Every parent is seriously scared when they discover their baby has a dry "barking" cough. Cough scared us from childhood, we were taught that this is the main symptom of many terrible diseases. Therefore, many adults begin to stuff the child with a huge amount of all kinds of potions, put him mustard plasters and even give antibiotics.
What is a cough
Cough is one of the most common symptoms of an acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI). Most often, it occurs along with symptoms such as a runny nose, sore throat, fever, weakness, sleep disturbances.
Cough is necessary for anyone, even a he althy person - it serves to clear the airways from accumulated mucus. During illness, due to the need to neutralize viruses and bacteria, the amount of mucus (sputum) increases, and a runny nose begins. The secret flows down the back wall of the nasopharynx, irritates it and makes a person cough. The mucus that enters the bronchi also acts.
When coughing, the body tries to get rid of the accumulated sputum,it means it's useful. However, it can be caused not only by common colds, but also by more serious bacterial infections, allergies, heart problems, and even psychogenic causes. Therefore, any type of cough should be treated by a doctor.
Cough is often described with the following adjectives: barking, dry, paroxysmal, importunate, wet. These signs can be characteristic at the same time for one disease. For example, with SARS, often initially dry barking cough gradually turns into paroxysmal wet.
Types of cough
Doctors differentiate between two types of cough:
- dry (painful severe cough with no relief);
- wet (effective cough that loosens phlegm and relieves after attack).
It is the correct definition of its type that determines what treatment the doctor will prescribe. If you start taking expectorants with a wet cough, it is likely that the patient will have to be treated for a long time.
How to treat
There are three main types of cough medicines:
- Means for thinning sputum and its removal - mucolytics ("Halixol", "Ambrobene", "Lazolvan"). They are used for wet lingering coughs.
- Suppressing a painful cough - antitussives ("Bronchicum", "Sedotussin"), used for prolonged and causing serious discomfort cough.
- Means that accelerate the process of sputum excretion -expectorants ("Pertussin", "Gedelix", "Licorice Root", "Muk altin"). Assign for dry cough.
Also, for treatment, the doctor may prescribe herbal teas - “breast fees”, antibiotics and recommend purchasing an AND CN-231 inhaler.
What is a compression inhaler (nebulizer)
Compressor inhaler (A&D CN-231) is a modern device for home use. Previously, procedures of this level of efficiency could only be performed in a clinic or hospital, but now everyone can be treated effectively and simply at home.
The nebulizer turns the medicine into an aerosol - small particles in the air, which, with its flow, directly enter the respiratory tract. This way of taking medicines has a number of advantages:
- Medicinal substance, which enters directly into the respiratory tract, acts more efficiently and faster than any pills and potions.
- There are no side effects from inhaling the drug, unlike taking it by mouth.
- Can be used to treat and prevent respiratory disease in the whole family.
- The AND CN-231 inhaler does not require special breathing patterns (hold it or take deep breaths). This allows the device to be used even for newborns and debilitated children.sick.
What does the CN-231 compressor inhaler consist of
- The white compressor is the largest part of the machine. It has one button - "On-Off".
- Atomizer and inhaler container CN-231. Consists of a "flask" that unwinds in the middle, and atomizer.
- Tube.
- Two masks (for babies and adults).
- Mouthpiece.
- Replacement filters.
- Storage bag.
What is the advantage of A&D
The CN-231 inhaler has a number of obvious advantages:
- Quality product from Japan.
- No problem with spare parts. All inhalers have plastic components. And if an adult or a child spoils the drug container for the CN-231 inhaler - sits or steps on it, breaks the fasteners or breaks the tube, there will be no need to change the entire device. The service center will quickly select and replace the necessary part.
- Two masks included.
- The machine's overheating protection function.
- Convenient bag-case for storage and transportation of the device. There is even a medicine compartment.
- Timer.
- Five year warranty.
Operating instructions
The AND CN-231 inhaler is very easy to use. But first you need to collect it. Don't let the sheer amount of detail scare you, it's very simple:
- Before use, all parts of the device must be washed in a solution of soap and water, rinsed and dried well. If the device will be used at alla small child, the parts must be treated additionally with hydrogen peroxide (as written in the instructions), Miramistin or Chlorixidine.
- Connect the tube to the compressor.
- Insert the dispenser into the medicine container.
- Spin the medicine container.
- Connect it to the tube.
- We put on a mask from above, which is more suitable for the patient.
The device is ready. Now we unwind the medicine container again and fill the solution according to the marks. For each drug, the doctor will recommend his own proportion. But there are a few basic rules:
- Most drugs are diluted with saline before use in a nebulizer.
- A special form of the drug is always used. We do not pour syrups into the inhaler and do not crush pills - this can be not only useless, but also dangerous.
- Never use oil solutions for spraying.
Otherwise, after filling the container with medicine, you need to put on a mask on your face and turn on the device. The procedure ends when the steam from the tube stops flowing.
Instructions and types of solutions for treatment with a nebulizer
The CN-231 A D Inhaler can be used to treat a wide range of diseases with a wide variety of medicines:
- Prevention and treatment of mild respiratory diseases (rhinitis, cough, sore throat). Pour normal saline (2-4 ml) into the nebulizer container and breathe through the mask up to five times a day.day (from 5 to 20 minutes). Some doctors recommend using the AND CN-231 inhaler with mineral water ("Essentuki" or "Borjomi").
- Mucolytic agents ("Lazolvan", "ACC", "Pectusin", "Fluimucin", "Sinupret" and others) are diluted with saline according to the instructions (usually in a ratio of 1: 1) and used to thin thick sputum and accelerate the removal of mucus from the lungs.
- Antibiotics. In the treatment of bacterial complications of SARS, as well as other bacterial lesions of the body, inhalations with antibacterial agents are prescribed (Streptomycin, Ceftriaxone, Dioxidin and others). Such treatment is carried out only on the recommendation of the attending physician and under his supervision.
- Antiseptics. With a runny nose, sore throat and inflammation in the nasopharynx, Miramistin is used (it is used in its pure form). This method of treatment is considered absolutely safe, it is used even in pregnant women and newborns. Another antiseptic - "Chlorophyllipt" - is used when a streptococcal infection is detected in a swab from the throat or nose.
- Immunomodulating agents. Drugs such as "Derinat" and "Interferon" are often recommended for use as a prophylaxis during the cold season. It is worth noting that these funds do not have proven effectiveness.
- Means against inflammation. Hormone-containing anti-inflammatory drugs ("Cromohexal", "Dexamethasone" and"Pulmicort") is prescribed for false croup, bronchial asthma, lung obstruction.
- Alcohol infusions from herbs. "Propolis", "Malavit", "Calendula", "Rotokan" are used for inhalation to relieve inflammation of the respiratory system.
- Vasoconstrictor. Doctors use Naphthyzin and Adrenaline to stop coughing and runny nose with laryngotracheitis, false croup, and bronchial asthma.
- Tussomag or Lidocaine is prescribed to relieve the symptoms of a painful unproductive dry cough.
Reviews
Already many parents have appreciated the AND CN-231 inhaler. Reviews are always the best. Someone has found an easy and safe way to treat a frequently ill child. Someone is saved from asthma and allergies. Many people successfully use a nebulizer to prevent SARS and influenza. Each family has its own use for the inhaler. Although, of course, it would be great if no one ever had to get it from the far shelf.
