Respiratory pathologies in babies are considered a frequent occurrence. One of the effective methods of therapy is inhalation with various drugs. Well proven solution "Mukolvan". For inhalation, it is used if necessary to thin the sputum. Let us consider in more detail the features of the use of a mucolytic drug.
Medication Description
Medicinal medicines in the treatment of cough are considered the most effective. The doctor should prescribe such funds, taking into account the type of pathological phenomenon and the reason for its development. The type of cough depends on the stage of the course and the localization of the inflammatory process.
Special attention is paid to the treatment of cough in children. In addition to oral administration of drugs, it is recommended to carry out inhalation therapy using a special device - a nebulizer. For the procedure, a drug such as "Mukolvan" is often prescribed. It is available as a solution and tablets.
"Mukolvan" for inhalation through a nebulizer is used as an expectorant. The active substance of the drug is ambroxol hydrochloride. The component is able to stimulate the serous cells of the glands located on the bronchial mucosa. As a result, viscous sputum is liquefied by additional serous components. The drug significantly accelerates the process of excretion of the secret by increasing the motor activity of the cilia of the ciliated epithelium.
Indications for appointment
Mukolvan solution for inhalation instructions for use refers to secretomotor and secretolytic drugs. This group of drugs effectively copes with prolonged bronchitis and irritating dry cough. The nebulizer turns the solution into an aerosol that enters the most remote parts of the respiratory system and has a therapeutic effect directly on the site of inflammation, bypassing the digestive tract.
According to the annotation, "Mukolvan" for inhalation can be used in the treatment of the following ailments in children and adults:
- laryngitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx);
- acute and chronic bronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- tracheitis;
- bronchiectasis;
- sinusitis;
- poor breathing syndrome;
- bronchial asthma.
It should be taken into account that inhalation therapy is not the main method of treatment of diseases of the respiratory system.
"Mukolvan" forinhalation: how to breed?
In order for the procedure to bring the expected therapeutic effect, and the patient's condition has improved, it is important to follow the recommendations regarding the use of the solution. The liquid in ampoules is suitable for use in compressor and ultrasonic nebulizers.
Before starting the procedure, the drug is diluted with a solution of sodium chloride (0.9%) in a ratio of 1:1. That is, 2 ml of saline is added to 2 ml of the drug.
Inhalations with "Mukolvan" for children
What else does the instruction tell us about such a tool as "Mukolvan" for inhalation? For children under two years of age, the concentration of the active ingredient ambroxol hydrochloride is reduced to 1 ml and diluted in 2 ml of saline. The procedure is carried out twice a day.
For the treatment of cough of various etiologies in children from 2 to 6 years old, the Mukolvan solution is diluted with isotonic fluid in the same ratio, but the number of procedures in this case can be increased up to three times a day. For children over 6 years of age and adolescents, a solution is prepared from 2 ml of Mukolvan and 3-4 ml of saline before each manipulation. Number of procedures – 2-3 per day.
Benefits of inhalation through a nebulizer
In case of pathologies of the respiratory organs, it is important to start a drug effect on the focus of the inflammatory process as soon as possible. That is why inhalation therapy has recently become widely used. Devices such asnebulizers. In this form, the drug is able to penetrate even to the alveoli and small bronchi.
A significant advantage of using the treatment method is the minimal effect of drugs on the body as a whole and the almost absence of side effects. Unlike steam inhalers, there is no risk of burning the mucous surface of the respiratory tract. Therefore, inhalations through a nebulizer can be used to treat the smallest patients (including newborns).
Drugs used for the procedure are most often produced in small plastic containers - nebules. Solutions in glass ampoules intended for injection are also used. It is in this form that "Mukolvan" can be purchased. For inhalations in inflammatory processes in the respiratory system, mucolytics are often used in combination with bronchodilators (Berodual, Ventolin), antibiotics, glucocorticoids (Pulmicort), antiseptics (Dekasan). The treatment regimen depends on the diagnosis made by the specialist and the age category of the patient.
Contraindications
Before using any medication, you must read the instructions. If there are any contraindications, the medicine should not be used for treatment. "Mukolvan" for inhalation instructions for use allows the use of both wet and dry cough. However, it should be borne in mind that the drug is not suitable for the patient if there isintolerance or hypersensitivity to the active ingredient - ambroxol hydrochloride. The mucolytic cannot be used to treat pregnant women due to the negative effect of the active substance on the intrauterine development of the fetus.
Nebulizer therapy in general also has some contraindications. These include:
- patient has pulmonary bleeding:
- cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia:
- pneumothorax:
- heart failure.
Recommendations
It is necessary to stir the solution directly in the nebulizer chamber. First, saline is poured into it, and then the medicine itself. It is important to observe the dosage of the drug "Mukolvan" prescribed by the doctor. For inhalation when coughing, the medicine is often used in combination with antibiotics. Do not use antitussive drugs with Mukolvan.
The duration of the procedure depends on the volume of solution in the nebulizer chamber. Usually inhalation takes no more than 10 minutes. When treating bronchitis during the procedure, it is necessary to breathe deeply through the mouth and try to hold your breath before each exhalation for 1-2 seconds. With tracheitis and laryngitis, inhale through the mouth and exhale through the nose.
"Mukolvan" for inhalation: reviews
According to reviews, the drug copes well with various types of cough and quickly relieves patients from an unpleasant pathological phenomenon. High therapeuticthe drug showed effectiveness in the treatment of wet cough, which is accompanied by difficult discharge of a viscous secret. Mukolvan solution for inhalation through a nebulizer can be used for 7-10 days.
