Treatment of cough by inhalations

The use of steam inhalations is that the mucus in contact with warm and moist air, actively moisturizes, improves its flow properties, and this creates the conditions for productive cough. But parents should remember that the process of moistening the dried up mucus is accompanied by an increase in volume, so the steam inhalation in children it can provoke airway obstruction, and the risk is higher the younger the child is.


Inhalation bronchitis and inhalation at a cold can help to reduce painful symptoms, stops sore throat, and runny nose if nasal congestion is.
At a primary lesion of nasopharyngeal inhalation by inhalation is preferably done through the nose and exhale through the mouth and nose, with the defeat of the bronchial tubes — on the contrary. After the inhalation the breath should be hold for a few seconds. Inhalations for children is used for the treatment of colds, with runny nose, sore throat and inhalation in the sinus for its rapid treatment.


Inhalation is carried out with the help of a special steam inhaler or over a wide saucepan (the bowl). The water temperature should be 30-40 degrees. You should lean over the capacity c of the solution at a distance of 20-30 cm When you cough you inhale the steam mouth. To enhance the effectiveness of head cover with a towel. One procedure is performed for 5-10 minutes; it should not cause any discomfort. Per day inhalation can be repeated 3 to 6 times, depending on health.


Inhalation can be carried out at elevated body temperature, because heat exposure can lead to an even stronger rise in temperature. After inhalation, do not smoke for 30-40 minutes is impossible to go outside or in a cool room, can't drink cold. Within an hour it is not necessary to strain your voice, if possible, better to keep silent.

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