Inhalation during pregnancy

As you know, the pregnancy lasts nine months - quite a long period, containing at least a change of two seasons. Basically, most often acute respiratory infections occur in the off-season. That is why it is quite difficult to protect yourself from catarrhal manifestations during pregnancy, especially if you consider that a woman who is in a "position" has a decrease in immunity.

Emerging during pregnancy, any catarrhal phenomena immediately need to be treated, since such conditions can adversely affect the development of the child. Frequent companions of colds are cough, runny nose and sore throat. As a rule, future mothers are cautious about taking any medications throughout pregnancy. Many people ask the question: "Is it possible for pregnant women to make inhalations?". Experts argue that inhalations for future mothers are highly recommended for any suspicions and manifestations of ARI.

The tremendous advantage of inhalation during pregnancy is that at the time of the procedure the active substances (phytopreparations or medicinal products) go directly to the place of the desired purpose (bronchi, throat, nose), avoiding systemic exposure, the same that is obtained with most drugs inside.

Inhalation during pregnancy is carried out as with a special physiotherapeutic inhaler (nebulizer), and with the help of self-prepared steam with the addition of the necessary substances. Using a nebulizer it is necessary to study the instruction, focusing on the time and mode of inhalation dosing.

It is possible to use a simpler but no less effective method of inhalation. To conduct it, you will need a towel and a container with hot water. The patient bends over hot water and covers his head with a towel so that the steam does not quickly evaporate. In the water are pre-added any phytopreparations - eucalyptus, mint, chamomile, St. John's wort, sage and others. Such inhalation during pregnancy is recommended to be carried out in the day 1-2 times, throughout the illness.

The steam inhalations during pregnancy are absolutely safe and very effective, as the medicinal substances penetrate literally into each part of the respiratory tract during the procedure. Pairs of boiled potatoes have antiseptic, antitussive, soothing, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects. In particular, potato pairs are very effective for colds, at the initial stages.

Do not forget about essential oils, or rather about their medicinal properties. For example, eucalyptus oil is excellent for treating a protracted cough, and this remedy is an excellent antiseptic. The duration of one inhalation should not exceed 10 minutes.

With a cold accompanied by a cold, suitable for inhalation balm "Star", but it should be used with caution, without exaggerating the dosage prescribed in the instructions. Effective antiseptic and antitussives are a decoction of eucalyptus, sage, chamomile, mother-and-stepmother.

Along with medicinal and phyto-drugs, there are also alkaline inhalations. They are very simple to prepare, but, despite this, are very effective for colds. Often when preparing a solution for alkaline inhalation, baking soda is used, it is considered to be effective in common people not only from various colds, but even from bronchitis.

Although inhalations during pregnancy are considered almost the safest, both for the fetus and for the future mother, but nevertheless, before using them, you should always consult your local doctor. After all, the expectant mother throughout the pregnancy should be more cautious and vigilant than ever. Self-medication is not necessary!