective in bacterial infections.