CCTV News: Healthy Beijing WeChat public account published an article on January 13 "Cough worsened after atomization and inhalation treatment? Maybe because of these →》. In winter, respiratory diseases enter a high-incidence period, and many people experience symptoms such as coughing and wheezing. For respiratory diseases, in addition to conventional treatment methods such as oral and injected drugs, atomization and inhalation treatment is also essential.

What is atomization inhalation treatment?

Atomization inhalation treatment is abbreviated as atomization treatment, and is an important method for treating respiratory diseases. Atomization inhalation treatment requires the use of special equipment to convert the atomized drug into tiny aerosol particles. When the patient inhales, these aerosol particles will flow through the nose or mouth into the respiratory tract, achieving the treatment purpose of reducing the inflammatory reaction of the airway, relieving bronchospasm, diluting sputum and moistening the airway.

Absorbing inhalation treatment is local administration, with small systemic adverse reactions, fast onset and good efficacy.

What are the precautions for treatment?

Before atomization

1. Before atomization inhalation treatment, correctly assemble the pipeline, sprayer and mask (or mouth-containing device) according to the instructions for use of the equipment.

2. Do not eat 1 hour before treatment, and clean oral secretions and food residues to prevent vomiting caused by airflow stimulation during the atomization process.

3. Do not apply oily cream on your face to prevent the medicine from adsorbing on the skin.

When atomization

1. During atomization inhalation treatment, it is necessary to ensure that the medicine cup is in a vertical state to avoid tilting and shaking, to ensure the normal release of the medicine, and to observe the fog out of the atomization device.

2. Take a suitable position, and the first choice is to sit, semi-sitting or side-sitting position, or raise the head and 30° to the chest. Infants and young children can take a standing position.

3. Elderly people can use oral entrapment, while infants and young children can use mask inhalers. During atomization inhalation treatment, slow breathing and occasional deep breathing mode are adopted; the atomization inhalation treatment time should not exceed 20 minutes.

4. If the patient experiences frequent coughing, shortness of breath, palpitations or difficulty breathing during aerosol inhalation treatment, the aerosol should be stopped immediately.

After atomization

1. First evacuate the mouth-containing device or mask from the mouth and nose, and then turn off the air source and power supply; if there is unused medicine in the atomizer cup, it should be discarded; effective coughing and sputum removal are encouraged.

2. After the atomization and inhalation treatment is over, the face should be washed in time to prevent residual drugs from causing skin allergies.

3. Patients using inhaled glucocorticoids need to rinse their mouths after treatment. For children who cannot rinse their mouths, parents can use cotton balls to wipe their mouths to prevent fungal infections.

4. After each atomization inhalation treatment, the atomization device should be thoroughly cleaned, dried and stored, and used for special purposes by special personnel.

Why does cough worsen after atomization?

The original disease worsens

The worsens after atomization?

The original disease worsens may be because the original disease (such as pneumonia) has worsened. You must seek medical treatment in time.

The posture is incorrect

The posture is incorrect during atomization, such as inhaling on your back, it is difficult to cough up phlegm and the liquid may flow into the mouth to cause choking.

Suck too fast

Too tightness leads to shortness of breath or too much atomized gas flow. Inhaling too much medicine in a short period of time will stimulate the airway.

For too long

As atomization for too long, the aerosol temperature drops, which can also cause coughing. Generally, 5 ml of the medicine liquid can be atomized in 10 to 15 minutes.

Medical allergy

A few people are allergic to nebulized drugs, which can aggravate their cough.

Note that atomization inhalation treatment is an effective and safe local treatment method. Patients must choose the correct medicine, appropriate dosage and perform standardized operations under the guidance of medical staff to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the treatment.