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Advantages of the inhalation method through a nebulizer
the necessary (small) particle size of the atomized drug, as a result of which it is possible to reach the lower parts of the respiratory tree; the contact area of the drug with the entire surface of the mucous membrane is many times higher; the drug enters the respiratory system directly; after inhalation, the mucus removal process is much faster and easier.
Indications for inhalation using a nebulizer: treatment of diseases of the respiratory system of various etiologies (infectious, allergic, etc.) -
Inhalation rules:
a course of inhalation therapy should be prescribed by a doctor (pediatrician) ; inhalation is carried out after a meal (after 1-1.5 hours); inhalation is carried out after physical exertion (after 1-1.5 hours); comfortable clothes that do not restrict breathing; it is recommended not to smoke during inhalation treatment; after inhalation, it is necessary to rinse the oral cavity with warm boiled water; after inhalation, it is not recommended to eat or drink for about 30 minutes;
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Considering the effectiveness of the inhalation method, it still has its contraindications:
increase in body temperature; acute bacterial tonsillopharyngitis (angina); intolerance to inhaled drugs (allergic reaction); nosebleeds in the anamnesis; history of pulmonary bleeding; exacerbation of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system (hypertensive disease, heart failure); myocardial infarction; cerebral atherosclerosis; recurrent pneumothorax.
Inhalation of medicines using a nebulizer
In "Mother's House" polyclinics, the doctor will take a medical history, conduct an examination, make a diagnosis, after which he may prescribe inhalation of drugs using a nebulizer.