Laryngitis is a disease of the respiratory system, in which an inflammatory lesion of the mucous membrane of the larynx is observed. Most often it is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, hypothermia, prolonged inhalation of dusty air, overstrain of the vocal cords. Laryngitis is accompanied by symptoms such as sore throat , hoarse voice, dry cough.
Treatment of this disease involves a comprehensive approach, including the exclusion of factors that provoke irritation of the larynx mucosa, as well as frequent warm drinking. From medicines, antibacterial agents, expectorants or antitussives can be recommended. Another effective method, which is often used in laryngitis, are nebulizer inhalations with the use of various medications. Let's consider, with what it is recommended to do inhalations at a laryngitis nebulizer, and what their effect.
What inhalations to do with laryngitis nebulizer?
Inhalation with a nebulizer with laryngitis involves the use of drugs in the form of a solution, which in the device turns into an aerosol. During the procedure, the smallest particles of the drug substance quickly and easily penetrate into the inflammatory focus, where they are absorbed and exert their influence. This creates the possibility of maximally positive therapeutic effect in the absence of side effects.
In the treatment of laryngitis, aerosol should be inhaled with a particle size of 5-10 μm, which will be deposited on the mucous membrane of the oropharynx, larynx and trachea. In this case, only those preparations can be used, in the instructions to which the possibility of their use in this device is indicated. Formulations for inhalation with a nebulizer with laryngitis are prepared in most cases on the basis of physiological saline.
Let's list the drugs used usually for inhalation with laryngitis:
- Miramistin is an antiseptic solution active against viruses and bacteria, which also has an anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect. For inhalation with this drug is recommended to use an ultrasonic nebulizer, while adults can not dilute Miramistin saline. For one procedure, 4 ml of medication is required, the frequency of inhalations is 1-2 procedures per day for 10-15 minutes.
- Lazolvan - a mucolytic drug based on ambroxol hydrochloride with a pronounced expectorant effect. This remedy can be used for any type of modern inhalation device. Penetrating into the focus of inflammation, Lazolvan promotes the dilution of viscous mucus, thereby improving its retreatment and alleviating unpleasant symptoms. For one procedure, it is sufficient to use 2-3 ml of the drug, while it should be diluted with saline in a 1: 1 ratio. The number of procedures per day is 1-2.
- Tonzylgon is a plant-based preparation with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties. Procedures with this medicine contribute to the elimination of inflammatory processes in the larynx, the removal of puffiness, the elimination of dryness and perspiration. For inhalations, the nebulizer should be diluted with Tonsilgon saline in equal proportions, with 4 ml of the prepared mixture sufficient for one procedure. Multiplicity of sessions - 3 procedures per day.
- Pulmicort - hormonal medication in the form of suspension or powder based budesonide, which has anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect. This medicine
can be used for inhalations in a compressor nebulizer. It is recommended for pronounced edema and stenosis of the larynx of allergic etiology. The daily dose of the drug is 1 mg, with the inhalation can be carried out once or twice a day. Pulmicort is diluted with saline in a 1: 1 ratio. - Alkaline solutions - mineral water Borjomi, Narzan. Alkaline inhalations help soften the larynx mucosa, relieve swelling, and sputum discharge. For one procedure, 2-5 ml of mineral water is required, the number of procedures per day is 3-4.