The history of the inhaler: from ancient Greece to the present day. Types of medicinal solutions

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What is an inhaler?

Inhaler - This is a device designed to introduce drugs to the body with an aerosol method. Simply put, with the help of an inhaler medication through the lungs fall into the body.
It is known that medications can be administered in several ways. Most often this is an oral way, which involves the introduction of a substance through the digestive system. For this, the medicine is produced in tablet form. Less often medicines are introduced parenterally, that is, immediately into the bloodstream. IN this case The drug is produced in an injection form and is introduced into the body by intramuscular or intravenous injections. There is also an aerosol ( or aerogenic) Drug destination path. In this case, drugs fall into the body using the inhaler.

What is the difference between the inhaler from the nebulizer?

Inhaler and inhaler and nebulizer - These are synonyms. Both devices are designed to introduce medicinal substances to the organism with an aerosol method. Nevertheless, it is believed to be between them, although minor, but differences. Nebulizer is able to influence the upper, medium and lower respiratory tract. During its work, he splits the drug solution into small particles. In the size of the resulting particles of nebulizers can be classified into several groups. By this, they differ significantly from some types of inhalers. For example, a steam inhaler does not split medicine into small particles, and immediately turns fluid into steam. Also, this type of inhaler affects the upper respiratory tract, which also distinguishes it from the nebulizer.

Types of inhaler

Depending on the purpose of the destination and the principle of operation, inhalers may be different. To date, there is a wide variety of portable ( portable) Inhalers and nebulizers that can be used at home. However, do not do this without a doctor's council. First of all, the inhalation path of drug administration is not suitable for all diseases. Also, some solutions can lose their properties if you enter them into the body with a nebulizer.
If the aerosol path of the administration of the medication is an integral stage of treatment, the doctor may recommend to purchase an inhaler for use at home.

Types of inhalers and their principle

Name	Operating principle	What diseases are appointed?
*Steam inhaler*	Basically acts on the upper respiratory tract. The principle of operation consists in heating the dosage infusion ( most often herbal ) To a temperature of 45 degrees, after which the fluid turns into steam. Formed on the basis of infusion pairs is inhaled by the patient through a special mask.	It is used both for treatment and for the prevention of diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Most often apply with flu, cold, ritin. Steam inhalers can also be used at home. The advantage of this type of inhaler is the possibility of using not only herbal, but also oil infusions. The disadvantage lies in the effects only on the upper respiratory tract, namely the nasopherler, the lads, the trachea, bronchi.
*Compression inhaler*	With a powerful jet of air, the inhaler splits the drug substance to the aerosol. The device is based on a piston compressor, driving air through a narrow hole. When the air passes through this hole, it is created. high blood pressureUnder the action of which the drug substance falls into small particles from 1 to 10 microns. The decay of the medicinal substance on such small particles helps to penetrate it not only in the upper and medium, but also in the lower respiratory tract.	Treatment and prevention of sharp respiratory diseases is carried out ( ARVI ), bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, asthma. Is a universal inhaler, since it is held with it inhalation any drugs. The minus is an elevated noise level in the compressor. This type of inhaler can be used as in the outpatient ( homemade ) and in stationary ( hospital ) Conditions.
*Ultrasonic inhaler*	With the help of high-frequency ultrasonic waves, the drug substance disintegrates into small particles that penetrate the body through the respiratory tract. In efficiency exceeds steam and compression inhalers several times.	Used to treat and prevent colds and infectious diseases. Inhalers of this type are silent and very compact, which facilitates their use in domestic and hospital conditions. but beneficial features Some drugs can be destroyed under the influence of ultrasound, which limits the use of this type of inhaler.
*Mesh inhalers*	The principle of operation consists in splitting the medicinal substance to the smallest particles with a vibrating membrane.	Used in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper, middle and lower respiratory tract. Most often applied with pneumonia, tracheitis, asthma. An essential disadvantage of mesh-inhalers is their cost. The dignity is high-tech, silent, compactness, as well as the possibility of using the inhaler in a horizontal position ( that is lying ).

The choice of medicinal base depends on the disease. It is important to remember that infusions on herbs are not so safe. Many medicinal herbs can cause allergies and exacerbate diseases such as asthma or obstructive bronchitis. Therefore, even with an ordinary cold before using the inhaler, you must consult with your doctor. Oil solutions are not used in ultrasound inhalers, since they are rapidly destroyed under the action of ultrasonic waves.

Medication method for respiratory tract

Depending on the construct of the inhaler, the drug delivery system to respiratory organs can be continuous, manual and automatic.

Characteristics of drug supply systems are:

Continuous. Such a system implies a continuous feed of the drug throughout the entire inhalation session. The disadvantage of this method is the irrational use of the drug, since there is no option that allows you to control the consumption of medication.
Manual. This method involves independent adjustment of the drug supply process using a special button. When inhaling the device turns on, when exhaled, it turns off. The manual method allows economically to use the drug, but is tedious. Inhalers with a manual medication supply system are not recommended for children aged less than five years.
Automatic. Delivery of the drug starts automatically on the breath and stops in exhalation. Such inhalers are the optimal choice for young children.

Types of medicinal solutions

The choice of solution depends on the disease and from the type of inhaler used. Therefore, only the attending physician can be recommended.

There are the following types of medicinal solutions used in inhalers:

Herbal and oil solutions - Used in steam inhalers and very rarely in compression. Applied with colds, ARVI, rhinitis.
Alkaline solutions (0.9 percent sodium chloride, 2 percent sodium bicarbonate) - Used in compression and ultrasound inhalers. Applied with rhinitis and sinusitis.
Mulcolic solutions - Used only in mesh nebulizers and compression inhalers.

Types of solutions depending on the pathology

Solution	Mechanism of action
*2 percent sodium chloride solution*	Cleans the sinuses of the nose from purulent content. Assigns with swivels, frontitles.
*2 percent sodium bicarbonate solution*	Liquets thick mucus and thereby contributes to the purification of the respiratory tract. It is recommended for chronic and sharp purulent swivels, sinusites, bronchitis.
*Salbutamola solution*	Expanding bronchi, alleviating breathing and eliminating spasm. Appointed with asthma.
*Athrovny solution*	Has an armchairing ( expanding bronchi ) Effect and warns the development of spasm. Appointed with asthma and obstructive bronchitis.
*Solution with lazole*
*Malavit*	It has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal effect. It is recommended for the prevention of viral diseases, for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Since it has an anesthetic effect, recommended for sore throat.
*Solution of hydrocortisone*	It has an immunosuppressive and anti-allergic effect. Appointed with allergic rhinitis and asthma.

There are some groups of drugs that are not used in inhalers. This is explained by their chemical formula.

Drugs that are not used in inhalers

Since the inhaler is intended for the introduction of drugs with an aerosol method, it is assigned mainly for diseases of the respiratory system. At the same time, pathologies are taken into account not only by the lower respiratory tract ( pneumonia and bronchitis), but also the lower ( rhinitis, elementary colds).

To diseases, in the treatment of which inhaler is used, belong:

asthma;
bronchitis;
cold and colds;
rhinitis and samorites.

Inhaler with asthma

Asthma is a chronic obstructive respiratory disease. The basis of this disease is a sharp spasm ( narrowing) Bronchi, which prevents the passage of air into the lungs. The main route of administration of medicines during asthma is an aerosol, which implies the use of the inhaler. Only on the latter, the systemic administration of drugs is prescribed already decompensated stages. All drugs intended for the relief ( elimination) Asthma attacks are used in inhalers. With asthma, compression and ultrasound inhalers are used.

Groups of drugs that are used in the treatment of asthma are:

bronchodulators - Salbutamol, Atrovant, Berotek; used in compression and ultrasound inhalers;
mukolitiki (drugs thinning wet) - Lazolyvan, 2% sodium chloride solution; used in compression and ultrasound inhalers;
hormonal drugs - dexamethasone; Only in compression inhalers.

Before applying the inhaler, you need to shake the inhaler hard, then remove the protective cap from the mouthpiece. After that, the patient makes a deep breath and thumps his head slightly. Tightly clasping mouthpiece with lips, the patient squeezes the inhaler's spray. During compression, the medicinal substance enters the respiratory tract and sprayed on the bronchi mucosa.

Inhaler at a cold

With colds, the aerosol route of drug administration is used very often. Most often steam inhalers based on oil and herbal solutions. Replace the steam inhaler is very simple. To do this, use the inhalation method of hot infusion over open pots. At home, it is often resorted to the beam of potatoes, a salt solution, a solid with food soda and salt.

Steam inhalers are very effective in colds, accompanied by the runny nose and nasal congestion. It is known that this type of inhaler affects the upper respiratory tract, namely the nasal sinus, nose, nose-beam, trachea. The advantage of the steam inhaler is that in this case, essential oils and herbal infusions can be used.

Most often used infusions for colds

Name	How to apply?
*Solution with sea buckthorn*	250 milliliters ( 1 cup ) Distilled water is heated to 70 - 80 degrees and mixed with one teaspoon of cook salt. 15 drops of sea buckthorn oil add to the resulting solution. The solution is poured into the inhaler, after which the procedure is carried out. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. The solution is used once, a new solution is made for re-procedure.
*Solution with calanchoe*	A glass with a physiological solution is mixed with a teaspoon of salt and heated up to 50 degrees. 20 drops of Calanechoe juice are added to the resulting solution. It is important to know that at a temperature of more than 50 degrees, calangean loses its therapeutic properties. Therefore, it is not necessary to boil the solution.
*Hypertensive saline*	Hypertensive saline solution is nothing more than a strong salt solution. It is very effective in concert. Inhalation and washing with a salt solution remove the accumulated mucus from the nasal cavity.

Inhaler with bronchitis

With bronchitis, compression or ultrasonic inhalers are used, while the steam is not effective. It is explained by the fact that the bronchitis is affected by bronchitis, which is located in the lower respiratory departments. Steam inhalers spend medicines only on the upper respiratory tract, without reaching the lower.
With sharp bronchitis without obstructive component, diluting agents are used ( mukolitiki) and antibiotics. These include Lazolyvan, Furacilin, Malavit. If the bronchitis is chronic, then the most often used browing drugs ( teophyllin).

Inhaler with rhinitis and swivel

With inappropriate forms of rhinitis and hymoritis, the inhaler treatment is recommended ( or nebulizer). Often inhalation nebulizer with hymorite are the only effective treatment method. The inhaler sprays the cure for the smallest particles that reach the nasal sinuses. Finding directly on the mucous sinuses, the medicine very quickly has its healing effect. That is why therapy inhaler always gives positive results. By efficiency, this method of treatment of sinusitis, rhinitis and sinusits \u200b\u200bis several times superior to sprays, drops, pills. Most often solutions for this are available in the finished form.

To drugs that are used in the treatment of hymoritis include:

malavit.

Inhalers for children

Inhalers for children are widely used in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system. All inhalers are divided into two large groups - steam devices and nebulizers.

Children's steam inhalers

The action of the steam inhaler is heating the drug ( or suspension from water and medicine), as a result, the drug turns into pairs, which is supplied to the respiratory tract. A simple design of such a device determines the low cost and, at the same time, large restrictions on the operation of the device.

Restrictions on the use of steam inhaler are:

steam inhalers can be used only for the treatment of organs entering the upper respiratory system ( nose, larynx, pharynx);
for bronchi and lungs, such devices are not effective, since steam is not able to deliver the drug to these organs;
when heated, therapeutic properties of many drugs decrease, which is also negatively affected by inhalation therapy;
the presence of a hot steam does not allow to use such inhalers for the treatment of children whose age does not reach one year;
it is also impossible to carry out therapy by steam if the child has temperatures above 37.5 degrees.

Given all the characteristics of the steam inhaler, it is obvious that it is the optimal choice for the treatment of respiratory pathologies in children older yearwhich proceed without complications and are accompanied by a laid nose, blushing throat.

Nebulizers ( inhalerators) for kids

The peculiarity of the nebulizer is that the device breaks the drug into small particles. When using such an appliance, the child does not inhale steam, and the cloud into which the medicine turns. Aerosol particles are distinguished by small sizes, so such devices can be used to treat and prevent organs of both the upper and lower respiratory system. At the same time, the medicine does not heat up, as in a vapor inhaler, which allows the use of a nebulizer to treat small and even newborn children.

The dimensions of the aerosol cloud particles depend on the technical characteristics of the device. The less dispersion, the further penetrates the drug into the respiratory tract. The largest particles settle in the oral cavity, the smallest - reach Alveol ( upper lung fragments). Aerosol particles are measured in microns ( measurement units of 0.001 millimeter). Many of the nebulizer models allow you to adjust the size of the aerosol particles using special nozzles.

Correspondences between the sizes of the aerosol particles and the organs they reach are:

rota cavity - from 8 to 10 microns;
mountain, nasopharynk, nasal cavity - from 5 from 8 microns;
trachea, bronchi - from 3 to 5 microns;
bronchioles ( organs located at the transition of bronchi into the lungs) - from 1 to 3 microns;
alveola - from 0.5 to 3 microns.

The main distinguishing characteristic of nebulizers is a system that converts the drug into the aerosol.

The varieties of children's nebulizers are:

ultrasound;
compressor;
electron-mesh.

Ultrasound nebulizers
In ultrasound nebulizers, the medicine turns into a fog with a plate that vibrates strongly. Such models of inhalers are characterized by silent operation and small size. It is ultrasound inhalers that are recommended to acquire for the treatment of infants ( children up to the year). At the same time, the exploitation of these devices has a number of restrictions on the type of drugs used.

In ultrasound inhalers, it is not recommended to use hormonal and expectorant drugs, because ultrasound destroys them. Also, there should be no inhalation using antibiotics and some means to increase immunity.

Compressor nebulizers
In the compressor inhalers, the transformation of the drug occurs with a powerful air jet, which the compressor sends. In comparison with ultrasound models, compressor nebulizers are characterized by a more noisy work and large sizes. The key advantage of such an apparatus is its versatility, as any drugs can be used in it.

Electron-Mesh Nebulizers
In electron-mesh inhalers, the drug is converted into an aerosol with a membrane, on the surface of which a large number of fine holes are located. During the operation of the membrane, the membrane vibrates, passing through itself a medicinal solution and breaking it into small particles. These nebulizers have the benefits of ultrasound and compressor inhalers. Aerosol particles are distinguished by small sizes, so such devices are effective in treating all the departments of the respiratory tract. Any drugs can be used as a medicine in electron-mesh nebulizers. The design features of such inhalers allow us to spend the medicine with significant savings in comparison with other types of nebulizers, which is especially important when using expensive means.

The minuses of electron-net nebulizers include their high cost. Also, such devices require special care, which is washing and drying the membrane.

Scope of application of children's inhalers

Inhalers are used to treat and prevent diseases of the respiratory tract of various nature. Inhalation therapy ( treatment inhaler) Improves microcirculation in the mucous membranes of the organs of the respiratory system, which helps reduce the swelling and rapid regeneration of tissues. With the help of a device for inhalations, drugs are delivered to the most distant zones of the respiratory system, which makes treatment more efficient. Also, the use of some inhaler models allows to eliminate bronchial spasms, reduces inflammatory processes and strengthens the local immunity of the respiratory system.

Diseases in which inhalation therapy is shown are:

bronchial asthma;
obstructive pulmonary disease ( the disease in which the air clearance is narrowed in the lungs);
fibergation ( the defeat of the organs that distinguishes the mucus, including the lungs);
respiratory distress syndrome in newborns ( respiratory Disorder);
pneumonia of various origin;
allergies, accompanied by the defeat of the organs of the respiratory system;
bronchildren dysplasia ( the defeat of the bronchi and pulmonary fabrics, developing most often in premature babies);
bronchitol ( inflammation of bronchiole);
bronchitis ( inflammatory defeat of bronchi);
rhinitis ( inflammation of the nose mucosa);
tonsillitis ( inflammatory lesion of almonds);
pharyngitis ( inflammation of the mucous pharynx);
different types of flu.

Rules for using children's inhaler

Regardless of the type and model of the inhaler, the operation of the device is carried out in accordance with the range of rules. Also, equipment can be specific, intended only for this model, recommendations that are specified in the instructions for use.

The general rules of the inhaler are:

For inhalation, solutions consisting of a drug and saline are most often used in a ratio of 1 to 1. Some drugs are applied in pure form. In rare cases, a solution of medication and boiled water can be used.
The liquid must be pouring into a special chamber, after which the nebulizer cover should be closed. The volume of the finished solution is determined by the doctor, but in most cases does not exceed 5 milliliters.
Then the particle size of the aerosol cloud should be set, into which the device will turn the drug solution. This parameter depends on which therapeutic impact will be provided to which the respiratory system department.
After that, you need to connect the nozzle through which the drug will be submitted. For children under 3 years old, it is better to use the nozzle in the form of a mask. More than an adulthood, mouthpieces are effective, which are inserted into the mouth or nasal cavity.
The duration of inhalation is established by a doctor, but, as a rule, does not exceed 10 minutes. When carrying out the procedure, parents must ensure that the baby's breathing is smooth and calm.
After the session is completed, all the nozzles and the chamber for the drug should be disconnected, soak in the soap solution for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with boiling water and dry outdoors.

What drugs can be used in children's inhalers?

The children's inhalers use a wide range of medicines.

Groups of drugs that are used in nebulizers are:

Broncholitics. Designed to reduce the symptoms of bronchial asthma and removal of spasms in certain diseases of the respiratory tract. Can be used in all types of inhalers. Used in conjunction with saline. The most popular bronchyolic preparation for inhalation therapy is Berrodal. Also used such as Berretk, Atrovant, Salbutamol.
Antibiotics. Shown in diseases of the respiratory system that proceed with complications. Can only be used in compressor or electron-mesh nebulizers. Antibiotics are used in conjunction with saline. For inhalations, drugs such as dioxidine and ceftriaxone are used.
Antiseptics. Assigned in diseases of the upper respiratory tract and can be used in any inhalers. The most common drug is Miramistin, which is used in its pure form. Also used streptomycin, furacilin, gentamicin.
Immunomodulators. Used for the treatment and prevention of viral diseases. The drug interferon is most commonly appointed, which must be divided by boiled water before use, and not with saline. For inhalation with this means, only compressor or electron-mesh nebulizers can be involved.
Vaconishing drugs. Showing to facilitate the symptoms during a cold and used with saline. Delivery of the drug is carried out using a special nasal nozzle. The most common medicine is naphtizin, which can be used in any kind of inhalers.
Hormonal preparations. Includes bronchial asthma therapy and obstructive lung disease. Not used in models of inhalers with ultrasound. Most often for nebulizer therapy, the drug pulmicort is prescribed. Depending on the age of the patient and the instructions of the doctor, can be used in solution or pure.
Mukolithics. They are a group of drugs intended for wet wet, and are prescribed with bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia. The most common musolithic means for inhalation is a lazolvan, which is used in conjunction with physical and can be used in any devices. Also to reduce viscosity and easier spanning of sputum, mineral waters such as Essentuki, Narzan or Borjomi can be used. Before use, water must be warm and shake intensively to get rid of gases.

There are a number of drugs that cannot be used to conduct inhalation therapy regardless of the type of device, the age of the child and other factors.

Preparations that are not used in nebulizers are:

any solutions that contain oils;
independently cooked tools from tablets, herbs;
sweet cough syrups;
dimedrol, Papaverin, Eufillin.

When choosing an inhaler for a child, take note, for what purposes the device will most often use. So, due to restrictions in the preparations used, with frequent bronchitis, asthma or allergies should not be purchased ultrasound nebulizers. The optimal choice in such diseases will be a compressor or electron-mesh nebulizer. Ultrasonic devices are suitable for therapy of colds.

There are other criteria to consider when choosing a nebulizer for a child.

Circumstances that should be considered when choosing a children's inhaler are:

The form. So that the inhalation does not provoke fear and reluctance to carry out the procedure, it is recommended to choose instruments in the form of children's toys, animals, fairy-tale heroes.
Equipment. Those models of inhalers, which have the necessary set of nozzles corresponding to the age of the child should be chosen.
Materials. When buying a nebulizer for breastfeeding, special attention should be paid to the materials from which the mask and other elements in contact with the breathing paths of the child are made. These parts should be made of soft hypoallergenic plastic.
Mobility. If the device is purchased for regular operation, which is relevant in chronic diseases, you should prefer models with a removable battery or batteries. This will allow you to use the device in transport and other places where there is no electricity.

Before use, you must consult with a specialist.

INHALER

device (various devices) for treatment by inhalation, i.e. inhalation sprayed by this device of particles K.N. liquids, steam, gas, etc.

A full dictionary of foreign words included in Russian.- Popov M., 1907 .

INHALER

the device for inhalation of air with the particles of medical substances sprayed in it.

Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language. - Chudinov A.N., 1910 .

INHALER

different device for inhalation of air with finely sprayed particles of any medical substances, eg, essential oil, vapor.

Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language. - Pavlenkov F., 1907 .

Inhaler

1) inhalation treatment device;

2) Apparatus for the supply of oxygen by the victim during an accident in the mine.

New dictionary foreign words.- by edwart,, 2009 .

Inhaler

inhalation treatment device

Big Dictionary Foreign Words. - PDDK Publishing House, 2007 .

Inhaler

but, m. (it. Inhalator. lat. - cm. inhalation).
1. Device for treatment inhalation.
2. Apparatus for feeding the oxygen victim with an accident in the mine.
Inhalans - related to the inhaler, inhalers.

Dictionary Foreign words L. P. Krycin.- M: Russian, 1998 .

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Inhaler, inhaler, husband. (honey.). A device with a spray gun for inhalation. Explanatory dictionary of Ushakov. D.N. Ushakov. 1935 1940 ... Explanatory Dictionary Ushakov

Inhaler, a, husband. The device for inhalation. | arr. Inhalant, Aya, OE. Explanatory dictionary of Ozhegov. S.I. Ozhegov, N.Yu. Swedov. 1949 1992 ... Explanatory dictionary of Ozhegov

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inhaler (lat. Inhalo, inhalatum inhale)

the device for the production of aerosols or vapor-gas mixtures and their introduction into the respiratory pathways of a person with a prophylactic or therapeutic goal.

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inhaler, m. (honey). A device with a spray gun for inhalation.

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A, m. The device for inhalation.

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m. Apparatus, spraying medicinal solutions.

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Inhaler

Inhaler - Apparatus for administering medicines by inhalation. Inhalers are steam (the effect of the inhaler is based on the effect of the evaporation of the drug substance), ultrasound (inhalers allow spraying drugs in the form of a small aerosol, the breaking of the fluid is achieved by vibrating the special plate of the emitter on the ultrasonic frequency) and compressor (such inhalers form an aerosol cloud using the compressor , creating a fairly powerful air flow through a small hole in a nebulizer chamber containing a healing solution).

Examples of the use of the word inhaler in the literature.

He raised the bag higher, so that it is better for him to be visible: blue dermis, pink pills, nasty looks of opium poop in red mint cellophane, magician crystals, similar to oily yellow sputum sputters, plastic inhalerators With the boiled knife names of Japanese manufacturers.

Eddie squeezed inhaler In a healthy hand, Bill thought that he really looked like a drowned crush than on the boy.

Finally heard hissing inhaler - Griffith injected his medicine into his throat.

Eddie again took his inhaler And heaped the healing fog into the lungs with a long subtle creamy sound.

July July, - said Eddie thoughtfully, rolling his inhaler On the table from one hand to another and back.

Suddenly everyone saw that inhaler Eddie itself began to ride on the table.

In the package with shopping lay a new inhaler And, coming out from here, he could enjoy his life-giving content.

He looked at inhaler, comfortable in the middle of the parish-part book of the pharmacy, wanted to ask him, but did not care.

I ask I ask and gone, giving way to another, more urgent thought: I need my inhalerAnd I want to get out here.

Here Eddie grabbed his inhaler And the white package with medicines and rushed to run.

What exactly, it was still to think about, that he took up many years later, putting a glass in front of him in the table in the library, holding a glass with Gin and plum juice, holding at hand inhalerwhen I said the rest, that even then, in childhood, I felt that this incident was very great importance "For this, he was already enough adults, but not in order to accurately understand what kind of.

He grabbed inhaler, not paying attention to pain in your hand, and pressed the button.

Eddie kept in one hand inhaler, squeezing it, squeezing and pursing again as the standing hlyak, trying to pump up his muscles with a tennis ball.

He took his own inhaler From the puddles of carbonated water, put it in the mouth and pressed the button.

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The inhaler is a special apparatus, with the help of which the medicine comes directly into the respiratory system, while in this case, with a prophylactic and therapeutic effect.

And I invented it very much and for a long time, in ancient Greece. For the first time, a description of such a device is found in the work of Galen. Of course, he had a primitive appearance, but the very fact of its existence in antiquity is scientifically proven. This drug was used in therapeutic and preventive purposes. Most often, the doctors of those times, recommended to patients to breathe by sea air, and means for carrying out this procedure, mint, menthol, as well as eucalyptus.

Prerequisites for his occurrence were frequent diseases People of the upper respiratory tract, as well as the tuberculosis incurable at that time, which has become a real "black death" for many. The incidence was only grew over time and occurred not only in adults, but also in children. It was not possible to cure him with ordinary herbs. Therefore, it was necessary to look for new treatments. Here is the method and became the inhaler.

Often you can hear the word "nebulizer". Many begin to be lost in guess, because such a word is heard for the first time. Therefore, studying the history of the inhaler, you should know that more than earlier the name it was exactly this. 200 years ago he was pretty much huge and completely not portable, but already in 1859, thanks to J.Seilsu, the first portable inhaler was inhabred in Paris. Starting from 1872, this unit is included in one of the significant funds for each shekar.

From Latin, the word "nebulizer" is translated as "fog" or "cloud", but means a special tool that is intended for medicine, in order to convert liquid into an aerosol with a jet of pairs. Thus, doctors could have been successfully treated both colds, cough and lung inflammation, as well as tuberculosis. Over time, this device has been improved. On sale and use included compressor inhalers, which are still popular and in demand. This inhaler is unique in its kind.

Prices in online stores:

		Med.Gramix.	4 599 R.

		Electrozon.	3 650 R.

First, the aerosol is formed thanks to respiratory resolution. Secondly, the medicine has the ability to be divided into small microparticles and easily penetrate not only in the upper respiratory tract (mouth, nasopharya, trachea), but also to the lower, thus reaching the bronchi.
There are two forms of such inhalers: stationary and portable. In most part, stationary are used only in clinics, because they are bulky. But portable inhalers can always take with them and keep ready, as it is compact and very comfortable.

At the present time of the development of science, technology, biology and medicine, old drugs are very quickly obsolete. So now has come new stage development of the inhaler.
Ultrasonic inhaler is the newest apparatus that is used for deep treatment of the entire respiratory system. It is he who is able to treat even the lungs, and it makes it quickly and efficiently. It should be noted that the inhalers are very useful both in therapeutic and prophylactic measurements. And his need is always growing. That is why this drug will be improved and becomes the most convenient, high-quality and portable every day.

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Last update of the article: 04/23/2018

The question of how to choose an inhaler for the child and the whole family is extremely important, since this adaptation refers to medical equipment. Under the inhaler, they understand a special device intended for the use of drugs by their inhalation. A similar device is used both in traditional and folk medicine for the treatment of diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract. In some situations, the inhaler is indispensable to relieve an allergic or bronchial attack.

Inhalation appliances for home use have many positive qualities: They are easy to operate, comfortable, portable, are able to accurately dispense the drug, providing its ambulance. Domestic and foreign manufacturers offer many modern inhalation apparatus. From our article you will learn what kind of inhalers are available, which device will suit the cosmetology procedures, and which is meant only for the treatment of small children.

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Before considering the main varieties of instruments for carrying out inhalation procedures, we will describe in the peculiarities of this therapeutic method.

In the medical literature, under inhalation, the methods of administering drugs by inhalation of vapor-or gaseous drugs with a certain size of small particles are understood.

The therapeutic effect of these procedures is based on the fact that therapeutic agents are able to be transported deep into breathing channels. Similarly, it is impossible to achieve other methods, for example, rinsing or irrigation of the throat with aerosols.

In addition, in contrast to tableted and capsule preparations, used inside, drugs with inhalations are almost instantly achieved to the destination and are not passing through the gastrointestinal tract. That is, the risk of adverse reactions is significantly reduced.

Inhalation procedures are used in case:

Despite the high efficiency of this inhalation procedure in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory tract, several states are distinguished, which are contraindications and restrictions to the use of the inhaler.

These states include:

hypertension of the 3rd degree;
cavernous tuberculosis;
respiratory failure of the 3rd degree;
light, nasal bleeding and / or predisposition to them;
heart failure;
high body temperature (above 37.5 ° C).

Thus, the use of the inhaler is better to prepare with the attending doctor. It is a medical worker who will determine the need for this procedure, and will also write the required drugs.

Choosing an inhaler for a child, parents are constantly faced with such a concept as "nebulizer." What is it and how does this device differ from the standard inhalation apparatus?

Nebulazer (from lat. Nebula - "cloud", "fog") is a device that is converting a drug from a liquid into an aerosol and inhaling it in an inhalation method. That is, the nebulizer is a type of inhaler, which performs the same functions.

It should be noted that the nebulizer is a more modern and efficient device, since it has a point effect on the respiratory tract, supplying a medicine strictly to a specific area. Such accuracy is ensured by the dimensions of the drug particles - from 1 to 10 microns in diameter.

The smaller the aerosol particles, the more deep and remote areas of the respiratory tract they will be able to get. For example, particles in 1 - 2 microns (μm) reaches alveoli, and 10 micron particles will settle in the nasophal.

Let us consider in more detail the data on which parties of the respiratory tract correspond to particles of certain sizes:

8 - 10 μm - mouth cavity;
5 - 8 μm - upper respiratory paths: nasopharynk cavity and larynx;
3 - 5 microns - trachea and bronchial channels;
1 - 3 μm - bronchioles;
0.5 - 2 μm - alveoli.

And one more important clarification is a standard steam inhaler cannot be attributed to nebulizers due to the size of the particles of the healing solution. However, in the end, it can be said that there are not very many differences between these devices.

That is why many companies use a double name - an inhaler nebulizer, which is another argument in favor of their equality. In this case, several types of inhalation devices can be distinguished.

What are there inhalers and nebulizers?

For home use in previous times, primitive devices were used, which allowed to turn liquid drugs to par. Recall at least a saucepan with boiled potatoes or hot water container.

Today, pharmacies and online stores offer a variety of different inhalation drugs that differ in form, the mechanism of action and value. How to get the best inhaler for the child and the whole family in such a situation and not mistaken with the choice?

Before proceeding to the description of each type, it should be clarified that only the steam fixture should be taken directly to the inhalers. The remaining three varieties of the device are increasingly relating to nebulizers - more advanced versions of inhalation instruments.

View of the inhaler	Operating principle	Appointments to use
Steam inhaler	Therapeutic fluid is heated, as a result of which infusion turns into steam. His inhales the patient through a special nozzle.	Apply for therapy and prevent diseases of the upper diversion of the respiratory tract (nasopharynk, larynx). Especially often used with flu, ritin.
Compressor nebulizer	With the help of a powerful air flow producing a piston compressor, the device splits the medicine for the smallest particles and sends them to all the respiratory tract.	Suitable for therapy and warnings of Orz, bronchitis, inflammation of light, asthma. You can use almost all types of drugs.
Ultrasonic nebulizer	With the help of high-frequency ultrasonic waves, the medicine is split into the smallest particles sending to the farthest respiratory departments.	You can use for the treatment and cold of a variety of diseases of the light system (including allergies and asthma), adjusting the dimensions of fine particles.
Mesh nebulizers	The vibrating plate (membrane) splits the drug to the smallest particles penetrating any respiratory tract.	Apply for therapy in chronic and heavy inflammatory diseases of the upper, middle and lower departments of the respiratory tract. Usually used when inflammation of the lungs, tracheake, asthma.

Inhaler vapor

For decades and even centuries in cold therapy and a cold, the simplest steam inhalation device was used, which was constructed often from remedies.

So, boiling water was poured into the container, the colder was covered with a blanket and breathed a hot ferry, which contained essential oils, healing grains, alcohol tinctures.

Later this method Treatment was somewhat improved. The steam generator was the usual kettle, in whose spout I was inserted with a tube of thick paper - a kind of nozzle was a kind of nozzle, through which a man breathed healing pairs.

Today, modern steam inhalation apparatus, equipped with a steam supply control mechanism and its temperature modes. In addition, there are several nozzles that are intended for both kids.

Main advantages:

helps from cough and runny nose with a child and adults, is able to raise local immunity;
low price and availability;
easy control and operation, all parts can be washed and disinfect;
inhalation procedures can be carried out with herbal irons and tincture, essential oils, drugs, mineral water;
excellent proven in cosmetology, since the skin pores effectively purify.

Basic Disadvantages:

it is impossible to apply the device at a body temperature above 37.5 ° C;
if the child is small, it is difficult to keep it over the mask during the inhalation procedure;
steam particles are too large, so the medicine is not able to achieve the lower airway departments;
active ingredients of many types of drugs (antibiotic drugs, hormonal and antispasmodic agents) are destroyed at high temperatures And become practically useless.

Steam inhalers are not recommended for the use of children under 12 months. Due to the peculiarities of the building of the respiratory tract and the absence of a fading skill in infants, a softened mucus can climb the lumens of the trachea with a sputum, which is fraught with the attack of choking.

In addition, warm steam is able to "pull the infection with a spree to the lower areas of the bronchopulmonary system, which as a result can lead to inflammation of bronchi, bronchiole or lungs. And this is a serious danger to the health and life of the baby.

MED 2000 COW

The steam inhaler is suitable and adults, and kids. It is in order to interest the little children in inhalation procedures, designers and developed an unusual and cute product shape - the cute "borer".

Inhaler-operating inhaler heats the healing solution, transforming it into steam. The device is equipped with an adjustment of the medication spraying, which allows you to install and change the size of steam particles.

Pros:

unusual design suitable for a small child;
particle size regulator;
tube telescope for steam temperature control;
there are masks for inhalation and for cosmetology procedures;
the possibility of using herbal decoctions and tinctures.

Minuses:

loudly noise;
there are no nozzles for parents, only cosmetology;
couples can burn in case of negligence.

You can purchase this device in the oldest domestic online store of children's goods (link to the steam inhaler). The approximate cost of medical equipment is 2580 rubles.

Inhaler compressor (inkjet)

The compressor inhaler is considered a universal type of such devices, since it is suitable for both adults and children of all ages.

The device creates finely dispersive aerosols penetrating into the deepest areas of the respiratory tract. The nebulizer functions due to the splitting of the liquid drug of the air jet under greater pressure. Air flow is formed using a compressor and narrow slitThrough which the air jet is driven.

A compression nebulizer consists of a compressor, chamber and air vent. In the compressor housing, there is a container in which the corresponding drug is poured. It passes into the camera, where it is transformed into an aerosol.

Main advantages:

included there is a mouthpiece for inhalation of the drug through the oral cavity and mask, which is intended for the preparation of the drug through the nose;
easy to operate, all parts of the design can be washed and disinfected;
apply to the use of almost all drugs, including antibacterial and hormonal agents;
you can change the sizes of aerosol particles, which allows you to adjust the penetration level of the drug into the respiratory tract;
the compressor inhaler can be used in children from birth, including premature babies;
used in a lying and sleeping patient;
some inhalation apparatus are made in the form of bright toys, which is important in childhood;
optimum cost.

Basic Disadvantages:

noisy work;
a rather large and heavy device, so it cannot be taken with you on the journey;
many models are not suitable for the use of vegetable infusions, essential oils.

Of all the varieties of nebulizers, the compressor inhaler is considered the most optimal device for the whole family. It is used from the first days of the child's life not only for cold therapy, but also to relieve asthmatic seizures.

OMRON COMPAIR C28.

Momron produces good inhalation apparatus. And this model is no exception. Compair C28 is intended for therapy and prevention of sharp and chronic ailments of all departments of the respiratory tract.

The device is characterized by high performance, a powerful compressor. In the treatment, you can use a variety of medicinal preparations, antibiotic products, mineral water, saline. Ideal for kids, weakened and elderly patients.

Pros:

compactness;
suitable for babies;
complete includes children's and adult masks, mouthpiece and nasal cavity;
penetrates even in the deepest departments of the respiratory tract;
a wide range of drugs used;
there is a bag for storage.

Minuses:

noisy device;
requires regular disinfection.

You can buy this inhalation apparatus in a pharmacy and in the online store. So, you can consider the proposal of a well-known domestic online seller (reference to the device). Approximate cost of the product - 5,872 rubles.

Inhaler ultrasound

Another kind of nebulizers, which is characterized by high efficiency, noiselessness and compactness. The operation of the device is based on the transformation of the healing solution into an aerosol fog with ultrasound, which is created by oscillations of a thin plate.

Often, ultrasound inhalers include rechargeable batteries, allowing them to use them not only at home, but also in "hiking" conditions. Separate models are equipped with automotive adapters for recharging while traveling.

What nebulizer is more efficient - compressor or ultrasonic? If you judge the performance, the inhaler working with ultrasound allows you to rather spray the healing aerosol according to the inflamed surface of the respiratory tract.

Main advantages:

it works silently, so small children are not afraid of the device turned on;
compact, because it can be taken with him on a journey and even recharge from the car battery;
it is characterized by increased productivity (for a quarter of an hour, almost all mucosa of the respiratory tract) is irrigated);
easy in circulation and operation.

Basic Disadvantages:

non-all models can use oil essentials, healing plants;
some hormonal and antibacterial agents, expectorant drugs are destroyed under the influence of ultrasound;
the distance between the sprayer and the nozzle is small, so it is difficult to use a nebulizer for children under six months and underlying patients;
regularly need to change drugs for medicines, other additional accessories;
quite high cost of the device.

Ultrasonic nebulizer is difficult to call a universal adaptation due to a number of features. But feedback on this type of devices is mostly positive. Noiselessness and productivity allows it to use it for cold therapy, ORZ, inflammation of the bronchi among the children over 6 months of age.

A & D UN-231

This device is distinguished by compactness, ease and mobility. The device can be taken with you on the trip, especially since there is a car adapter. Another feature of the inhaler is simplicity of control, just press only one button.

It is intended for therapy and prevention of diseases of all respiratory tract. The focus of the exposure of the aerosol flow is provided by the function of regulating the air flow. The average particle size is 5 microns.

Pros:

compactness and ease;
long service life;
silent work;
there is a children's and adult masks;
air flow monitoring;
automatically turns off, protected from overheating.

Minuses:

one functioning mode limits the supply of drug into the lower departments;
you can use only aqueous solutions.

Very good offer from the popular domestic online store (link to ultrasonic nebulizer). Approximate cost - 3900 rubles.

Membrane inhaler

This type of inhalation device has several similar names: a mesh nebulizer, an electron-mesh inhaler, a mesh nebulizer (from the English. Mesh - "network cell", lat. Nebula - "fog", "cloud").

Similar names are associated with the main constructive feature - a vibrating plate having great amount Small holes. Passing through a similar "lattice", the drops of the solution are converted into microscopic particles, which form the healing aerosol.

Such an nebulizer is ideal for children and adults. With its use, a very small amount of drug is required. If we compare a mesh nebulizer with other varieties of inhalation devices, then spraying and sedimentation of the particles of the drug when using the electron-mesh inhaler is very high.

Main advantages:

silent work;
easiness and compactness;
can work from batteries and power grids;
efficiency (spending smaller drugs compared to counterparts);
it works even in a horizontal position;
you can use any types of drugs, including hormones, bronchodylators, antibacterial agents and essential oils.

Basic Disadvantages:

very high cost;
the device requires increased care, a regular flushing of the membrane, mesh and other components.

If you do not take into account these negative sides, then Mesh-Nebulizers Many experts consider the highest-tech device. Doctors advise to apply such an inhaler in the treatment of children with severe diseases, for example, with asthma or cystic acid.

Omron Ne U22.

Those parents who bought a mesh nebulizer from the famous Japanese manufacturer note the high quality of the product and its compactness. This is one of the smallest and lung models among all electron-mesh inhalation apparatus.

Unique development - a vibrating mesh - allows you to preserve particles of therapeutic solution, does not allow them to disintegrate. That is why the tank of the adaptation is allowed to pour hormonal and antibacterial drugs.

Pros:

compactness and lightweight device;
can work at any angle;
four-hour continuous work thanks to batteries;
shockproof hull;
silent work;
the possibility of using antibiotics and hormones.

Minuses:

high price;
none in the network adapter set.

You can purchase a medical device in the oldest domestic online shopping area, which offers a wide selection of a wide variety of products for children (reference to the device). Approximate cost - 14,945 rubles.

And yet it is quite difficult to unambiguously answer the question, the inhaler-nebulizer is better to purchase. All varieties have certain advantages and disadvantages. It is important to choose that device that is optimally suitable for you and your child.

To understand the question, which inhaler is better to buy, it is necessary to know not only the type of device, but also other characteristics. Let's talk more about what parameters special attention should be paid when choosing an inhalation apparatus.

Age of child

This parameter is extremely important because not all inhalation apparatus are suitable from birth. A bright example is a steam inhaler, which is recommended to be used only after 12 months of age due to the design features.

The remaining types of inhalers - compressor, ultrasound and mesh - can be used almost from the first days of life. In addition, such nebulizers are allowed to use (if the design allows) in case of prematurity of the child, the presence of heavy somatic diseases.

Compactness and mobility

There are models of various weights and sizes in the market. If you plan to use the device exclusively in the house, it is not particularly worried about this parameter.

Another thing, if the family leads an active lifestyle and is often in the roadway. In this case, more compact devices should be selected, which are placed in a small bag.

The optimal option is the purchase of inhalation devices that are able to work from the battery for a long period of time. This indicator is particularly relevant for parents whose child suffers from asthma or allergies.

Silent work

Choosing an inhaler for children, especially small, it is necessary to pay attention to this indicator. An older baby and a child can scare an overly loud fixture and flatly refuses the inhalation procedure.

In addition, no noisy nebulizers are impossible to use when the baby rests or sleeps. Of all types of inhalation drugs, the inhaler compressor is the most noisy. So if a child reacts acute to any rustle, it is worth refrangic from purchasing this model.

Capacity reservoir

All inhalers have a special reservoir required for therapeutic composition. It is wonderful if such a container will be the most as much as possible and placed the optimal amount of drug that is needed for conducting one inhalation procedure.

Compression and ultrasound devices are distinguished by the fact that after the procedure there remains the residual volume of the drug, which was not transformed into an aerosol fog. In this case, you have to upload the maximum amount of medication and saline, which ultimately may affect the performance of the work.

But Mesh nebulizers, in contrast to the previous two types of inhalation devices, do not form the residual amount of the medicine. So in terms of convenience of operation, it is more expedient to choose this type of device.

Methods for feeding aerosol in the respiratory tract

Depending on the type of inhaler and its design characteristics, the supply of aerosol fog into the respiratory tract it is carried out using several ways:

The supply of the drug occurs without a break throughout the procedure, which is fraught with the incomplete flow of inhalation solution, inability to adjust and track the dose of medication.
The supply of the drug is carried out manually directly to the patient using a special button that can be turned off inhalation on exhalation and turn on in the breath. This allows you to control the consumption of the solution, but tires the patient, therefore it has not recommended for use by the child.
The supply of the drug occurs in automatic mode depending on the inhalation and exhalation using a special valve system. This allows you to control and save the volume of the inhalation solution.

The third version of the supply of an aerosol preparation is considered the most acceptable to treat the child. However, such models of nebulizers are quite expensive, which leads to the purchase of less efficient, but cheaper devices.

Of course, the wider list of inhalation solutions that are allowed to spray using the nebulizer model you like, the better. Such universality will help carry out a full-fledged inhalation procedure and increase the therapeutic effect.

We will talk about forbidden types of medicines a little later, now it should be noted an important nuance. Dr. E. O. Komarovsky generally skeptically refers to the use of inhalers, but in any case advises to acquire the drug, taking into account the main disease.

But from the main ailment will depend on the choice of device and permitted drugs. For example, essential oils are forbidden to usually use in all types of inhalation apparatuses, with the exception of steam fixtures.

Features of the configuration

For a child, it is better to choose instruments with special nozzles and small masks. In such lining there must be slots-valves for breathing, which will allow the baby in a free order without a special stress to breathe. If there is such an opportunity, you can put on the crumb of the mask and see how natural it breathes.

In addition, the buildings of some instruments are manufactured in the form of animals. Also in the set often includes nozzles in the form of attractive and funny face. Such an unusual design distracts the little children from sensations that are associated with inhalation of the drug, and turn the procedure into peculiar entertainment.

Another important point - whether they will have (and how often) acquire additional components in the future. Naturally, this will depend on the cost of the product itself and the value of future expenses.

Brand

Experts do not advise chasing products of well-known world brands, since the modest domestic nebulizer models sometimes do well with the tasks.

However, you should briefly list the most popular manufacturers of inhalation apparatus:

Omron (Japan);
MED2000 (Italy);
Little Doctor (Singapore);
Well (United Kingdom);
MICROLIFE (Switzerland).

Many of these companies produce special nebulizers for small children in the form of attractive animals. And this, as already noted, improves the attitude of the child to the procedure.

Before purchasing an inhaler for a child, you should consult with a children's doctor. The specialist will prompt how much the device is needed to your baby, and also advise the most optimal model.

Before applying the inhalation apparatus for the purpose, you should thoroughly examine the instructions to eliminate erroneous actions that can lead either to the device breakdown, or to reduce the efficiency of the procedure.

The technique of using various types of inhalers may differ slightly, but in general there are general features, Operating Rules and Operations of Action:

Learn the child to breathe correctly if age allows. Breathing throughout the procedure should be free, natural. Excessively strong breaths can provoke cough and lead to additional irritation of the dyspiratory tract.

Permitted and prohibited inhalation drugs

There is an opinion that inhalers use almost all drugs necessary for the treatment of infectious and inflamgic and allergic diseases. This is possible only in theory, in practice there are certain limitations.

They are associated with the fact that drugs turned into an aerosol fog are not always delayed exclusively in the breathing channel. A fairly often defined part of the drug penetrates into the bloodstream system, which can lead to the most ambiguous results.

For example, many mothers acquire nebulizers specifically for treating herbal chas. However, it is enough for kids often the reverse reaction occurs - a serious attack of allergies, since many herbs are strong allergens, besides, they are not easy to dose.

In addition, essential oil substances can be used in steam inhalers, however, there are nuances. Thus, such drugs are used exclusively for the treatment of diseases of the nasopharynx, but not the lower departments of the respiratory tract.

We will briefly note those therapeutic agents (and types of drugs), from which it is better to abandon the inhalation procedures to small children:

common systemic drugs such as papaverine, dipverol, because they do not work locally;
estere-oil solutions that are able to spoil the device will lead to the occurrence of so-called oil pneumonia (for oil inhalations use steam inhalers and only for the treatment of nasophary diseases);
bales and tinkers due to the threat of allergies and clogging nets and membranes of inhalation devices;
hormonal preparations of systemic action (type of hydrocarticisone or prednisone),

Allowed medicinal solutions for carrying out inhalation procedures are sold in a pharmacy, they are even called nebula. In addition, only the physical solution and mineral water (Borjomi, Essentuki, etc.) are often used to soften the throat or when coughing.

Be sure to remember that experimentation with the choice of medicines for the treatment of the child is excluded. Only an experienced doctor will be able to choose the optimal and correct therapeutic scheme and indicate the most appropriate drugs for inhalations.

Unfortunately, not always the acquaintance of the baby with the inhalation apparatus passes smoothly, especially if a rather noisy compressor nebulizer is purchased. However, it is necessary to treat the child, so parents are forced to resort to small tricks.

As already noted, nebulizers-toys of various colors and forms are found in pharmacies and online stores. For example, you can buy a device in the form of a train, penguin, panda. In addition to its immediate functions, such inhalers are additionally blinking, publish interesting sounds, turning the procedure into the game.

Start your acquaintance with the inhaler immediately after purchase. Expand with the baby packaging, consider the device, explain simple wordsWhat a device is needed for.
In order for the two-three-year-old child to understand the meaning and importance of treatment, try to compose and tell him a fairy tale about how, for example, the magic train saved a little bear.
To eliminate fear of fixtures, suggest the baby yourself to turn it on. Let it 3 - 4 times the button itself presses.
Pour into the device of the physically and play the story game, offering the child to fly a beloved teddy bunny or a doll.
Show an example, putting the appliance mask. Demonstrate how to breathe, behave calmly during the procedure, smile in a crumb.
At the time of the inhalation session, turn on the baby his favorite cartoons that will help you distinguish from possible unpleasant sensations.
Ideally, do not use the device if the child is capricious, resists. It is better to wait for the moment when the children's mood will be good, then the recovery itself will come rather.

There are many models of children's inhalers on the market, but should not be treated with these devices, it is frivolous, like toys. It should be as closely considered a complete set, technical parameters, reviews of other parents.

As a conclusion

How to choose a children's inhaler or device for the whole family? Buying a medical device requires compliance with certain rules. Specialists advise to remember several important nuances:

if it is necessary to warm up the upper respiratory tract, including with the help of essential oils, you should buy a steam inhalation apparatus;
nebulizers are more suitable for the delivery of drugs to the lower digesters of the respiratory tract. The most "transportable" devices - mesh nebulizers;
the compressor inhaler is the easiest of all the devices presented in the market, but it is the most noisy. The highest universality is the mesh nebulizer;
usually the procedure leaves a quarter of an hour. Therefore, the capacity of the tank for therapeutic solution should be taken into account. It should be volumetric, otherwise you have to interrupt the session for the topping;
for the house, the usual inhalation apparatus operating from the network is suitable. If the nebulizer must be used during trips, it is better to choose a model on batteries;