Tracheitis - the main symptoms
Tracheitis - an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the trachea caused by viral or bacterial pathogenic microflora. Quite often accompanied by other respiratory diseases - rhinitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis.
The main symptom of tracheitis in the early stages is haunting dry cough, worse during sleep. In addition, coughing attack can begin when a person takes a deep breath, crying or laughing, as well as the exit from a warm room into the cold. When this person concerned retrosternal pain in the area, his breathing becomes rapid and facile.
3-4 day begins the separation of viscous mucous-purulent sputum, cough wears off, pain become weaker.
When left untreated inflammatory process can go on bronchi and pulmonary mucosa. Developing at the same time tracheobronchitis and bronchopneumonia are considered very dangerous complications, especially in children and elderly patients.
Pulmicort - summary of product characteristics
Pulmicort - a hormonal therapeutic agent, the main ingredient of which is a glucocorticosteroid budesonide. using
Pulmicort inhalation at tracheitis can greatly facilitate the patient's condition, namely:
- relieves swelling of the mucous;
- arrest the inflammation process;
- eliminate the cough;
- reduce the amount of sputum.
This helps reduce the frequency of attacks of coughing and choking, speeds recovery and prevents the development of complications.
Pulmicort inhalation can be purchased in pharmacies in two dosage forms:
- powder dose inhaler Pulmicort Turbuhaler;
- liquid suspension for inhalation via nebulizer.
When tracheitis in children Pulmicort are generally administered in the second dosage form, since it is allowed to use, ranging from six months. Powder inhaler, your child can use only 6 years old.
Despite the fact that the composition enters Pulmicort corticosteroid drug is not addictive, even when used for a long time. In addition, Pulmicort is safer than systemic hormonal drugs, as almost does not penetrate into the bloodstream upon inhalation.
Dosing of the drug
Before treat tracheitis Pulmicort, you need to verify the accuracy of the diagnosis. To do this, make an appointment to see a doctor, pulmonologist and pass all necessary tests. On this basis, the dosage will be chosen taking into account the age and weight of the patient and stage of the disease.
For inhalation Pulmicort used with compression nebulizer which converts a liquid formulation into fine dispersion, facilitating its penetration into the respiratory system.
Before the procedure recommended in children Pulmicort dilute sodium chloride solution. Concentration of the mixture is determined pediatrician individually for each patient. In the treatment of adult severe cases Pulmicort is used without pre-dilution.
If the doctor prescribes minimum dose (from 0.25 to 0.5 mg) Pulmicort, then its use in a single inhalation. It is desirable to do in the evening to relieve cough before going to bed.
In the case where the daily dosage of more than 2 mg, it is divided into two or three procedures. The approximate length of one inhalation - 15 minutes.
Despite the fact that after the first inhaled Pulmicort, the patient feels relieved, continue treatment at tracheitis need at least 10-12 days, symptoms of the disease did not appear again.
To improve the efficiency of treatment Pulmicort tracheitis can use together with other drugs, in particular, Berodual. The alternation of these medications are usually used in combination therapy in adults and children older than 6 years. However, in minimal doses and under the supervision of a physician Flomax can be used even for infants.
Contraindications and side effects
Usually Pulmicort inhalation tracheitis and other respiratory diseases, are well tolerated by both adults and children. However, the use
Pulmicort is prohibited in such diseases:
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- renal failure;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- fungal lesions.
Moreover, in patients with hypersensitivity to budesonide and other substances included in the Pulmicort, side reactions may occur:
- dizziness and headache;
- redness of the skin;
- skin rashes and itching;
- cough;
- nausea.
In rare cases, inhalation Pulmicort may trigger the development of angioedema. The main symptoms of it are stronger the swelling of the skin and mucous membranes, including the mouth and throat, characteristic of "barking" cough, hoarseness, shortness of breath. This condition requires immediate medical attention, as it can cause suffocation.
Application Pulmicort using a nebulizer may cause candidiasis of the oral cavity. To prevent it, it is necessary after inhalation sure to rinse your mouth with boiled water.
sources:
Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/pulmicort__1801
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