Treatment of wet cough in adults is much faster than dry. Together with sputum, bacteria and infection are washed out of the lungs, which explains the faster recovery. How is a wet cough stopped in an adult? Treatment, drugs are described in this article.
Causes of wet cough
There are many reasons for a wet cough. The main ones include colds and flu. It is they who most often contribute to the occurrence of a cough with mucus discharge.
Wet cough can be caused by sinusitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, as well as various respiratory diseases. For this reason, in adult patients, an intense cough occurs at night or in the morning.
In addition to the above reasons, whooping cough, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, lung tumor, lung gangrene, suppuration can cause cough with sputumlungs. It is for this reason that when such a symptom appears, you should visit a doctor.
Also, a cough with phlegm can be an allergic reaction to chemical or organic substances that contribute to the inflammatory process. In this case, it is very important to identify the allergen so as not to come into contact with it. An untreated cough of an allergic nature can turn into bronchial asthma.
Wet cough characterizes a disease such as bronchitis. With an inflammatory process in the bronchi, the body tries to neutralize the infection and increases the secretion of the mucosa.
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose and upper respiratory organs also provokes sputum production.
Mucus can be released with inflammation of the trachea, pharyngitis and laryngitis. With swelling of the lungs, a cough with sputum discharge is provoked by the ingress of blood plasma into the alveoli of the lungs. This condition requires specialist supervision.
Cough with mucus is observed in people with various cardiac disorders. It is also seen in smokers. In particular, they suffer from attacks in the morning.
Dangerous symptoms
Treatment of wet cough in adults should be carried out under medical supervision if the condition does not improve, but worsens over the course of a week. The list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention include:
- Body temperature of 37.5-38 ºС, which lasts for more than a week in adults, and for five days in children.
- Temperature increase above 38 ºС, which does not decreasefor three days or more.
- Occurrence of symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, choking during therapy for cough with viscous sputum.
- Change in color and consistency of sputum, the appearance of pus and blood in it, as well as an increase in its volume.
- Deterioration of the general condition of the body, asthenia, weight loss, fever, profuse sweating.
- Cough that does not stop within an hour.
- Sudden seizures.
Wet cough treatment
Treatment of a wet cough in adults caused by a cold or a viral infection can also be done at home. But if it does not subside within a week, then you should visit a specialist who will prescribe the necessary examinations. Laboratory tests make it possible to determine the nature of sputum and identify the cause that caused it.
How to cure wet cough in adults?
How to eliminate a wet cough in an adult? In no case should treatment be carried out with drugs against that suppress the protective reflex of the respiratory system. They will promote the secretion and accumulation of mucus in the lungs, which will increase the inflammatory process.
Expectorants and mucolytics are the best for treating phlegm caused by a cold or a virus.
Expectorants and mucolytics
How is wet cough treated in adults? Medicines are selected differently, depending on the nature of the secretion.
If sputumdiffers in density and viscosity, then its liquefaction is required. For this purpose, mucolytic agents are used. Of a number of such drugs, it should be noted ACC, Mukobene, Lazolvan, Ambrogene, Ambrolan, Mucosol, Fluimucil.
If the mucus has a liquid consistency, then in this case it is necessary to stimulate its release. The secret departs better and is removed from the respiratory organs faster. Such drugs belong to the category of expectorants. The category of such drugs includes Amtersol, Muk altin, Doctor MOM, Travisil, Bronchicum, Stoptussin.
Wet cough is stopped with all kinds of herbal infusions and decoctions. Means for expectoration are breast fees and individual plants.
Some of them act on the bronchial mucosa, provoking its irritation and secretion, others irritate the gastric mucosa and excite the vomiting center at the reflex level.
Expectorants are produced both on the basis of plants and on synthetic components.
Most drugs are a combination of mucolytics and expectorants. They contribute to the simultaneous thinning and removal of mucus from the body.
Adults should pay attention to the ointments used in homeopathy. When rubbed, they penetrate through the pores of the skin and enter the bloodstream, which helps to warm up the respiratory system and stimulate recovery.
Using syrups
How to eliminate wet cough? Wet in adults, which is treated by various means,also stopped by means of syrups. They are also used for children. It should be noted that without consulting a doctor, the use of syrup is not recommended. The preparations contain polysaccharides, organic acids, tannins and glycosides. They contribute not only to liquefying sputum, but also to strengthening weakened immunity.
Particularly noteworthy are products based on plants such as thyme, primrose, plantain, senega. The preparations Pectorad, Prospan, Gerbion, Bromhexine received excellent reviews. They stop both wet and dry coughs. When purchasing a similar remedy at a pharmacy, you need to clarify what type of syrup is required in your case.
Home and hardware inhalations
For inhalation when coughing with sputum production, you can prepare a mixture based on mineral water and saline. If you add a few drops of coniferous oil to the composition, the effect will increase significantly.
Therapeutic steam is breathed from any container. In this case, cover your head with a terry towel.
Using a nebulizer
The nebulizer is a highly effective way to eliminate productive cough. When using it, a stream of cold vapor is directed directly to the respiratory organs. The duration of the procedure can be adjusted at your discretion.
Nebulizers are presented in various modifications:
- Steam model. Only essential oils can be used.
- Ultrasonic device. Designed forrelief of bronchitis. Herbal infusions and s alt-based solutions can be used.
- Compressor device. It is versatile.
Rules for using the machine
How to treat a wet cough in adults with a nebulizer? There are certain rules when using the device:
- The procedure is carried out one hour after eating. The duration of inhalation for an adult patient is approximately 10 minutes.
- You should try to exhale and inhale through your mouth, holding your breath between them for 1-2 seconds.
Traditional medicine
Wet cough in an adult, the causes and treatment of which are described in this article, can also be eliminated through folk methods. The recipes are simple.
- Should pour 2 tsp. flaxseeds with a glass of water and simmer for 10 minutes. The broth cools and is drunk during the day. You can add honey to it.
- Art. l. dry grated sage. Grass is poured with a glass of boiling water. The mixture is infused for 30 minutes. Ready infusion is filtered. Milk is added to it in a ratio of 1: 1. Such a drug is drunk 3-4 times a day in a warm form. Pregnant and lactating women should refrain from using it.
- In the period of illness, it is recommended to eat more vegetables.
- Healing herbs help with coughing up mucus. You should mix a glass of lime blossom with half a glass of birch buds, pour the mixture with a glass of water and boil forfor 5 minutes. The broth is filtered and brought to a warm state. A serving is drunk in 3-4 doses during the day. Before use, it is recommended to add 1 tsp to the decoction. honey and half a teaspoon of aloe juice.
- Black radish is used to eliminate wet cough in adults. The root crop should be peeled and grated or cut into small slices. The radish is placed on a plate and poured with honey. Honey can be replaced with sugar. Juice will collect at the bottom of the bowl. It is often drunk in 1 teaspoon. A medium-sized radish can give you a daily dose of juice.
- Ginger tea is an excellent remedy for strengthening immunity and fighting colds and viral diseases. You can add honey to it.
- If there are frozen lingonberries in the house, then you can cook jelly
- Unpleasant, but very effective remedy for wet cough is garlic with milk. Five cloves of peeled garlic are poured with a glass of boiled milk and infused for 30 minutes. Strained infusion is drunk in 2-3 doses in a warm form.
- To eliminate cough with sputum, badger or goose fat is used. They rub the back and chest. A flannel shirt is worn at night. Cough will not disturb during sleep.
Preventive measures
- Frequent fluid intake to loosen phlegm and expectorate.
- Ventilation of the room. It reduces the cough reflex.
- Carrying out wet cleaning, whichrelieves the room of dust and allergens that provoke a deterioration in the patient's well-being.
- Quit smoking, including its passive form.
- Avoiding strong odors.
- Rejection of spicy and spicy food.
There is no need for bed rest in the treatment of cough with sputum. If the general condition is satisfactory, then it is not recommended to lie down all the time. This provokes the accumulation of mucus, which prevents its full discharge.
Conclusion
Wet cough in adults is a symptom of many serious diseases. Therefore, the treatment of wet cough in adults and children is recommended under medical supervision.
The specialist will prescribe appropriate examinations and draw up a suitable treatment regimen. Especially dangerous is a wet cough in children. It can cause serious complications.
To eliminate the symptom, various herbal or chemical-based drugs are used. Traditional medicine methods have also become widespread.
