- October 22, 2018
- Equipment
- Chernaya Natalya
The most effective way to treat respiratory diseases is inhalation therapy. The B.Well aspirator, the latest electrical product for treating a runny nose at home, will help you overcome the disease. Compared to a simple rubber bulb, this nasal device is more convenient and has greater capabilities.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Sea water , included in the spray, and sodium chloride , included in Otrivin Baby drops, are effective cleansers for newborns and infants, used to remove nasal secretions associated with rhinitis (runny nose).
The causes of a runny nose in infants and young children are varied and are often not associated with infectious processes . The immaturity of many internal systems and organs, characteristic of newborn children, including the ciliated epithelium lining the nasal passages, often leads to disorders of the evacuation ciliary function . The insufficiency of this function often causes the accumulation of dust and viscous mucus in the nasal cavity, the formation of hard crusts, breathing problems and the formation of a favorable atmosphere for the development of various infections . These painful conditions are aggravated if the child frequently burps or is in a room with dry air. A baby runny nose can also be caused by foreign bodies getting into the nose or allergic reactions .
The nasal passages of infants are quite narrow and their partial or complete blockage causes difficulty or impossibility of nasal breathing, which, in turn, is expressed by restlessness , crying, poor appetite and sleep in the child, and also leads to difficulty in sucking milk , swallowing air and development of flatulence and colic . This situation for newborns is complicated by their lack of a mouth breathing reflex , which is formed only by 6 months of life, which can lead to oxygen starvation and disturbances in the functioning of the central nervous system . With frequent and prolonged rhinitis psycho-emotional and physical development may suffer . Also, serious complications of the ENT organs begin runny nose inflammation of the middle ear , mucous membranes of the paranasal sinuses, otitis media , sinusitis and sinusitis .
It is for the removal of children's nasal secretions that the Otrivin Baby nasal aspirator (nozzle suction) was created, which, in combination with cleansing drops or spray, perfectly copes with the manifestations of a runny nose in children from the moment of their birth.
Instructions
To achieve the best results, you must adhere to the following tips. Before the procedure, it is necessary to achieve optimal thickness of the secretion. To do this, the nose is instilled with saline solution. This is done using a pipette. Sprays should not be used on small children.
The child should be in a semi-sitting position. The tip of the device is inserted into one nostril, the other is gently pressed with a finger to create a vacuum during suction. All actions must be gentle and careful. It is necessary to make sure that the tip fits tightly to the edges of the nasal opening.
After that, press the power button and hold it. When using the device, you need to keep your nose pointing down for it to work effectively. As soon as the work is completed, the power button is released. Nasal secretions fall into a special container. To make your child feel calmer, you can turn on music. To do this, you just need to press the play button, the melodies are replaced by pressing again.
The B.Well Electric Nozzle Pump is best used before feeding and bedtime. This way the baby will be able to eat well and sleep peacefully, and this is the most important thing for him. The product must be cleaned as recommended in the accompanying operating instructions.
Indications for use
Otrivin Baby drops and spray are used for:
- hygiene (cleaning) of the nasal cavities , for allergic rhinitis , as well as for chronic and acute colds of the nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses and the nose itself;
- daily hygiene of the nasal cavities , in order to preserve the protective qualities of the mucous membranes in conditions of air pollution or increased dryness (including central heating, air conditioning, etc.);
- prevention of inflammatory processes in the postoperative period, as well as painful conditions of the nasopharynx and nose of an infectious nature.
The Otrivin Baby aspirator is intended for:
- removing liquid mucous secretions (snot) from the nose of newborn children and infants.
Precautions and contraindications
The nasal aspirator for newborns is used with extreme caution so as not to injure the baby. Failure to comply with established rules often leads to:
- nosebleeds (caused by hard tips, too deep penetration, prolonged suction);
- reinfection (occurs in the absence of proper cleaning of the aspirator);
- swelling of the nasal mucosa (appears when cleansing too often).
Compliance with the rules and precautions almost 100% eliminates the likelihood of encountering the listed side effects.
Despite its convenience, you should not use an aspirator all the time. If a runny nose is accompanied by liquid discharge, it is better to let it drain naturally. First try to soften thick mucus with a saline solution, only if there is no desired effect, use the device. Allergic rhinitis is treated with antihistamines rather than constant cleaning of the nose.
Contraindications to the use of a nozzle pump:
- existing damage to the mucous membrane;
- weak epithelium of the nasal passages;
- physiological structural features or deformation of the nasal septum.
If at least one of the listed conditions is detected, the aspiration procedure is prohibited.
Instructions for use Otrivin Baby
Otrivin Baby drops and spray instructions for use recommend using them exclusively intranasally (in the nose).
Otrivin drops
Drops should be used in infancy (up to 1 year) or older for the hygiene of the nasal mucous membranes and the prevention of painful conditions of the nasopharynx and nose . It is recommended to carry out the rinsing procedure 2-4 times a day, instilling drops into each nasal passage. If necessary, more frequent use is allowed.
- Before the instillation procedure, it is necessary to separate one dropper bottle from the rest and turn the protective cap clockwise to open the bottle.
- In infancy, the procedure for rinsing the nose should be carried out in the “child lying down with his head turned to one side.”
- Using a nasal aspirator , the nasal cavities are cleared of the mucus they contain.
- By lightly pressing the bottle, a few drops of the solution (more is possible for more thorough cleansing) are sequentially injected into each nasal passage.
- After a few seconds, the child is seated and, if necessary, mucus and excess solution are removed from the nasal cavities.
- Close the bottle by pressing the protective cap.
Types and characteristics
You can find several formats of nasal cleansers on pharmacy shelves. However, they all have an identical operating scheme. An aspirator (popularly called a nozzle ejector), like a pump, pumps out the resulting secretion from the nasal cavities thanks to the vacuum created.
On a note! Such instruments appeared on the market relatively recently. Previously, parents cleaned their children's noses manually, rolling up gauze flagella and using other, not entirely safe, methods (for example, cotton swabs with limiters).
The pharmaceutical industry has a huge selection of nasal aspirators. They have different functionality, degree of convenience and price. They are divided into 4 categories: syringes, mechanical devices, electronic devices and vacuum devices. Each of them has its own advantages, disadvantages and rules of application.
Syringe
The most primitive and affordable design, which is a rubber bulb (also known as an enema). An aspirator with a soft tip is suitable for newborns. There are syringes on sale with short silicone spouts that prevent accidental injury to the mucous membrane of the cavity.
The rubber bulb has a lot of disadvantages:
- Suitable only for removing liquid secretions;
- cannot reach deep-lying snot;
- does not make it possible to see how much mucus is extracted;
- difficult to clean.
There are syringes with bright designs (they depict little animals or cartoons). They are a good distraction, but they do not have a soft tip, so they are not suitable for cleaning the nose of newborns.
Mechanical
The mechanical nasal aspirator provides maximum safe suction force. With such a flow, it is impossible to injure the mucous membrane with hard crusts, which, together with liquid mucus, are present in the child’s nasal cavity.
This type of nasal aspirator is designed as follows:
- shallow tip - for placement in the nose during the procedure;
- a disposable filter that retains extracted mucus;
- suction nozzle - placed in the mouth of an adult, which by drawing in air cleans the child’s nasal passage;
- a transparent tube connecting the tip and the suction nozzle.
After each procedure, the nasal aspirator must be cleaned. Disposable filters are thrown away, and the device itself is washed in water and soda.
Electronic
An electric nasal aspirator is a more expensive version of the device. However, it is more convenient to use and has more functionality than simple models. The device runs on batteries, but if desired, you can find an analogue with mains power.
The principle of operation of the device is similar to mechanical cleaners. The tip is inserted into each nostril one by one and the button is pressed. The electronic system independently regulates the process of pumping out mucus, which eliminates the possibility of injury.
There are simple aspirators on sale with a single function and more sophisticated models (for example, those that play melodies of children's songs during the procedure). Devices with aerosol mode are especially popular. In addition to cleansing, they are able to moisturize the mucous membrane and also rinse the child’s nasal cavity.
Vacuum
The most controversial is the nasal vacuum aspirator. The reason parents are skeptical about the device is that it must be connected to a working vacuum cleaner. Although manufacturers and doctors are convinced of its complete safety, the sound of a roaring dust collector is unlikely to make an already unpleasant procedure for a child any easier.
This type of nasal aspirator allows you to instantly clear your nose of all accumulated mucus. Consists of the following elements:
- removable tip (for a child’s nose);
- a collector flask that converts air flows into a vacuum of the required power;
- mouthpiece - a device for attaching to a vacuum cleaner.
The nasal vacuum aspirator is considered the most durable and highly effective. It even copes with thick mucus formed during prolonged rhinitis.
On a note! As a rule, devices come with different sizes of attachments. They are intended for certain age categories of patients.
Reviews
Otrivin Baby spray and drops, when used as intended ( cleaning and hygiene of the nasal cavities in children), receive extremely positive reviews. The active ingredients of these cleansers - sea water and sodium chloride - perfectly help many parents in combating nasal congestion in their babies and do not lead to the development of any side effects. It should be remembered that these funds are auxiliary and do not carry a therapeutic load. In case of severe manifestations of childhood rhinitis, parents should consult a pediatrician to prescribe effective and safe treatment.
To effectively get rid of nasal secretions, it is recommended to use the Otrivin Baby nasal aspirator together with drops or spray, reviews of which are also almost all positive. This “nozzle suction” greatly increases the effectiveness of cleansers and is an indispensable assistant for parents in ridding their children of runny noses.
Features and rules for using an aspirator for children
There are standard guidelines for using a nasal aspirator for newborns and older children. They cover preliminary preparation and the mechanism of the procedure itself:
- Choose a time for the procedure when the child is as calm as possible.
- Carry out preliminary cleaning. It is necessary to partially soften dry accumulations and moisturize the mucous epithelium. For this purpose, saline solution, salt compositions (including ready-made pharmaceutical products), herbal decoctions of chamomile, calendula or sage are suitable. Using a clean pipette, irrigate each nasal passage with 1 drop, making sure that the liquid does not flow into the larynx (for this, the child is placed on his side).
- Place the tip exactly in the center of the nostril, avoiding contact with the walls (otherwise the mucous membrane will be injured and bleeding will occur).
- During suction, the second nostril is pinched.
- After cleaning one nasal passage, rinse the device and wipe with a paper towel, and only then proceed to the second nostril.
After each use, the device must be washed to remove extracted secretions using a soap solution. In addition, the aspirator must be additionally disinfected each time so that bacteria do not begin to accumulate in it. Otherwise, simple hygienic cleaning of the nose will cause a runny nose.
Otrivin Baby price, where to buy
On average, you can buy Otrivin Baby drops of 5 ml No. 18 for 260 rubles, spray 20 ml No. 1 for 220 rubles.
Along with these cleaning products, it is recommended to purchase an Otrivin Baby nasal aspirator, the price of which may vary depending on the number of disposable nozzles purchased separately. The average price of an Otrivin Baby aspirator (nozzle ejector with three disposable nozzles) is 300 rubles.
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- Otrivin Baby 5 ml N18 drops Novartis Consumer Health S.A., Switzerland
- Otrivin Baby No. 10 nozzle for nasal aspirator Novartis Consumer Health S.A., Switzerland
- Otrivin Baby nasal aspirator with 3 nozzles Novartis Consumer Health S.A., Switzerland
