Aerosol inhalation refers to a method that uses an instrument to decompose the medicinal liquid into mist droplets, spray them out in the form of aerosol, and inhale them naturally through the mouth and nose, ultimately achieving the purpose of local treatment of the respiratory tract.
Although the dose of atomized inhalation therapy is only a few tenths of the systemic dose, it can form a higher local drug concentration, help quickly relieve clinical symptoms, and avoid or reduce adverse reactions caused by systemic administration. A safe treatment method.
Today we have summarized 16 tips for you on home aerosol inhalation treatment.
Take 3 minutes to read it and you will definitely gain something.
1. Do not apply oily cream on your face before atomization treatment, as this may cause more serious drug adsorption on the face.
2. Before atomization treatment, the sputum in the mouth and nose must be cleared.
Try not to eat to avoid the aerosol generated during aerosol inhalation irritating the airways and causing nausea, vomiting and other discomforts.
3. When using a handheld atomizer, the medicine storage tank must be kept upright.
When using a mask, the mouth and nose should be covered (the distance between the mask and the mouth and nose is less than 1 cm).
4. When the mist first comes out, do not rush to cover your mouth and nose to prevent coughing caused by drug stimulation. You should slowly put the atomizing mask close to your mouth and nose, and exhale and inhale slowly.
5. The atomization treatment time should not exceed 20 minutes. Avoid inhaling for too long, inhaling too much water, and irritating the respiratory tract.
6. During atomization treatment, observe whether there is any discomfort and the mist coming out of the atomizer, and do not let the mist spray into your eyes.
7. Rinse your mouth promptly after treatment to prevent the liquid from accumulating in the oropharynx.
After using the mask-type atomizer, be sure to clean your face to avoid any residual liquid.
8. After the atomization treatment is completed, the atomization device must be cleaned, disinfected and dried.
9. Some medicines cannot be mixed in the same container. Be sure to follow the doctor's advice and do not increase or decrease the type and dosage of medicines on your own.
10. In order to reduce the crying of young children when atomizing, it is recommended to place the mask 6 to 7 cm away from the child's face when atomizing, and then gradually reduce it to 3 cm, and finally close it to the mouth and nose to allow the child to gradually adapt to the mist. mode and temperature.
11. It is generally recommended that the total amount of liquid in the atomizer bottle is 4 to 6 ml for adults and 3 to 4 ml for children.
There is too little liquid medicine, and the amount of medicine reaching the lower respiratory tract is relatively small, which cannot achieve the therapeutic effect.
Excessive dosage of medicine can easily cause the atomization time to be too long, affecting the quality of the atomization and the properties of the medicine.
12. Correct breathing method is conducive to the deposition of liquid droplets and improves the therapeutic effect.
There are two types of atomized inhalers: oral and face mask.
When using the former, you should inhale through the mouth and exhale through the nose; when using the latter, inhale through the nose and exhale through the nose, or inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. After taking a deep breath, hold your breath for 2 to 3 seconds, and then Exhale slowly and inhale the medicine as deep into your throat as possible.
13. There is currently insufficient evidence to prove that normal saline atomization treatment is beneficial to patients, and it is not recommended to simply use normal saline for atomization inhalation treatment.
14. Home aerosol inhalation therapy is mainly suitable for the treatment of respiratory diseases in the stable or remission stages, such as chronic pharyngitis, rhinitis, chronic asthma, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, sputum obstruction, pulmonary fibrosis, and chronic post-cold symptoms. Cough patients.
It can also be used by patients who need to humidify the airway and thin sputum with the approval of a doctor.
15. There is no need for home aerosol inhalation treatment for patients with common colds and mild symptoms.
16. Aerosol inhalation treatment also has adverse reactions, which should be discovered and dealt with as soon as possible.
Severe and frequent coughing and worsening wheezing may be caused by aerosol inhalation that is too fast or too vigorous. At this time, the atomization inhalation speed should be slowed down.
Patients with tremor, muscle spasm and other discomforts should not panic and should stop taking the medicine in time.
Generally, it can be recovered after stopping the drug.
If you have shortness of breath, feel drowsy or have sudden chest pain, you should stop treatment immediately and go to the hospital for medical treatment.
Source: Public Health Magazine
Author: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Chest Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University Yuan Hong Liu Haiyan Wang Jun
Review: Gao Mengqiu, expert in the National Health Science Popularization Expert Database and chief physician of Beijing Chest Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
Planning: Yu Yunxi
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