Inhalations for children with "Mucosolvan": ratio, manual. Reviews about the procedure

Inhalation has long been considered one of the best remedies for the treatment of respiratory diseases. But in the past hardly anyone used them. After all, the traditional method of steam inhalation is very difficult and has many contraindications. But in recent years the popularity of this procedure has become more wide. This is due to the new inhaler and effective drug solutions to them. The procedure was simple, safe and very effective.

It has no contraindications and age restrictions. For example, inhalation therapy for children with “Rest” are frequently used for the treatment of all diseases of the respiratory tract, accompanied by dry cough. The procedure can be performed even in very young children, it is considered safe and very effective. But should not use it without medical supervision, and parents need to know everything about the drug and rules of the inhalation.

Characteristics «Rest»

The Drug belongs to mucolytic drugs. Its effectiveness is based on the action of Ambroxol, included in its composition. This substance increases the secretion of mucus in the pulmonary channels and helps its outflow. Ambroxol does not accumulate in the tissues and almost does not penetrate into the blood. Therefore, it is considered safe even for young children. And during the inhalation the drug rarely causes any side effects. “rest” is produced in the form of tablets, syrup and solution. Cough helps any form of drug. To use inhalation solution, packaged in bottles of 100 ml or ampoules of 2 ml Ambroxol Except it is composed of water, sodium chloride, citric acid and other auxiliary components.

Features of drug action

“rest” refers to medicines, thinning mucus and enhancing its excretion. The main active ingredient of the drug-Ambroxol. Penetrating into the respiratory tract, increases the secretion of mucus in the pulmonary channels and reduces the viscosity of sputum. In addition, Ambroxol stimulates the secretion of the enzyme, thinning it. Causing the cough from the dry goes into wet as sputum expectorated easier. The effectiveness of the “Rest” is based more on the fact that it increases the activity of the cilia of the bronchi, accelerating the outflow of mucus from the respiratory tract.

Inhalation via nebulizer

Modern electrical appliances for inhalation greatly facilitated this procedure. Nebulizers have made this treatment available to patients of all ages, additionally, the opportunity to use various drugs. What is the advantage of such procedures?

• Inhalation using a nebulizer provides rapid release of the drug into the respiratory tract;
• The medicine is sprayed into minute particles, which increases its efficiency;
• Inhalation is done through cold vapor or ultrasound, which allows her even at elevated temperature;
• The use of the device greatly facilitated the procedure for bedridden patients and for infants.

Rules for conducting inhalation

There are certain rules for this procedure:

• The procedure is done an hour after eating;
• It is impossible to do inhalation with the nasal bleeding, high temperature and in patients with heart failure;
• During the procedure, breathing should be calm, deep breaths can trigger a cough;
• Young children do inhalation using a special mask;
• After the procedure, it is desirable to relax and for hours not talking and not eating;
• Solution for performing inhalation must be sterile, cannot be used raw or boiled water; all parts of the nebulizer after use should be disinfected and dry well;
• You cannot use the solution remaining after the procedure once more.

Features of inhalation ‘Rest”

This method of drug delivery is considered the most effective. Inhalation of the medication is atomised into very fine particles and penetrate directly into the airway, immediately beginning to act. Therefore, the therapeutic effect is seen not half an hour later, after taking the drug inside, but much earlier. Medicine through inhalation penetrates deep into the respiratory tract, directly to the cilia of the epithelium of the bronchi and lungs. So it turns out to be effective. What you need to know to make make inhalation?

1. To provide optimal humidification during the procedure, “rest” be sure to dilute with saline 1:1 and warmed to body temperature.
2. Inhalation for children with “Rest” made using any type of nebulizer, except steam. It is important that the drug was sprayed on the smallest particles, but not through heating. Often use compressor or ultrasonic nebulizer.
3. If the child is ill with bronchial asthma, inhalation only do after receiving bronchodilators, or “rest” may cause bronchospasm.
4. Drug should not be used for children longer than five days, even in the form of inhalations. If no improvement, you should definitely consult a doctor.
5. Inhalation for children with “Rest” it is not recommended to do at night. Because the drug stimulates the discharge of mucus, so cough may increase.

Combination with other drugs

“rest” easily tolerated by patients, but not all drugs it can be used together. For example, drugs that suppress cough, contraindicated to combine with this, as it might hamper the expectoration of mucus. Most often, when conducting inhalation “rest” mixed with saline. It is necessary for additional humidification of the respiratory tract and the best thin the mucus. Inhalation of ‘Rest” and normal saline for children – the most common method of treatment of dry cough. In severe inflammatory diseases, the doctor may prescribe several drugs for inhalation. In this case, it is recommended to do the procedure with bronchodilators to enlarge the bronchi, then 15 minutes later - with ‘Rest’.

Some time after the discharge of sputum inhalation with anti-inflammatory drug. But with certain medications “rest” combined in one procedure. This is done to quickly alleviate a patient's condition of asthma or obstructive diseases of the bronchi or lungs. This files most often apply in this case inhalation with “Flomax” and “Rest”. For children, this combination is allowed only after 6 years.

When used for inhalation of ‘Rest”

Shown their use in diseases accompanied by dry cough or cough with difficult formation of a viscous sputum. It can be as acute respiratory infections and chronic bronchopulmonary. When prescribed inhalations for children with “Rest”?

• In acute or chronic bronchitis;
• Inflammation of the lungs;
• Asthma;
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
• For acute respiratory infectious diseases, accompanied by a painful dry cough.

Inhalation with “Rest”: the dosage for children

Before applying the medication, always mixed with saline. The dosage and duration of treatment must appoint a physician. But there are General guidelines as to how to do inhalation with “Rest” for children. The proportions of drug and saline are taken 1:1. In this case, the optimal humidification of the respiratory tract and medications. But sometimes it is recommended to add saline a little more.

How much you need to take medicine when conducting inhalation with “Rest” for children? Proportions are calculated depending on the age of the child. Usually up to 2 years are not recommended to apply more than 1 ml, and 25 drops of. Children up to 6 years for inhalation use 2 ml of the drug in this case it is convenient to use the ampoules. The dosage for an older child is the same as for adults-3-4 ml. But a little short to be inhalation with “Rest” for children. How many minutes to do it, interest to all parents. It is not recommended to delay the procedure for more than 5 minutes and do it 2-3 times in a day.

Contraindications, and side effects inhalation

To apply “Rest” there are no contraindications, except individual intolerance. The drug use even during pregnancy and breastfeeding. But the inhalation of this medicine can be used not always. In severe cases, respiratory or cardiovascular insufficiency, with frequent nasal bleeding and high temperature procedure is not recommended. In some cases, may cause allergic skin after the inhalation or the development of anaphylactic shock. But this happens only in case of overdose or incorrect use of the drug. Basically the same side effects developing after taking the medicine inside.This can be nausea, heartburn or abdominal pain.

Inhalation with “Rest” for children under one year

Age limits for treatment with this drug. Because it is used even during pregnancy, and this reflects positively on the development of the respiratory system of the baby. And newborns, especially premature babies, “rest” is indicated for the prevention and treatment of respiratory syndrome.

But the procedure should be performed only under the supervision of a physician. More adult children prescribed inhalation with ‘Rest’ in severe dry cough. Without consulting a doctor you cannot select a drug for the treatment of the child. The dosage in this age is calculated individually, and inhalation do not exceed 3 minutes only under adult supervision and with a high-quality device.

Feedback on the procedure

Many parents, before you apply on your child any treatment, try to figure out how it worked on other children. Moreover, it refers to the use of such a new device, such as a nebulizer. And lately doctors are often even the common cold to prescribe inhalation with “Rest” children.

Feedback from parents about this procedure is controversial: some did not like it, as children perceived it not very good. But one thing all are unanimous: inhalation helps to deal with dry cough. Therefore, many parents recommend to buy nebulizer in case the baby is often sick. Inhalation of ‘Rest” for a child 3 years is one of the best ways to handle dry cough. Because at this age children easily perceive the mask from the nebulizer to the face and have five minutes to sit quietly.