Usually, a small amount of phlegm is always secreted in our respiratory organs. It is necessary to clean the breath, and also prevents infections from penetrating into the lungs and bronchi. But if sputum accumulates in quantities above the norm, then it remains in the bronchi and knits them. Accordingly, such sputum production leads to various infections that cause bronchitis, and then lung failure.
Cleansing the bronchi from phlegm and mucus in case of colds, infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract greatly facilitates the patient's condition, speeds up the healing process. From the article you will learn how to clean the bronchi of a smoker at home, as well as how to cope with such a pathology in non-smoking adults and children.
Inhalations
One of the ways to clear the bronchi quickly, which promotes the discharge of fluid from these organs and which can be done at home, is inhalation. In fact, inhalation is the inhalation of steam with the addition of various drugs, such as pharmacy pharmacologicaldrugs, and medicinal herbs.
There are two ways to inhale:
- traditional folk method, when the patient inhales hot air, bending over the container with the medicinal composition;
- a modern method using the so-called nebulizer, which allows you to achieve a finely dispersed form of the therapeutic composition.
It is important to know that before conducting inhalations at home, you need to test for an allergic reaction: for this, the inside of the arm is smeared with a solution for the upcoming inhalation and observation is carried out for half an hour. If any pathological manifestations (itching, redness, rash) are not noted, then you can proceed to the procedure.
Pharmacology for inhalation
For inhalation at home, various formulations and mixtures are used. Here's how to clear the bronchi of phlegm and mucus with them:
- Inhalation using drugs diluted in saline. For this, such expectorant syrups and tablets as Sinupret, Ambrobene, Fluimucil, Lazolvan, Muk altin, mineral water such as Borjomi are suitable. Inhalations with these drugs are carried out using a nebulizer and are accompanied by the simultaneous use of similar drugs in the usual way.
- Inhalations based on medicinal herbal extracts from expectorants.
Folk recipes for inhalation
Such procedures are not suitable for a nebulizer and are carried out in the traditional home (familiar) way - over a pot, basin or kettle. The following recipes are considered the most effective:
- inhalation over a decoction of pine cones (one tablespoon of the mixture is poured with a liter of boiling water);
- inhalation of steam from medicinal herbs, such as thyme, chamomile, eucalyptus, St. John's wort, coltsfoot, ivy (three tablespoons of a crushed mixture of herbs, both dry and fresh, are taken per liter of boiling water);
- inhalation over potatoes boiled in their skins;
- inhalation of essential oils of cedar, eucalyptus diluted in water (a few drops per liter of water).
It should be noted that when inhaling at home, extreme care must be taken to prevent burns to the respiratory tract.
Medicated treatment
In a polluted environment, as a result of working in dusty workshops, smoking, a person develops stagnation of mucus in the lungs. Also, this cause is caused by inflammatory diseases, such as SARS and acute respiratory infections.
For the correct selection of medicine, it is necessary to determine the degree of viscosity of sputum and the process of its discharge from the lungs. With a dry cough, thinning agents are needed. With a wet cough, sputum comes out normally, but does not cough up, expectorants are needed.
Thanks to the effective development of medicine, the range of medicines is very wide, let's consider in more detail the purpose of variousdrugs.
Medicated methods of how to clear the bronchi of sputum and mucus, consider below.
Medicines for better expectoration and sputum separation
Drugs that make sputum easy to move away from the lungs and improve a person's breathing are medicines based on ambroxol. There are many of them: "Ambroxol", "Ambrobene", "Lazolvan", "Flavamed", "Bronhoksol". These drugs are sold in both syrup and tablet form.
Drugs that improve the process of sputum discharge and its release to the outside are preparations made on the basis of the active substance Bromhexine. The names of these drugs are as follows: Bromhexine hydrochloride, Bronchostop, Phlegamin, Solvin.
There are medications that, in addition to improving the separation of mucus and its removal from the body, also remove inflammation in this organ. They are made on the basis of acetylcysteine. They have the following names: "Acetylcestein-N", "Mukomist", "ACC", "Acestin".
Drugs that change the composition of mucus
How to clean the bronchi with different types of sputum? For easier discharge of too thick secretions, medications are used that are made for the free discharge of mucus. These are "Carbocestein", "Mukosol", "Bronkatar".
Provide a decrease in viscosity, sputum removal drugs such as "Tussin","Broncho Coldrex".
Plant Based Mucus Removers
These drugs are made in the form of syrups based on medicinal herbs, "Pertusin", "Muk altin" (produced mainly in tablets), syrups based on licorice and plantain, "Prospan", "Doctor Mom".
One of the most sought-after drugs
Muk altin, which is produced on the basis of Marshmallow components, has long been produced by domestic pharmacological companies. The most useful substances were selected from this plant by processing method.
The drug is well removing excess sputum from the human body. For treatment, you need to drink the drug according to the instructions. For simple lung cleansing, take one tablet four times daily before meals for at least fifteen days.
How to clean the bronchi with other medicines? The second remedy in terms of frequency of purchases and use is Lazolvan. Clears the lungs of phlegm, while the density of these secretions is significantly reduced. In order to help the work of the bronchi, drink three times a day before meals, for at least fifteen days.
And the third medicine often prescribed by doctors is Gedelix, made from plant substances. The ivy plant is used, the most useful components are selected from it by the method of exposure to certain temperatures.
Thanks to the use of "Gedelix", mucus leaves more easily, it becomes less frequent, in addition, this medicine has an anti-inflammatory effect. On sale thisthe medicine is in the form of a syrup, drink 29 drops for prevention, three times a day.
Such a medicine as "ACC" has many positive effects on the human body. In addition to the discharge and thinning of sputum, it also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Suitable for cleaning the lungs of smokers, drink two tablets in the morning, afternoon and evening, a course of fifteen days.
In order to determine if there are any disorders in the respiratory organs, you need to seek professional advice from a doctor. If there are no diseases, then you can start taking prophylactic drugs to cleanse the respiratory tract.
Medical preparations for clearing the respiratory tract
"Ambroxol" and "Lazolvan" are suitable for improving the activity of the respiratory system. As a result of the use of these drugs, the process of clearing the lungs of harmful substances is accelerated, inflammation is relieved.
Acetylcestein makes the thickest mucus liquid. Improves the functioning of the respiratory tract, removes harmful substances from the lungs. But this medicine should be taken only after a doctor's prescription. A lighter version of it is "ACC" in the form of powders and large round tablets.
"Gedelix" is ideal for use by smokers, young children and adult patients, produced on the basis of natural ingredients. In addition to improving lung function, it destroys all harmful bacteria and viruses in the body.
The most common drug in difficult situations is Guaifenesin, itmakes liquid the thickest and inseparable sputum. Produced in different countries of the world and has such names as "Tussin", "Broncho Coldrex".
It is not recommended to select the dosage on your own. How to clear the bronchi with their help, the doctor will determine.
Folk treatment
Today, folk remedies are very popular. Knowledge of traditional medicine has been passed down for years. And if you do not want to take medicine, then there are several tricks on how to clear the bronchi of mucus with folk remedies:
- So, for example, honey contributes to the removal of sputum, it is dominated by substances that affect inflammation, kill bacteria, and have expectorant effects. Honey boosts the immune system. It is especially pleasant to drink warm milk with honey. Such a drink is both tasty and he althy for children. It will relieve discomfort in the throat, moisturize the mucous membrane and help with a quick expectorant action.
- There is a wide variety of herbs for those who are thinking how to cleanse the bronchi with folk remedies: chamomile, St. John's wort, nettle, lavender, Ivan tea, thyme, immortelle, coltsfoot, aloe and many other herbs. One tablespoon of any of these herbs is needed. Take a glass, pour a spoonful of the selected herb and pour boiling water to the top. Infuse the broth, cover the glass with gauze and pour into another container. Take fifty milliliters every four hours. Such a remedy relieves inflammation, removes mucus and softens the mucous membrane of the throat.
- You can also use onion and garlic. finelychop the onion, release the garlic juice, mix them with a few tablespoons of sugar. The next step is to put it all in a jar and put it in a warm place for literally 4 hours. Take 1 tablespoon every four hours. Grate the radish and collect the resulting juice, mix with honey. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.
- How to clean the lungs and bronchi after smoking? This tool helps a lot. Three glasses of warm milk, to which you need to add crushed cones in resin. This solution is infused for 2 hours, filtered and taken in a glass twice a day.
- Inhalation will help to cope with phlegm on your own. A decoction of potatoes will cleanse the bronchi. Boil the potatoes, cover your head with a towel over the saucepan and just breathe.
- Clover, thyme and St. John's wort for those who are looking for a way to clear the lungs and bronchi from sputum. It is necessary to boil the herbs in boiling water for 20 minutes and also carry out inhalations. Dill can also be brewed.
- Cottage cheese and sour cream. Heat the cottage cheese, add sour cream and half a teaspoon of soda. This mixture should be applied to the chest and wrap everything with a film. Cover yourself with a blanket for 2 hours.
- In the same way, go under the covers, only for 1 hour with chopped cabbage leaves and honey.
- Potato. Boil potatoes, mash, pour 300 grams of vodka, put this composition all there, on the chest.
- Every day drink from two liters of unsweetened fruit drinks. Or drink two or three glasses of milk with honey. Make a soda solution in the morning, as the alkaline environment will help to better moisturize the respiratory organs.
- The next way to clean the bronchi from dust is to take half a glass after a meal: pour boiling water, wrap in a towel and leave for about 1 hour 2 tablespoons of pine buds.
- There is another method of treatment: sage, licorice root, pine buds. Mix them one by one in a tablespoon, pour two glasses of hot water, leave for 3 hours, pass through cheesecloth and drink 2 tablespoons after three hours.
- Take 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, pour boiling water (glass), add 2 chopped bananas. All this is put on the stove on a small fire, as it boils - remove from the stove. Cool and drink.
- Honey and aloe juice in proportions of one to five. Half tablespoon three times a day
- Remove sputum and properly cooked oatmeal in milk. Pour half a packet of milk into a container, pour a glass of oats and cook until one glass of porridge is obtained. Eat this porridge before every meal.
- Respiratory exercises are also important to remove phlegm from the body. Take a breath, pulling in your stomach, and breathe out, relaxing your stomach, play the game "blow soap bubbles." Such exercises are very important for the normalization of breathing.
Pros of traditional medicine
If you resort to treatment with folk remedies, then, in any case, use proven methods. Although the advantages of traditional medicine are huge: herbs will not only relieve you of sputum, but also help increase immunity, normalize the nervous system. Most folk remediesdo not have any contraindications and, accordingly, do not pose a danger, and treatment with folk remedies is much cheaper than medication, this will help save money. Many medicinal herbs are found in medical preparations. However, please consult your doctor before treatment.
Breathing exercises
Removal of sputum and mucus from the bronchi is a complex of procedures. Wheezing and a characteristic cough testify to the formation of sputum, when the body tries to get rid of mucous secretions by expectoration. In the fight against sputum, all means are good: syrups, tablets, ointments, compresses, inhalations, as well as breathing exercises. If the cough is dry, it should not be suppressed before doing breathing exercises, you need to take drugs to thin the sputum.
It is worth paying attention to how the patient breathes, whether he can breathe through his nose. Many people can't breathe through their nose at all. By the way, in women, chest breathing often predominates, men breathe in their stomachs. For the exercises to be effective, you need to ensure that both the stomach and the chest participate in breathing. The most important thing in breathing exercises is inhalation:
- Inspirations are taken alternately. First uniform, next fractional.
- Inhale by drawing in the abdominal muscles, and exhale sharply, sticking out the stomach.
- Inhale deeply, while the collarbones go down and up, and the abdominal muscles remain at rest.
- Blow soap bubbles. Each exercise is performedat least seven times three times a day.
