How to do inhalation?

Inhalation is included in the number of treatment procedures that can be arranged at home. Inhalation, as a rule, replaces the introduction of medications by other means, for example, in the form of tablets, droppers, etc. The presence of a specialist in the treatment is not necessary, but it is necessary to know how to do inhalation. It is equally important to have an idea of ​​how often inhalation can be done.

What is needed for inhalation?

It is most convenient to carry out inhalations with the help of a nebulizer. But in the absence of this device, the procedure can be done using a pot or kettle. Also for inhalations it is possible to use aerolampu with essential oils .

How correctly to do inhalation?

Steam inhalation

The most accessible kind of inhalation at home is inhalation over steam. The procedure is organized as follows:

1. In a large capacity pour 1-1.5 liters of boiling water and add herbs or medicinal solutions.
2. Allow the liquid to cool to about 35-45 ° C.
3. Lean over the container, covering the head with a large terry towel.
4. Inhale the steam with the nose, if the rhinitis, or the mouth with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and lungs.

For a more productive procedure, it is better to use a kettle. In this case, steam is inhaled from the spout.

Inhalation with aero-lamp

When carrying out inhalation with the aid of a aerial lamp, it is necessary to pre-ventilate the room, and during the procedure the windows must be closed.

Further:

1. In the upper part of the aerolamp, pour a little warm water and drop a few drops of essential oil.
2. As evaporation of water and oil, it is necessary to add a water-oil mixture.

Inhalation with nebulizer

This type of treatment is carried out as follows:

1. A warm medical liquid preparation (herbal infusion, mineral water or diluted drug) is poured into the reservoir of the nebulizer.
2. The device is connected to the mains.
3. Wear an inhalation mask or mouthpiece.

Important! After each procedure, the nebulizer should be thoroughly rinsed.

How much inhalation?

Know how many times you can do inhalation, should everyone who plans to carry out this procedure. Doctors believe that for better results When administering therapy, inhalation should be done 2-3 times a day.

The duration of the procedure is:

• 7-10 minutes with steam inhalation;
• from 30 minutes to 1 hour with inhalation with a lamp;
• 10-15 minutes when using a nebulizer.

Attention! Before carrying out inhalation with phyto-drugs, it is necessary to make a test to find out if this plant is an allergen for the patient. It is inadmissible to conduct the procedure at elevated temperature.