What Is Aerosol Therapy?

Aerosol inhalation therapy is a method of inhaling aerosol through the mouth and nose to treat diseases. Inhalants and aerosols help the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract to expel secretions, pus and pathogenic bacteria, and have the effect of stimulating the respiratory tract to clean itself. In asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, alveolar protein deposition, and bronchopneumonia, inhaling a certain spray (aerosol) can relieve bronchospasm, reduce mucosal edema and liquefy bronchial secretions, and promote Control of bronchial inflammation and improvement of ventilation function.

Aerosol inhalation therapy

Aerosol inhalation therapy is a method of inhaling aerosol through the mouth and nose to treat diseases. Inhalants and aerosols help the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract to expel secretions, pus and pathogenic bacteria, and have the effect of stimulating the respiratory tract to clean itself. In asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, alveolar protein deposition, and bronchopneumonia, inhaling a certain spray (aerosol) can relieve bronchospasm, reduce mucosal edema and liquefy bronchial secretions, and promote Control of bronchial inflammation and improvement of ventilation function.

Chinese name

Aerosol inhalation therapy

Definition

Inhales aerosol through mouth and nose to treat illness

Pathogen

Pus and pathogens

Diseases

Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema

According to the condition, choose the appropriate medicine. In other words, the selected drugs should be symptomatic and made into an aerosol. There are many ways to make aerosols. Here are a few.

1. Pot-type atomization method: Put the medicine in a mouthed pot, add an appropriate amount of water, cover the pot lid, heat and boil, and steam will emerge from the mouth of the pot. The patient sits next to the spout, with vaseline around the nose and mouth (to prevent burns), and then inhales the aerosol. 2-4 times a day, 15-20 minutes each time.

2. Cup and bottle atomization methods: Put the selected medicine into an enamel cup and boil it with water to produce aerosol; or put the medicine in a casserole and cook with water to cause aerosol; or put the medicine in the medicine After frying in a pan, pour the medicinal solution into a thermos flask to make it aerosol. Then the patient (vaseline skin around the nose and nose to prevent burns), inhales aerosol. 2-4 times a day, 20-30 minutes each time.

3 Aerosol nebulization method: adding a proper amount of the medicinal solution and a propellant into an aerosol, such as a commercially available compound isoprenol aerosol and the like. When in use, press the plastic spray head upside down, point the bottle upside down, point the spray head at the mouth, then squeeze the valve push button, and the medicinal solution will be sprayed out into the trachea and alveoli. Spray 2-3 times a day, 2-4 times each time.

4 Machine atomization method: Now there is a special machine for aerosol inhalation treatment. The required medicinal liquid is passed through the machine to form an aerosol, and the patient can inhale it through the nose and mouth. The amount of medication depends on the specific situation (severity of the disease, age of the patient, physical fitness of the patient, nature of the disease, type of drug, etc.).

First, contraindications

Diseases other than the respiratory system are contraindicated.

Second, matters needing attention

1. Care should be taken to prevent burns when inhaling with pot, cup and bottle.

2. The selected drug must meet the needs of the disease, otherwise it is not effective.

3 Patients should be asked about a history of drug allergies before treatment. All drugs that can cause allergic reactions in patients are prohibited.

4. While using this method of treatment, it can be combined with other therapies to improve the efficacy.