A sneeze, a cough and a stuffy nose: she’s back there season of ailments. If a cold prevents you from breathe freely, run for cover immediately. Aerosol is the remedy particularly indicated for coughs.
«It is an effective topical therapy. Once placed in the ampoule of the device, the medicines are transformed into minute droplets which, due to their size, arrive directly on the mucous membranes not only of the throat, but of the entire body.respiratory system“, he claims Vincenzo Di Donfrancesco, otolaryngologist in Rome. The expert explains how to avoid mistakes when using this device.
The aerosol is useful against airway infections
Aerosol therapy is indicated for the treatment of numerous pathologies of the upper and lower airways, both chronic and seasonal: rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis, cough, cold, bronchitis and pneumonia. The effectiveness demonstrated in numerous international studies, the aerosol combines ease of use and a targeted action, which guarantees correct diffusion of the chosen medicine.
It not only cures but prevents
The use of aerosol has a fundamental role not only in drug administration, but also in the prevention of pathologies affecting the nose up to the lungs. This area, especially in the cold seasons, is more at risk of inflammation and infections but thanks to this device it is possible to prevent any disorder from worsening further and creating complications.
It is also useful in case of seasonal allergies
One of the major benefits of the therapy is related to seasonal allergic forms. The aerosol dries the nasal secretions that form in case of allergic rhinitis. Of course, the use, in case of acute disorders, must always be agreed with the doctor who will be able to evaluate specific doses and solutions to eradicate the disorder.
Not everyone can use aerosol
Although it is a useful and handy device, problems can arise following its use. In particular, special attention must be paid to people with asthmawhich in some cases can worsen, if there is a dry cough or if drugs are inserted that interfere with cardiac problems.
Children also use it for nasal washes
To wash children’s noses, and in particular to remove mucus residues that inflame the nasal wall, aerosol can be used. Inside you will need iInsert the physiological solution (in the quantity established by the pediatrician) or other isotonic solutions for nasal washing, possibly adding to other prescribed medicines. Even for children, this therapy can be used for preventive purposes and for catarrhal forms. Always paying particular attention to medications since many mucolytics are not recommended before the age of two.
Influenza viruses are not trapped in the aerosol
There are those who think that aerosol is a transmitter of viruses and bacteria, nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is that to avoid any infections, simply wash and disinfect the device immediately after its use. As for the Covid, since it is a respiratory virus, the aerosol can serve as a preventive therapy together with other basic hygiene recommendations: in addition to washing your hands often, it could in fact be very useful to wash your nasal cavities well. This is not enough to avoid contagion, but only to reduce the probability of transmission.