The role of inhalation in inflammation of the larynx
Many patients with such a diagnosis are interested in whether it is possible to do inhalations with laryngitis? Doctors say that such procedures are quite effective in eliminating the inflammatory process.
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In what cases are inhalations contraindicated?
There are two types of inhalers - ultrasonic and nebulizer. They are both easy to use. The medicinal components easily penetrate the area of inflammatory processes.
Nebulizer inhalation is contraindicated in the following cases:
- High temperature
- Tendency to nosebleeds
- Severe cardiac and vascular pathologies
- Diseases that lead to unstable heart rhythm
- Bronchial asthma
- Severe laryngitis
- Individual intolerance to the active components of the drug used
As with any treatment method, there are contraindications here too. Doctors prohibit inhalations for laryngitis not only for babies under 1 year old, but also for children under 7 years old.
In addition, steam inhalations are contraindicated in the following pathologies:
- Development of purulent processes - sinusitis, otitis, tonsillitis, etc.
- Laryngitis caused by bacterial infections - this can, on the contrary, increase the rate of their reproduction
This treatment method may also be prohibited for patients with weakened immunity.
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Rules for inhalation for laryngitis
Inhalation is not as easy as it seems at first glance. If you do the procedure incorrectly, you can only worsen the situation. Therefore, before starting, you should carefully study all the rules.
- Inhalations are carried out only in a calm state
- The procedure time is no more than 10 minutes
- Inhalations are not carried out on a full stomach. Doctors advise to carry out the procedure only a few hours after eating
- It is strictly forbidden to talk during the inhalation period and for the next half hour
- You cannot eat or drink after inhalation
- Patients diagnosed with laryngitis should breathe through the mouth and exhale through the nose
- It is strictly forbidden to breathe in a solution that is boiling. This is very harmful for patients with laryngitis
In most cases, doctors prescribe several medications at once. In this case, patients must follow their sequence. Inhalation can be repeated only after 15 minutes. After the phlegm comes out, it is necessary to carry out the procedure with medications that will relieve inflammation and rid the larynx of pathogenic microorganisms.
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Inhalations promote a speedy recovery due to the processes occurring in the larynx:
Thanks to all these beneficial effects, inhalations for inflammation of the larynx can become one of the main methods of therapy.
The duration of the procedures is regulated by the attending physician. Sometimes the symptoms disappear after several inhalations.
When asked whether inhalations can be done for acute, chronic, hypertrophic and atrophic laryngitis, experts indicate that all these forms of the disease are indications for this procedure. However, steam inhalations are carried out only for viral inflammation of the larynx. The doctor can prescribe them after the main treatment of the acute phase.
Chronic laryngitis can be treated at home. Thanks to inhalations, the mucous membrane of the larynx will recover faster.
In addition, it is important to remember that you can do inhalations for laryngitis if there is a risk of developing rhinitis (acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa), pharyngitis (inflammation of the lymphoid tissues of the throat) and tracheitis (inflammation of the trachea).