Practical each of us is familiar with acute respiratory diseases , which are expressed in the appearance of a cold, cough, sore throat. There are many ways to cure, but one of the most effective is inhalation, that is, the inhalation of medicinal substances for the purpose of cure. There is an old "grandfather's" way - above the basin with hot water under the veil. However, doctors recommend a special device - an inhaler, or a nebulizer. We'll talk about how to properly use the inhaler.
How to use a steam inhaler?
The steam inhaler is a method of treatment according to the principle of evaporation of liquid into steam (essential oil, decoction, infusion), which when inhaled enters the upper respiratory tract (trachea, nasopharynx). When the steam inhaler is used, the operating rules follow, namely:
- The drug is poured into the tank (brine, water with essential oil, infusion), then the device is turned on.
- When steam starts to boil, steam will be released from the device, the patient needs to inhale it for 5-15 minutes.
- At the end of this time, the inhaler is turned off, washed and dried.
How to use nebulizer inhaler?
In nebulizer inhalers, drugs are given in the form of cold vapor, with certain sizes of aerosol particles (which allows their deeper penetration). The rules, how to use the inhaler for children and adults, in all types of such devices (compression, ultrasound, membrane) are similar:
- The drug for inhalation should be warmed to room temperature, and then poured into a special container of the device.
- After this, the nebulizer should be turned on, a separator, an inhaler tube or mask applied to the face and inhaled by the mouth or nose (depending on the disease) for 5-10 minutes.
- At the end of the procedure, the inhaler should be disassembled, rinsed and dried.
If we talk about how to use the inhaler Maholda, then the action when using it is similar: pour into the funnel-shaped end of the tube from the medical glass pour in
General rules for the use of inhalers
To use the inhaler only benefit, you can use it only 1.5 hours after and 30 minutes before meals. Breathe in the procedure calmly and deeply: first after inhalation through the mouth, hold the breath for 2 seconds, and then exhale through the nose. In the treatment of the common cold, they inhale and exhale only through the nose. After inhalation, it is recommended to rinse the mouth with warm boiled water.
As to how often it is possible to use an inhaler, it is usually advised to perform up to 5 procedures daily with an interval of at least 1.5-2 hours.