How and what to refill your inhaler

An inhaler is used to treat and prevent colds. During the procedure, the drug is sprayed into dispersed particles, which then enter the respiratory organs. Inhalation enhances the therapeutic effect and accelerates the action of the medicine. It will help relieve a dry cough, facilitate sputum production, and relieve an attack of suffocation.

How to refill your inhaler for colds

Acute respiratory infections are accompanied by cough and runny nose. In this case, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents help. For such procedures, a special solution is purchased at the pharmacy.

Medicines for inhalers

Medicines help with different types of cough. A properly selected drug allows you to get rid of certain symptoms and helps alleviate the course of the disease. Various medications are used as an inhaler solution:

1. Bronchodilators that dilate the bronchi, larynx, trachea (Ventolin, Atrovent).
2. Mucolytics that can significantly facilitate the removal of sputum from the body (Ambrobene, Lazolvan).
3. Anti-inflammatory drugs (Propolis, Pulmicort).
4. Antitussives (Lidocaine).
5. Antiseptic drugs (Furacilin, Dioxidin).
6. Antibiotics (isoniazid, gentamicin).

Attention, important! The medications listed in the article do not constitute a doctor’s opinion. Please consult your doctor before purchasing or using medications.

Immunostimulants, moisturizers of the gastric mucosa, and enzymes can also be used. The doctor prescribes the medicine depending on the patient’s symptoms. Self-treatment without consulting a doctor can lead to a worsening of a person’s condition.

How to refill your inhaler with mineral water

Alkaline mineral water is suitable for inhalation. For this purpose they purchase Borjomi and Narzan. First, pour water into a glass and leave for an hour to release the gas. Filling into the device is carried out using a sterile syringe.

How to refill an inhaler with infusion of medicinal herbs

You cannot add self-prepared herbal solutions to the nebulizer. They are used only for steam inhalation. Special products are used for the nebulizer. You can buy it at the Tonzilgon pharmacy. It consists of components of natural origin, therefore it has a mild effect. It contains chamomile, yarrow, horsetail, oak bark, etc. The product is diluted with saline solution in a 1:1 ratio. Inhalations with such a tincture of medicinal herbs will strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of complications from colds.

What to put in a nebulizer for various diseases

To get rid of a dry cough, drugs are poured into the inhaler that soften the inflamed mucous membrane. For this purpose, use saline solution, mineral water, Lazolvan.During the procedure, a patient with a dry cough is advised to breathe evenly and shallowly. For a wet cough, doctors prescribe medications that thin the mucus. They facilitate the process of coughing (Mukaltin, Gedelix). They contribute to the rapid removal of pathogenic microflora from the body.

The vapors from the nebulizer make the mucus in the nose more liquid and can facilitate its removal. For this purpose, the following medications may be prescribed: Pulmicort, Interferon, Fluimucil. The drug for treatment must be prescribed by a doctor, since many drugs can cause an allergic reaction or lead to side effects.

How to prepare medications for refilling inhalers

The medicine is diluted only with saline solution. The solution should be at room temperature. The device is filled with a pipette or a special cup. The mask, compressor, and mouthpiece are connected to the inhaler after filling the device with solution.

What substances cannot be used to refill nebulizers?

It is prohibited to refill the inhaler with an oil solution, suspensions, or self-made decoctions. Inhalation of oils or heterogeneous solutions by a person can lead to inflammation and pulmonary edema. Antibiotics are not used in an ultrasonic type nebulizer. Devices of this type receive particles of matter due to vibrations of a piezoelectric element. The solution is heated, and many drugs are destroyed. Before using the device, carefully read the instructions for it.