Obstructive bronchitis in infants: symptoms and treatment. Preparations for bronchitis in children
None of the parents would like to see their owna favorite child with a temperature, a cough and a clogged nose. And, of course, there is nothing worse than a sick child who experiences difficulties not only with exhalation, but also with inhalation. It is these problems that cause obstructive bronchitis in infants. What is this disease? What are its symptoms? And how to treat?
What is children's obstructive bronchitis?
Bronchitis with obstruction is an unpleasant ailment,associated with the accumulation in the bronchi of mucus, which prevents free passage of air during respiration. About this state, as a rule, they say "neither to inhale, nor to exhale".
There is bronchitis usually on the background of other viral or bacteriological diseases. Directly the same ailment with viruses is not connected.
Causes of the disease
Obstructive bronchitis in infants may occurfor different reasons. However, as doctors say, most often it is a consequence of ARVI or allergic reaction. It also occurs with frequent attacks of bronchial asthma, as well as with a tumor in the region of the bronchi and with a burn of the mucosa.
And, of course, among the causes of the disease can be identified as follows:
- weakened by the viruses immune system;
- propensity to allergies;
- presence of a sensitive respiratory system.
In addition, obstructive bronchitis in infants can occur when the body is undercooled and even during the process of teething.
Who can get obstructive bronchitis?
Anyone can get bronchitis with obstruction. To a greater extent this disease affects infants, who are on artificial feeding, kids, whose family has children-schoolchildren. Allergy sufferers, asthmatics, and children who have recently undergone viral and respiratory illnesses are at risk.
Obstructive bronchitis: signs
With this type of bronchitis in infantsdry mouth, pale skin. The baby loses appetite, eats less and almost does not drink, becomes capricious and restless. The temperature with this form of bronchitis can be spasmodic (it ranges from 37 to 40 ° C).
Obstructive bronchitis in infants is difficult to confusewith other varieties of bronchitis, as it is characterized by the presence of dry cough with wheezing and even whistles. In this case, cough is paroxysmal. It is accompanied by the presence of shortness of breath and whistling or gurgling sounds in the respiratory organs of the baby. During illness the child coughs after almost every breath he has made.
How does the disease develop in infants?
The most problematic is the disease in childrenyears, as they do not have the opportunity to talk about their health and share problems with adults. It begins with a general weakness. The baby becomes sluggish and irritable. Then, cough and runny nose appear. And the cough is dry, and the separation of mucus from the nose is plentiful.
As a result of the disease, the child coughs hystericallyespecially at night. Obstructive bronchitis (signs can be found in our article) leads to breathing problems. The baby can not cough and suffers from shortness of breath. After about 2-3 days, the cough becomes more moist and "sticky".
This is due to the release of sputum andtransition of the disease to a new stage. In this case, as a discharge, an experienced doctor can easily determine the form of the disease and prescribe the correct treatment. For example, the acute stage of the disease lasts only 5-6 days. Its hallmark is the release of a thick transparent substance when coughing a baby.
If the diagnosis was made at the wrong time andwrong, or the parents decided to seriously engage in self-treatment, then the baby (2 months and older), who suffers from bronchitis, will be in real danger. The fact is that with obstruction, bronchial and laryngeal edema is possible (this is due to poor bronchial patency), and the baby’s fingers and fingers may change color (they become distinct blue).
First aid for obstructive bronchitis
It is best to prevent obstructive bronchitis. Komarovsky believes that it is realistic to do this if you quickly treat acute respiratory infections, allergies and get rid of other possible irritants that contribute to the occurrence of obstruction.
If it so happens that the baby is sick, then, byAccording to Dr. Komarovsky, do not self-medicate. This is dangerous and in this case ineffective. What can be done at home to parents who have a sick baby?
If your baby (2 months and older) is sickbronchitis with obstruction, you can use air ionizers, salt lamps, as well as inhalers and nebulizers to facilitate his breathing. These devices are best used in combination with medicinal mixtures, which include salbutamol or glucocorticoid hormones.
For example, during inhalation can be applieddrugs such as "Fliksotid" and "Ventolin." The main advantage of using such funds - the effect occurs immediately after the first inhalation. It becomes easier for the child to breathe, temporary improvement of state of health comes.
How to treat obstructive bronchitis?
Treat obstructive bronchitis, Komarovskythinks you need from the first days of the disease (at the first signs). This, according to the doctor, will help stop the inflammatory process and avoid possible complications. Therefore, immediately should consult a doctor. What does a doctor usually prescribe?
As a rule, before you put the finaldiagnosis and prescribe treatment, the specialist examines the patient and find out the real cause of the disease. For example, if bronchitis was caused by an allergic reaction, then it is worth to take away the antihistamines prescribed by the doctor.
If the disease is caused by acute respiratory infections, thentreating a baby for viral diseases, etc. In short, it is this treatment that provides for obstructive bronchitis. The medical history often describes the treatment of patients using antibiotics. This is necessary, according to doctors, in order to get rid of harmful bacteria that can cause pneumonia in the baby.
What drugs are used in the treatment of bronchitis?
Depending on the age of the baby, as well as onthe complexity of the form of the disease, his parents are offered to undergo inpatient treatment. In particular, this method of recovery is strongly recommended for children, in whom the obstruction is complicated by other symptoms. For example, obstructive bronchitis can significantly complicate fever, respiratory failure and pneumonia.
As therapeutic drugs smallthe patient is usually prescribed bronchodilators. Such drugs contribute to the expansion of the bronchi, which leads to a general relief from obstruction and easier breathing. For example, it can be such drugs in the form of sweet syrups, such as "Salmeterol", "Ascoril", "Clenbuterol" and others.
Eliminate obstruction problems and solutions forinhalation, for example, "Berodual." Children after a year can use aerosols inhalers, for example, “Salbutamol” or “Berodual”. These are the tools that pediatrics suggests using. Obstructive bronchitis also involves the use of antispasmodics to help relieve spasms from the bronchi. Such drugs are No-shpa, Drotaverin or Papaverin and others.
For getting rid of excessive sputum and mucous membranesdischarge is best to use mucoregulatory drugs. This may be, for example, "Lasolvan" or "Ambrobene". Children with allergies can prescribe antihistamine drugs: Zodak, Parlazin and others.
What procedures are used in the treatment of bronchitis?
In addition to drugs and inhalations,treatment of bronchitis with obstruction is recommended to use the so-called draining, or drainage massage. It is performed by one of the parents and affects the areas of the neck, chest and back of the baby. It is done with neat smooth movements, similar to swinging. To do this, you need to fold the boat, put the baby on the pillow belly and perform massage movements for 10-15 minutes.
This massage helps ease the discharge.sputum and improves the body's defense processes. In severe stages of bronchitis, hormone therapy is also prescribed, for example, in the form of drugs for inhalation. Physical therapy is usually not prescribed in the early stages of the disease. However, when, after a certain treatment, it is possible to get rid of the obstruction, the pediatrician may prescribe electrophoresis or UHF.
Is bronchitis treated with obstruction by folk methods?
Sometimes used to treat a disease likeobstructive bronchitis, folk remedies. For example, for this purpose, decoctions of the spring primrose root, elecampane, black radish with honey, onions with honey, etc. are used. In most cases, all decoctions have expectorant action and facilitate the breathing of the baby.
However, it is better to take such drugs after consulting with a pediatrician, as there may be an unexpected allergic reaction or a moment will be lost in determining the stage of the disease.
Summary: The treatment of infants is an important and serious process. Therefore, all your actions are better coordinated with experts!
