Inhalation with garlic and soda for coughs, runny nose

For the treatment of colds and flu, not only drugs are used, but also traditional medicine. One of these is inhalation based on garlic and soda. Before using the method, you should familiarize yourself with the features of such treatment, the indications for its implementation and possible contraindications.

For what diseases is soda with garlic used for inhalation?

Inhalation with garlic and soda is carried out for the following diseases:

• Bronchial asthma and bronchitis.
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• Colds and flu accompanied by coughs.
• Laryngitis and tonsillitis.
• Pneumonia.
• Sinusitis and runny nose (in various forms).
• Complications after suffering from acute respiratory viral infections and influenza.
• Inflammatory processes of the respiratory system.
• Angina and pharyngitis.
• Tuberculosis.

This type of treatment is used as part of complex therapy. Before using it, it is imperative to consult a doctor, otherwise self-medication can lead to a deterioration in well-being.

Inhalation is one of the ways to administer drugs.

The advantage of this treatment option is:

• Local impact. The medicine goes directly to the affected organ or area. At the same time, there is no negative effect on the digestive organs as when taking syrups tablets and other forms of drugs.
• The medicine enters the body in the form of an aerosol or vapor. Its small particles are more actively in contact with mucous membranes and are absorbed into the blood faster. As a result, drugs act on the causative agent of the disease faster.
• The use of smaller doses of drugs in comparison with the same administration through injections or taking pills. Accordingly, the risk of side effects is reduced.
• The process of removing microbes and other foreign particles is enhanced by improving the functioning of the villi that cover the respiratory tract.

Useful properties of the components of the decoction for inhalation

Inhalation with garlic and soda is highly effective due to the beneficial properties of the main components.

Garlic

The therapeutic effect of garlic is due to its composition:

• Phytoncides inhibit the development of pathogenic microflora and contribute to its further destruction.
• Essential oils have powerful antibacterial and antiviral effects.
• Allicin is an antioxidant that helps eliminate toxins from the body. It also liquefies mucus and removes it.
• Vitamins C and B group strengthen immunity and increase the body's resistance to viral and infectious pathogens.

Garlic is a good preventative against colds, so it is recommended to consume it before the start of the cold and flu season. In the absence of contraindications, you can eat 1-3 cloves per day to strengthen the immune system. Also, the vegetable is added to the composition of various dishes in its raw form, since some of the nutrients evaporate due to heat treatment.

Soda

When inhaled, baking soda contributes to:

• Liquefaction of sputum and its subsequent excretion.
• Suppression of the development of harmful microflora (viruses, fungi, bacteria, etc.). Its action is based on the leaching of the environment in which it got. And this process has a detrimental effect on pathogens.
• Elimination of edematous processes.
• Removal of pain syndrome.
• Restoration of soft tissues of the respiratory system.
• Elimination of spasms and dryness of the mucous membranes.
• Effective cleansing of the maxillary sinuses.
• Reducing the frequency and intensity of coughing attacks.
• Normalization of the thyroid gland.
• Elimination of allergic reactions of various etiologies.
• Restoration of the work of mucous membranes (with a lack of moisture in the air, their protective functions weaken).

Contraindications for inhalation

With the indicated benefits, the use of inhalation for treatment is contraindicated in a number of cases:

• Increased temperature indicators (more than 37.5 ⁰WITH).
• Respiratory failure.
• Nosebleeds, as well as a tendency to them.
• Cardiovascular insufficiency.
• Pregnancy, because garlic increases uterine tone.
• Stroke and heart attack.
• High blood pressure.
• Children under 7 years of age.
• Otitis.
• Sputum with impurities of pus and blood.
• Purulent formation in the respiratory tract.
• Lungs' cancer.
• Allergy to the constituents of the drug.
• Intolerance to garlic or soda.

Inhalation is used with caution when breastfeeding. If, after the procedure, skin rashes appear, cough worsens, dizzy, chest pains appear, or breathing worsens, it is better to refuse such treatment. These symptoms may indicate the development of an allergic reaction and damage to the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. If symptoms persist for more than a day, it is worth seeking medical attention.

Recipe for making soda-garlic solution

The solution for inhalation is prepared from the ingredients:

Ingredients	Quantity
Water	1 l
Soda	1 hour l.
Garlic	5 slices

How to prepare the solution:

1. Peel the garlic, rinse and dry well.
2. Next, grate the vegetable on a coarse grater.
3. Place the garlic in a saucepan and cover with clean water.
4. Put water and garlic on fire and boil.
5. Boil the garlic for 5 minutes over low heat.
6. Then remove the broth from heat and cool slightly.
7. Then add baking soda and stir until completely dissolved.

   

It is recommended to use boiled or distilled water.

What components can be added to the solution, for what diseases

You can enhance the effect of the solution during inhalation by adding additional ingredients. For example, the addition of essential oils helps in treating the common cold and sinusitis accompanied by difficulty breathing. They have a local antiseptic effect. It is enough to add 1-2 drops of oils to the solution. Eucalyptus, menthol oils, as well as tea tree and sage oils are very effective. The use of fir oil is useful for sinusitis - it helps to cleanse the maxillary sinuses.

You can also add a few drops of iodine to the solution. It has strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties, which helps to enhance the effects of baking soda and garlic.

Inhalation with garlic and soda can be carried out with the addition of herbs such as chamomile. It slows down the course of inflammatory processes, promotes the liquefaction of sputum and its discharge.

To prepare a solution with herbs, you should:

1. Dry raw materials in the amount of 25 g, pour 1 liter of boiling water.
2. Insist the resulting mixture for 20 minutes under a closed lid.
3. Peel the garlic and chop it as finely as possible.
4. Wrap the prepared garlic in cheesecloth and dip in chamomile infusion for 5 minutes.
5. Heat the prepared product to the required temperature and add 1 tsp. l. soda.
6. After that, inhalation can be carried out.

An effective prophylactic agent against viral diseases is a combination of garlic and coniferous extract. Soda is added to the composition as desired to enhance the effect.

The remedy is prepared as follows:

1. Chop 3 cloves of garlic.
2. Combine dry pine extract (20 g) with garlic in a suitable container.
3. Boil 1 liter of water.
4. Pour the garlic mixture with the resulting boiling water and leave for 5 minutes.
5. Cool the agent to the required temperature and inhale for about 10 minutes.

The healing solution can be prepared with the addition of potatoes. It contains a lot of vitamin C and minerals that help to strengthen the immune system and speed up recovery. Steam from boiled potatoes enhances the release of accumulated fluid in the respiratory tract, moisturizes the mucous membranes and enhances the cough reflex.

To prepare a solution with the addition of a vegetable, you should:

1. Peel the garlic, rinse and chop (requires ½ tbsp. raw materials).
2. Clean potatoes (1-2 pcs.) From dirt and rinse.
3. Boil the potatoes until tender and crush.
4. Pour the garlic gruel with 500 ml of water and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
5. Combine the garlic mixture with chopped potatoes, add 1 tbsp. l. soda and stir.
6. Cool the mixture to the required temperature and inhale.

How to breathe properly over steam?

To obtain the desired result, it is necessary to properly inhale with steam.

To do this, you should:

• Use dishes with a diameter of at least 30 cm - the steam from it will evaporate evenly. This can be a saucepan, bowl, or kettle.
• It is better to use dishes made of a material that does not get very hot.
• Place the container on a flat surface to avoid injury and burns in the event of an accidental tip over.
• The prepared inhalation agent is poured into the container. Its temperature should be in the range of 50-60 ⁰C for adults and no more than 30 ⁰C for children. Before treating a child, adults must first try to breathe the solution themselves - some components in its composition can cause a serious burn of the mucous membrane.
• Before the procedure, it is necessary to remove any jewelry and clothing that makes breathing difficult.
• Breathe over the steam at a distance of 30 cm from the container. To do this, a person must take a comfortable posture and bend over.
• Cover your shoulders and head with a blanket or a warm towel made from natural fabrics - this will create a vacuum for even distribution of the inhaled vapor along the respiratory tract.
• You need to breathe the steam through your mouth, starting with small breaths. Breathing through the nose is done when treating a common cold. The depth and frequency of breathing is regulated depending on the type of disease.

After inhalation, it is recommended to tie a warm scarf over your head or put on a hat and go to bed right away. Therefore, the last daily procedure is carried out before bedtime. When inhaling during the day, it is not recommended for 1 hour. to go out. It is also advisable not to talk at this time.

Standard inhalation scheme for bronchitis, runny nose

Inhalation based on soda and garlic for bronchitis has an effective effect directly on the foci of inflammation located in the bronchi. In addition, breathing exercises take place, which improves blood circulation and metabolism. As a result, pathogenic viruses and microorganisms are removed from the body more quickly, edema and spasm of the bronchi are removed, the inflammatory process is reduced and local immunity is strengthened.

With bronchitis, you can carry out:

• Steam and oil inhalation.
• Heat-humid and aerosol inhalation.

Bronchitis is a complex disease accompanied by an inflammatory process of the bronchial mucosa. It can be chronic or acute, and various factors provoke its appearance. Therefore, you should not self-medicate and seek medical help at the first signs of the disease. After the examination, the doctor will diagnose and select the appropriate treatment regimen. So, with obstructive bronchitis, which can cause swelling of the airways, aerosol inhalation should be carried out.

Inhalation with garlic and soda for bronchitis is carried out as follows:

1. Cool the prepared solution to the required temperature.
2. Place the container with the solution on a flat surface.
3. Cover your head and neck with a towel and lower yourself over the container with the solution.
4. Take 2 breaths through your nose, then slowly exhale through your mouth.
5. The next breath is taken through the mouth - as slowly as possible. After inhaling, hold your breath for 2 seconds.
6. Exhale slowly through the nose. With proper breathing, vapors of the solution from the mouth enter the pharynx, larynx, and then into the deep sections - to the bronchi.

It is necessary to carry out up to 6 procedures per day, but not less than 3. They must be performed in the morning and in the evening before bedtime (2 hours in advance). Inhalation can also be carried out using a steam inhaler.

To do this, you should:

1. Pour the prepared solution into an appropriate container.
2. Switch on the appliance and wait for the start of steam generation.
3. Tilt your head over the inhaler nozzle and inhale the vapor. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to cover your head with a warm towel.

The time of such a procedure should not exceed 20 minutes - on average, 10 minutes is enough for an adult and 5 minutes for a child.

With a runny nose, steam is inhaled through the nose. Before the procedure, be sure to cleanse the nasal passages from the accumulated mucus. During inhalation, there should be deep and slow breathing. If an inhaler is used, inhalation should be carried out using special nozzles (placed in the nose) or a mask. In case of severe swelling of the nasopharyngeal mucosa, it is recommended to add 1 tsp of eucalyptus tincture to the composition of the solution. l. (in the absence of allergies).

Inhalation can also be carried out in a less traditional way - by taking a bath. For this, the prepared soda-garlic solution is added in a warm form to the hot bath. The duration of this method of treatment is 20 minutes. Additionally, the procedure has a positive effect on the entire body. For example, it helps to relieve tension and pain in muscles, relaxes, cleanses the body and promotes the elimination of toxins, soothes sensitive skin.

Inhalation in a nebulizer

A nebulizer is a device that, by means of an ultrasonic or compressor action, converts a drug / solution into a finely dispersed form. There are 3 types of devices, the description of which is presented in the table.

Ultrasonic	The advantage of the devices is their virtually silent operation. However, they cannot be used in the treatment with antibiotics and hormones - ultrasonic waves destroy the molecules of these drugs, the necessary therapeutic effect is not observed.
Compressor	Almost all types of medicines can be used. The work is based on the spraying of medicinal solutions by means of a powerful air jet. The device is very noisy and has more overall dimensions.
Mesh nebulizers	Differs in compact size, allows inhalation in any position of the body and at any inclination. The medicine enters through a special membrane that scatters the drugs into small particles.

In order for a nebulizer to help with treatment, it is important to follow several rules when using it:

• Inhalations should be carried out after 1 hour. after eating.
• For 1.5 hours it is not recommended to perform strong physical activity before the procedure.
• When inhaled, it is forbidden to talk and engage in other activities.
• During treatment with a nebulizer, you should stop drinking alcohol and smoking.
• Clothing should be loose and not cause breathing difficulties.
• It is recommended to carry out inhalation for children using a special mask (included in the kit). It prevents the solution from spraying to the sides, and even with improper breathing (for example, alternating breaths through the mouth and mouth), the medicine will still enter the respiratory tract.
• After the procedure, rinse the oral cavity with boiled chilled water. When using the mask, you should also rinse your eyes and face.
• It is forbidden to eat food within 20 minutes after inhalation.
• Do not inhale more than 3 r. per day, if there are no other doctor's recommendations.

Despite the high effectiveness of nebulizers, treatment with homemade means should be carried out with caution. The devices are designed for spraying drugs that do not contain solid particles. Therefore, when using a nebulizer, the baking soda in the solution must be completely dissolved. Before use, the product must be drained. The solution should also be filtered when using other types of inhalers.

How often and for how long can you breathe the steam?

The inhalation time should not exceed 8-10 minutes for an adult. No more than 6 procedures can be performed per day. The general course of treatment lasts 2 weeks. The duration of the procedure for the treatment of children is 5 minutes. Inhalation is allowed up to 3 r. a day for 7 days. In order to prevent inhalation, you can do 1 p. a day before bedtime, the course is not more than 20 days. According to reviews, relief after inhalation can be felt the very next day.

At what age are inhalations with garlic and soda allowed

Steam inhalation, regardless of the solution used, is prohibited for the treatment of children under the age of 1 g. In this case, a nebulizer is used. However, inhalation with garlic is not recommended for children under 3 years of age. It is allowed to carry out the so-called passive inhalation. For this, the child needs only to be in the room where the solution evaporates. But before that, you need to make sure that you are not allergic to garlic.

Inhalation based on garlic and soda as part of complex therapy helps in the treatment of various respiratory diseases - the main thing is to follow these recommendations. They are recommended to be coordinated with the attending physician.

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