An affordable alternative to drug treatment and effective prevention of respiratory diseases are inhalations using mineral waters. With due regularity, this procedure can remove inflammation of the mucous organs of the respiratory system and overcome many ailments.
- principle
- Benefits
- procedures Adult
- Children
- What mineral water to choose
- Borjomi
- Vinsentka( Vincentka)
- Essentuki 17
- Essentuki 4
- Nagutskaya 26
- Narzan
- General rules for how to make
- Normal inhalation( steam)
- Inhalation by nebulizer
- Rules of procedure for children
- Inhalation for ailments
- With bronchitis
- With cold
- With laryngitis
- With dry cough
- With bronchial asthma
- With pneumoconeOz
- After pneumonia
- care equipment
- Contraindications
procedure Principle inhalation mineral water possible ways:
- vapor( without the use of special equipment);
- with compressor nebulizers;
- by ultrasonic nebulizers.
With the first method, breathing in pairs of heated mineral water is made, into which, if desired, you can add medicinal herbs( chamomile, St. John's wort, etc.).This method is considered obsolete with the advent of special instruments that facilitate the procedure.
The second and third options are identical in application. Distinctions consist in the features of the work of devices when spraying the drug. Nebulizers split the mineral water poured into a special compartment and serve the steam with a tube and a nozzle in the person's airways. The steam supply pressure is adjustable in most instrument models.
The benefits of
Mineral inhalations bear the following benefits:
to the contents ^Adult
Proven, fastand an easy way to get rid of cough and other diseases by introducing beneficial substances into the lungs and bronchi. And thanks to the naturalness of the used product, it is completely safe. This procedure favorably affects the mucous airways, reduces inflammation, removes phlegm and facilitates coughing. Taking into account that mineral water is a natural product, you can safely repeat the procedure until the final recovery.
Inhalations are recommended to achieve the following results:
- moisturizing the mucous membranes of the respiratory system;
- facilitating sputum formation with a dry and protracted cough;
- acceleration of sputum for accelerated recovery.
For children
The use of inhalations with mineral water for children is similar to that of adults. It has the same effect on the children's body, removes inflammation and displays phlegm.
What mineral water to choose
Mineral waters are alkaline and acidic, and their effect on inhalation is different. Alkaline is recommended more often and is used in the treatment of diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Acid also speeds up the metabolism and blood supply, which makes the phlegm less viscous and contributes to its departure.
Borjomi
When carrying out inhalations with Borjomi, a positive result is achieved due to a significant number of anions and cations in the composition. They protect the body from viruses and eliminate inflammation. Also, inhalations with this mineral water are recognized as effective prevention of infection during the season of colds.
to contents ^Vincentka( Vincentka)
Medium mineralized mineral water, rich in iodine. It is well tolerated when inhaled and positively affects the state of the respiratory tract.
to the table of contents ^Essentuki 17
Healing highly mineralized water is recommended for inhalations by a nebulizer with colds, which are often accompanied by viral and colds.
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Treatment and table water. It is used mainly in drinking treatment, but it is not forbidden for inhalations.
to the table of contents ^Nagutskaya 26
Medicated and table mineralized mineral water, used for diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver, stomach, intestines and urinary tract. The composition is similar to Borjomi, and is therefore also indicated for inhalation.
to the table of contents ^Narzan
Mineral water treated with the melting of Elbrus glaciers, except for the treatment of diseases of the stomach and urinary tract, is often used in inhalations.
to contents ^General rules how to do
Before starting the inhalation, it is necessary to remove the gas from the mineral water. It takes several hours to completely free from gas, so it's best to leave an open container with mineral water for the night.
Usual inhalation( steam)
When there is no nebulizer, you can inhale the old fashioned way. In a large container, heat the mineral water to 38-50 degrees, cover and breathe steam for several minutes( up to 15 minutes).You must be extremely careful with the temperature of heating the water to avoid burns. This method of inhalation is used only in adults.
to table of contents ^Inhalation by nebulizer
In case of hardware inhalation, mineral water is poured into a special compartment of the nebulizer according to the instructions and the vapor or steam is inhaled for 5-10 minutes with the nose or mouth nozzle.
back to contents ^Rules for carrying out the procedure for children
The duration of inhalations for children under 5 years is no more than 3 minutes, the older age is 5-10 minutes. Before starting the procedure, you need to make sure that the child's body temperature does not exceed 37.5 degrees, because this is a contraindication to the administration of inhalation. For babies up to a year, special masks for inhalation are ideal, which are equipped with almost all modern models of nebulizers.
to the table of contents ^Inhalation for ailments
The basic rules for how to perform inhalations for various ailments include the following provisions:
to the table of contents ^With bronchitis
In bronchitis, it is most favorable to use nebulizers that do not raise the temperature of the solution, using weakly alkaline mineral waters. The procedure should be up to 2-4 times a day. The course lasts until the bronchial cleansing and breathing normalization.
to the table of contents ^With a cold
It is advisable to apply an alkaline solution in the nose and use a nebulizer to create a large-dispersed aerosol. Mineral inhalations contribute to the purification of mucus. It is diluted and excreted, and the mucous membrane of the nose is restored and begins to work in a healthy regime. Procedures can be done 2-3 times a day until full recovery or 1 time per day for prevention and with a tendency to nasopharyngeal diseases.
to table of contents ^With laryngitis
With laryngitis, inhalation treatment is considered to be the main treatment, as it directly affects the area of the disease. All types of disease are subject to inhalation treatment, but steam inhalations can be used only in viral type of laryngitis. There are 1-3 procedures a day. The course lasts until complete recovery, after which, as a prophylaxis, you can do 3-4 procedures a week.
to table of contents ^With dry cough
Also inhalations with mineral water are often used in the treatment of dry cough in children and adults, which makes it easier to form and reject sputum and soften cough. You can carry out the procedure and steam method, but no longer than 10 minutes and in the absence of increased body temperature. On the day 2-3 procedures are performed by steam or 3-4 procedures by a nebulizer.
to the table of contents ^In bronchial asthma
Inhalations significantly improve the state of health in bronchial asthma. And with exacerbation, inhalation removes the symptoms of suffocation. To conduct better only nebulizer. It is useful to hold 1-2 procedures each day.
to the table of contents ^With pneumoconiosis
Mineral inhalations with pulmonary disease of lungs - pneumoconiosis - are well proven. There is a noticeable improvement in the condition of the sick person. Conduct only nebulizer. It is useful to hold 1-2 procedures each day.
to table of contents ^After pneumonia
Inhalation with pneumonia can only be carried out when the crisis has passed. Conducted to strengthen immunity, purify the respiratory tract. Up to 3-4 procedures are performed per day. The course continues until the stabilization of health in general.
to contents ^Care for
equipment Nebulizer, like any medical device, requires competent care. On this depends the effectiveness and safety of treatment. When preparing for inhalation, you should wash and dry your hands.
Contraindications
With all the effectiveness and safety of inhalation, there is a list of contraindications to this procedure:
- elevated body temperature;
- bleeding from the nose or inclination to them;
- severe heart and respiratory system diseases.
In any case, it is recommended to consult a doctor before the procedure.