A runny nose is an inflammatory process of the nasal mucosa. In children, this zone is too sensitive in relation to external stimuli due to the immature immunity. The causes of damage to the nose are various factors, even ordinary dust, not to mention viruses. Choosing a cold remedy for children is not easy. Parents carefully study them and select a medicine for a long time.
Medicines with sea salt are considered the best remedies for rhinitis for children, they can be used from the very beginning of life, consisting of the following components:
- Iodine - As a powerful antiseptic, it quickly stops the growth of microbes.
- Zinc with selenium - improve the immune system, help the body to more actively produce its own interferon.
- Magnesium and Calcium - reduce mucus secretion.
Each rhinitis medicine for children with sea salt is used for rinsing procedures before sucking mucus from the nose. It also perfectly moisturizes overdried mucous membranes, normalizing nasal breathing.
Aqua Maris
The Aqua Maris medicine is, in fact, sterile seawater with natural trace elements in its composition - magnesium, calcium, sodium, etc. It is used for children for the following indications:
- allergic reactions;
- acute / chronic;
- adenotitis;
- for the prevention of rhinitis in the off-season;
- implementation of hygiene procedures and moistening of the mucous surface.
Has 2 forms of release:
- Drops: 10 ml bottle. They are prescribed to children from the beginning of life. According to the instructions, the solution should be instilled 3 times a day 1 - 2 drops into the nostril. The average cost is 125 rubles.
- Rhinitis spray for children: 50 ml can with a nozzle. It is allowed to be used only after 1 year. Also, the medicine is indicated for the therapy and hygiene of the nose 1 - 2 injections 2 - 3 times a day. The average cost is 250 rubles.
Aqua Maris is safe for children. Allergy can be the only side effect, but it develops very rarely.
Aqualor Baby
Another product for sea water. The composition includes natural substances. It is sterile isotonic seawater with trace elements. The children's drug not only cleanses and stops inflammation, but improves the functions of local immunity.
Aqualor Baby is used in such cases:
- treatment, as well as measures for the prevention of infectious lesions and inflammations;
- hygiene of the nose;
- preparation before using other drugs.
Aqualor Baby comes in 2 forms:
- Drops: a 15 ml bottle, it is permissible to use immediately after birth, instill 2 to 4 times in a nostril several times a day. The cost is about 110 rubles.
- Spray: 125 ml can, it has a good stop nozzle so that the tip does not enter deeply. The spray is allowed for children after 1 year. The approximate cost of 370 rubles.
Otrivin Baby
This medication is sterile isotonic saline. promotes thorough cleansing and moisturizing of the nose, normalization of local immunity. The composition of the medicine is natural for the body. It is used for:
- implementation of daily procedures for cleansing the child's nose;
- therapy and prevention of rhinitis.
Produced in the form of drops, baby's nasal spray:
- Drops: 5 ml bottle, suitable for children regardless of age: instill 2 - 4 drops into each nostril. The approximate cost is 200 rubles.
- Nasal spray: in 20 ml cans, recommended for children after 1 year. The average cost is 170 rubles.
Vasoconstrictor drops
The use of such funds is undesirable for infants. These medicines can dry out the nasal mucosa too much. In addition, they contribute to addiction, which subsequently requires an increase in dosage and constant use.
Medicines affect not only the mucous surface, but also the vessels of the body. The main rule of use is a course of no more than 5 days and no more than 2 times a day. The dose for newborns must be appropriate for age, so the use of these drugs without a doctor's permission is prohibited.
Vasoconstrictor drops are effective for infectious, colds, allergic rhinitis. They do not cure, but only relieve the symptom of congestion, making breathing easier, relieve puffiness. They should be used before bedtime so that the congestion does not interfere with the baby's sleep. The most famous vasoconstrictor drops are:
- Nazol Baby;
- Nazivin;
- Vibrocil.
Vibrocil
This is a remedy with the main active ingredients - dimethindene and phenylephrine. An auxiliary component is lavender oil, which is why the solution has a specific aroma and taste. Vibrocil relieves nasal swelling well and makes breathing quickly easier. Indications for use are:
- runny nose of any origin;
- sharp forms.
Vibrocil is available in drops, there is also a spray form, a gel. Children under one year old are shown drops, under 6 years old - a spray. The drops are buried in this way:
- children under one year old 1 drop in each nostril 3-4 times a day.
- after a year, 2 drops 3-4 times a day.
A doctor's approval is required before use. First, it is thoroughly cleaned, and when dripping, sometimes there is a burning sensation, discomfort in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. The average price is 230 rubles.
Nazol Baby
Vasoconstrictor with the active substance phenylephrine. It improves breathing through the nose, reducing the swelling of the mucous membranes. The drug is available in 15 ml drops. The indications for use are:
- colds, ARVI, flu;
- allergic reactions.
The medicine is allowed from birth, but the dose is set taking into account the age of the child:
- children under one year old 1 drop 4 times a day;
- children after a year 1 - 2 drops after 6 hours.
Despite its intended use for children, the medicine has contraindications:
- treatment is prohibited for more than 3 days;
- pathology of the heart and blood vessels;
- diabetes;
- hypersensitivity to the components of the product.
When using, parents should strictly monitor the doses. When they are exceeded, overexcitation develops and the rhythm of the heartbeat is disturbed. Headache, dizziness, poor sleep, and tingling in the nose are also occasional.
The average price of the product is 160 rubles.
Traditional medicine recipes for rhinitis in children
Before carrying out any procedures in accordance with folk recipes, a specialist consultation is required. Children of different age groups have different contraindications and a tendency to allergic reactions.
Too aggressive substances provoke burns to the mucous surface. The most popular recipes are:
- Instillation in the nasal passages with freshly squeezed juice from carrots or beets. You must first dilute it with water. The younger the age, the lower the concentration.
- Garlic is rubbed on a fine grater, mixed with olive oil and infused for several hours. In each nostril you need 1 - 2 drops of solution, it stings a little.
- ... You need to cut off a leaf of the plant and place it in the refrigerator for several days, then squeeze out the juice, dilute and lubricate the nasal passages.
- Instillation with sea buckthorn oil 3 times a day. It relieves inflammation and softens lesions, making breathing easier.
- Salt relieves puffiness well. You can rinse the nasal cavity with a solution of salt several times a day.
- Instilling a decoction of medicinal herbs with anti-inflammatory action: plantain, calendula, sage, coltsfoot. The collection is boiled for 5 minutes, cooled and filtered.
Nebulizer for children
The process of treating rhinitis with a nebulizer helps with any type of rhinitis. 
It is a portable inhaler for home use. With its help, you can quickly soften the irritated surfaces of the nasal mucosa, eliminate cough and remove swelling.
For the procedure, mineral water, saline, and special medications prescribed by a doctor are added to the nebulizer.
The nebulizer is highly effective due to the inhalation of vapors of drugs that penetrate deeply without causing irritation or burns. Usually a child-sized mask is included with the device. The main disadvantage is that babies under 2 years old are afraid of noise during the operation of the nebulizer.
Combined medicines
From the common cold to children, the safest and most effective remedies are based on herbal ingredients. They have a combined effect:
- antiseptic;
- mucolytic;
- anti-inflammatory and decongestant.
The most popular combined remedy for the common cold is Sinupret, but it is allowed only for children after 2 years of age.
Combined effective remedies for children from the common cold include and. They relieve puffiness well, resist the defeat of viruses and stimulate the activity of the immune system. Such drugs include: Edas-131 drops, Euphorbium Compositum spray. These are effective and completely safe medicines, but do not forget that only a doctor is involved in the selection.
Other drugs
- Dolphin is a solution for rinsing the nose, very convenient to use for babies who find it difficult to explain that they need to rinse their nose. It is used with caution for up to two years. There is a special release form for allergy sufferers. The package contains 10 sachets of powder for dilution, a device for washing. The process relieves the symptoms of a runny nose, relieves swelling, flushes out accumulated secretions, destroying bacteria and microbes.
- Stickers Nozzle. They contain eucalyptus and camphor to help make breathing easier. If the baby removes the sticker on the clothes, you can attach it to the crib while sleeping.
- Ointment Clean nose - significantly relieves the condition with a cold. It contains mint and eucalyptus oils. It is applied to the sinuses from above, so as not to burn the mucous membrane, helps to eliminate irritation and inflammation.
An incorrectly selected remedy will not bring results in treatment, but will only worsen the well-being of the child. In this regard, it is better to get a doctor's recommendation before using a specific drug.
Nasmorrhea can occur under the influence of a number of factors: from viral and bacterial pathogens to exposure to allergens. Drops from the common cold for children are used in the course of complex treatment in conjunction with other groups of medicines, as well as the organization of external conditions that contribute to the acceleration of the healing process.
Depending on the composition and indications for use, drops can have a moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, vasoconstrictor, and anti-allergic effect.
The effectiveness of local preparations lasts up to 12 hours, after which reuse is required. Medicines with a vasoconstrictor effect are not intended for long-term use and can be addictive.
The advantage of the form of release in the form of drops is the absence or minimization of systemic exposure and the rapid elimination of nasal congestion, edema, itching, and discharge.
If the medication is used in strict accordance with the dosage regimen described by the manufacturer and the attending physician, the active ingredient is not absorbed into the bloodstream and does not adversely affect the excretory organs, cardiovascular system, and liver.
Groups of baby drops
Depending on the cause of the symptom, the following baby nose drops for the common cold can be used:
- drugs that contribute to the provision of a vasoconstrictor effect;
- drugs, the active substance of which is hormonal substances;
- drops with an antihistamine effect;
- agents with antiviral and antibacterial substances (for example, with silver ions);
- combined drugs, the action of which is directed, for example, to provide a vasoconstrictor and antihistamine effect;
- solutions based on seawater, contributing to the provision of a moisturizing effect on the nasal mucosa.
The selection of a list of suitable medications should be entrusted to a pediatric otolaryngologist or pediatrician after a comprehensive examination. It is recommended to refrain from self-medication.
Indications for use
The main indications for the use of nasal drops for the local elimination of the common cold is to identify:
- a condition in which the child cannot breathe normally through the nose;
- allergic rhinitis;
- complications in the form of staining the discharge in green or the addition of pus;
- acute respiratory viral infection or influenza;
- complete absence of breathing through the nose;
- complications of the hearing organs;
- sinusitis.
Certain groups of drugs are prescribed before surgical or diagnostic procedures.
Moisturizing drops for mucous membranes
Moisturizing solutions based on sea water or saline are used for rhinitis of any origin. Such medicines help to increase the tone of blood vessels in the nasal cavity, thinning thick mucus, cleansing the mucous membrane and accelerating its regeneration.
- Humer;
- Aqua Marisa;
- Marimera;
- Otrivina More;
- Dolphin;
- Aqualore.
Otrivin Baby is used in the treatment of children from birth.
When rinsing the nose, the child should be in a horizontal position, while his head is tilted to the side. A few seconds after the injection of the medicine, it is necessary to seat the child and remove the remains of the medicine from the nasal passages.
Vasoconstrictor
The use of vasoconstrictor drops makes it easier to breathe and improve hearing, normalize sleep, and improve the quality of life.
- Nazivin - depending on the concentration of the active substance, it can be used to facilitate nasal breathing in babies up to one year old (0.01%). Patients from one to six years old are recommended a concentration of 0.025% of the active ingredient. The duration of treatment is no more than 5 days.
- Tizine (0.05%) is used in the treatment of patients aged 2 to 6 years. The effect develops after a few minutes and lasts for 6 hours.
- Lazolvan rino - effective long-acting rhinitis drops for children from 6 years old. The drug has no exact structural analogs on the modern pharmaceutical market. The recommended duration of therapy is no more than 1 week.
Antiviral
Antiviral drops Grippferon are effective for the prevention and treatment of colds, flu and SARS. The medication is used to treat children under 1 year old. The action of the active component is also aimed at providing an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect.
The drug can provoke the development of allergic reactions. Drops should not be combined with drugs that promote local vasoconstrictor effects.
Antihistamines
In case of a severe allergic reaction, it is advisable to use local preparations with antihistamine effects:
- Cromohexal. Drops for children over 5 years of age. The frequency of use is up to 4 times a day. The duration of treatment is no more than 30 days. The cancellation of the use of the medication should be carried out gradually, over 7 days. After it has been possible to achieve a good therapeutic result, the medication is used only in contact with an irritant substance (house dust, pollen of plants, etc.)
- Tizine allergy is indicated for children after 6 years of age for the symptomatic treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Drops are used twice a day, the course of treatment is determined by the doctor individually for each patient.
Hormonal
Hormonal drugs contribute to the provision of a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, can be used to eliminate allergic rhinitis.
These are fast-acting and effective drops for the common cold, which not only help to improve breathing, but also prevent the development of sinusitis.
The list includes:
- Fliksonase is a drug for the treatment of children over 4 years of age. A single use of the drug every 24 hours is recommended.
- Nasonex is one-component nasal drops based on mometasone, a synthetic corticosteroid for local use. In the treatment of allergic rhinitis, it is approved for use in patients over 2 years old. Allowed the simultaneous use of the drug with systemic antihistamines (for example, loratadine).
- Avamis - the drug can be used from 2 years old. To achieve the best therapeutic effect, the medicine must be used regularly. After the first use, the effect develops within 8 hours.
With antiseptics
Protargol is a drug with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent effects. The World Health Organization recommends the use of drops in the treatment of children from the age of five.
Due to the active components of the drug (silver ions), the following is observed:
- prevention of the multiplication of bacterial infections;
- decrease in the sensitivity of the mucous membranes;
- suppression of the inflammatory response.
Before using Protargol, you must thoroughly rinse your nose. After that, the child is placed on his back and medication is instilled in accordance with the doctor's recommendations.
With antibiotics
The use of a drug with antibacterial components is advisable in the development of a cold, accompanied by the development of purulent processes and other manifestations indicating the addition of a bacterial infection.
| Name | Application features | Additional instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Isofra is a one-component drug with antibacterial action. | The medicine is used in the complex therapy of infectious and inflammatory diseases that affect the upper respiratory tract. Duration of use - no more than 1 week. | With the help of Isofra, you can not wash the paranasal sinuses. Allergic reactions may occur during treatment. |
| Polydex with phenylephrine contains 4 active ingredients that provide a pronounced antibacterial and vasoconstrictor effect, fight nasal congestion. | Drops can be used in the treatment of patients who are 2.5 years old. The duration of therapy is no more than 10 days. | Prolonged, uncontrolled use of the medication is fraught with the development of sleep disorders, headaches, changes in blood pressure indicators, pallor of the skin, tachycardia. |
Combined drugs
Medicines in this group contain a substance that has a vasoconstrictor effect in combination with a hormonal, antibacterial or antihistamine substance.
| Name | Application features | Additional instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Vibrocil contains substances with a vasoconstrictor and antihistamine substance. The drug is indicated for acute, allergic, vasomorphic rhinitis. | Children from birth to 6 years old are shown a dosage form in the form of drops. The dosage is selected depending on the age of the child. From 6 years old, you can use the spray. | The use of Vibrocil is contraindicated in atrophic rhinitis. Undesirable side effects may develop in the form of dryness in the nose and a burning sensation. |
| Pinosol is a medicine with antimicrobial effect based on essential oils and vitamin E. | From 2 years old, you can instill 1-2 drops in each nasal passage up to 4 times a day. | Drops are contraindicated in patients under 12 months of age. Allergic reactions and breathing difficulties are possible. |
| Sanorin-analergin - children's drops from the common cold from 2 years old with a vasoconstrictor and antiallergic effect. | The dosage is 1-2 drops of the medicine up to 4 times a day. | The drug can provoke the development of rash, irritability, nausea, headache. |
Drops thickening copious, liquid snot
In the event that the course of the disease is accompanied from the nose, the pediatrician may recommend drops based on components with an astringent effect, for example, tannin.
A similar remedy can be purchased at a preparatory pharmacy after presenting a doctor's prescription. The composition and dosage of the medication is selected individually for each patient.Let's summarize
In order to speed up the healing process, it is important not only to use medications, but also to follow the following recommendations:
- monitor the temperature regime (no more than 20 degrees) and air humidity (45%) in the room where the child is;
- provide nutrition with a sufficient amount of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids;
- to minimize the use of sugar and foods that increase the formation of mucus: potatoes, corn;
- observe the drinking regime.
In the event that a runny nose persists for a long time and is accompanied by deterioration (for example, or, etc.), you should immediately consult a doctor and revise the treatment regimen.
Instillation of drops in the nose
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Children's health is one of the top priorities for parents. When a baby appears in the house, anxiety often comes along with great joy. Any ailment requires immediate treatment. This will reduce the likelihood of disease progression.
For children, even a mild runny nose can be a big problem. The nasal mucosa dries up, its protective function decreases, pathogenic microbes and viruses begin to freely enter the body. Mucus is abundantly secreted, nasal breathing is disturbed, later the nose clogs up, and the child begins to breathe only through the mouth.
For the prevention and treatment of rhinitis, the climate in the house is of great importance. If the air in the apartment is dry, hot, then this can also provoke a runny nose. To increase humidity, if you do not have a humidifier, you can hang up wet towels, put containers of water and often ventilate the room.
Aromatic herbal drinks for a cold in children
If you have a runny nose, you can relieve the child's condition with a warm drink.
Lime tea
For this, the most popular folk remedy is suitable - linden tea. It has a diaphoretic and bactericidal effect, lowers temperature, makes breathing easier. For cooking, you need to take a handful of linden flowers and pour half a liter of boiling water. It is better to give a drink at night.
Raspberry leaf tea
Tea made from raspberry leaves is considered a good remedy in the treatment of rhinitis. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and increases the defenses of the child's body. Raspberry leaves should be picked in early spring, when they are just starting to appear on the branches.
Ordinary tea with raspberry jam will also cope well with a runny nose.
Infusions, fruit drinks and herbal decoctions
Quite harmless for the treatment of a common cold in children are infusions of oregano, birch leaf and chamomile, decoctions of pine buds or viburnum berries with honey.
It is good to give the child plenty to drink fruit drinks from berries and rosehip broth during the treatment of a cold.
Inhalation
Inhalation is widely used in traditional medicine. They are most useful for the body of children, as they affect all respiratory organs in general. The harm from them is minimal, because the products used are natural and pleasant to use.
Treatment should be started at the first symptoms of a runny nose or cold. The use of this folk remedy throughout the disease will accelerate the recovery of the child.
Hot inhalation
For hot inhalation, you will need a small bowl of hot water and a towel.
- 1 recipe. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the water and, covered with a towel, breathe in beneficial vapors.
- 2 recipe. Add 5 drops of eucalyptus, mint or tea tree essential oil to hot water. The oils can be used as a mixture or separately.
- 3 recipe. In a container for inhalation, place a hot decoction from a mixture of medicinal herbs: currant leaf, pine needles, linden blossom, oak bark, sage, thyme. You can use each plant separately. In total, a tablespoon of dry raw materials is taken and brewed with a glass of boiling water.
Cold inhalation
A good effect with a stuffy nose in children of any age is given by inhalation through a nebulizer. They can be carried out using normal mineral water or saline.
Of course, hot inhalation is not acceptable for babies, but inhalation with essential oils (in the absence of allergic reactions) is well suited for them. They can be done with a nebulizer or by adding oil directly to the bath when bathing children. Essential oils are suitable for such procedures:
- thyme;
- eucalyptus;
- tea tree;
- pine trees;
- mint;
- fir.
The easiest and most affordable folk remedies are "passive" inhalations:
- Soak cotton pads or napkins with bactericidal essential oils and place them next to the baby's bed or in another convenient place. The following composition is also suitable: mix in equal proportions lavender, eucalyptus and peppermint oils.
- In the room, put several saucers with chopped garlic cloves, onion rings.
Washing
In children, washing with a cold is a prerequisite for quickly getting rid of this unpleasant symptom. The method is used to prevent an acute runny nose from turning into a chronic one, as well as to improve the absorption of medicinal drops. 
Salt water rinse
For rinsing the spouts of even small children, you can use salted water, even better sea water. To prepare the solution, dilute the salt (on the tip of a knife) in a glass of warm water. Draw up a full pipette and add it to the nose. For one lavage, one to five pipettes can be used in each nasal passage.
After that, the child should be in an upright position for some time. This folk remedy is absolutely harmless and will not only wash away all pathogenic microflora from the nasal mucosa, but also relieve inflammation, irritation, swelling and itching.
For older children, you can use folk remedies for washing:
- add a few drops of antiseptic infusion or decoction of calendula or eucalyptus to salted water;
- make a weak infusion of chamomile or sage and rinse your nose gently.
Cold drops
Vegetable juices
Plant juices
- Calendula juice. To soften the action and increase the therapeutic effect, it is mixed with sea buckthorn oil.
- The juice from Kalanchoe leaves, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2, should be instilled several times a day. You should act slowly, starting with 1 drop, because Kalanchoe often causes a strong sneezing reflex. If the child reacts normally to this juice, then the treatment can be continued.
- Aloe juice. Can be used alone, honey can be added. Dripping 2 drops.
Root Juices
- Raw potato juice.
- Carrot juice. 2 drops of juice in each nostril, several times a day.
- Carrot juice mixed with olive or sunflower oil in equal parts.
- Garlic juice. Heat 1-2 drops of garlic juice and a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a water bath. Drip with caution 3 times a day.
- Boil the beets and, after grating, squeeze the juice. Apply for thick nasal discharge.
- Beet juice, diluted in half with water.
- Beetroot juice with honey: add a drop of honey to a tablespoon of juice. Treatment with this remedy should be started with 1 drop and, with normal tolerance, brought to 3 drops.
- Beet juice with sea buckthorn oil in equal proportions.
- Onion juice mixed with honey. A very effective folk remedy for children with a cold. It is better to use it like this: let the child swallow half a teaspoon of the mixture and immediately lubricate it in his nose with the help of a cotton swab with the same composition. The treatment lasts 3 days, it must be repeated 2-3 times a day.
Drops from herbal infusions
- Boil the herb St. John's wort or peppermint with a glass of boiling water. It is good to rinse the nose with this tool or use it in the form of drops (2-3 drops three times a day).
- Chamomile infusion is good for allergic rhinitis. Moisten gauze flagella with infusion and insert into the nasal passages.
Honey
Honey is a reliable folk remedy, but if you are prone to allergies to bee products, you cannot use it.
Honey drops do an excellent job not only for chronic rhinitis, but also for loss of smell. Mix honey and water in equal proportions and bury it in the nose.
Chewing honeycomb for 10-20 minutes is very useful for severe rhinitis and inflammation of the nasopharynx.
Oil drops
Oil drops can be easily prepared by yourself. But it is better to use them for children over 5 years old.
- Insist chopped garlic clove in olive oil for 10 hours. Lubricating the sinuses with this folk remedy during an exacerbation of viral infections will serve as a good prevention, and instillation in a short time will relieve a cold.
- Mix a teaspoon of olive oil with 2 drops of thyme oil. Dripping three times a day.
- Pour 1.5 tablespoons of St. John's wort flowers with refined oil, leaving for 21 days in a dark place, shake and strain. Keep refrigerated. Drip warm with a cold.
- Grind the burdock roots and add any vegetable oil. Keep the infusion for 2 weeks in a dark place. No need to filter. Shake and moisten gauze turundas before use. With a runny nose in children, this procedure should be carried out at least twice.
Warming up
Warming up in the nasal area in children should be used only in cases where the body temperature is not elevated and there is no suspicion of. This folk remedy reduces inflammation, reduces mucus production, and relieves nasal congestion.
Warming up is carried out using warm boiled eggs or potatoes or millet, coarse salt or sand. Loose food can be reheated in a skillet or microwave. Pour the contents warmed up to a warm state into a tight cloth bag. It should be applied alternately to the bridge of the nose and the area of the sinuses. The procedure can be done no more than 5 minutes 3 times a day, even when the child is asleep.
Mustard baths
Warming up the legs and arms with the help of mustard baths are very useful, they improve well-being and tone up. Better to apply them before bedtime. It is convenient to carry out warming baths for children in a high container, for example, a clean plastic bucket, so that the water reaches the child's knee, and the hands can be lowered to the elbow.
In slightly hot water, temperature tolerant for the child, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of mustard. After 10-15 minutes, wipe your feet and hands dry and put on warm socks. To consolidate the result, dry mustard can be poured into the socks.
Rules for the use of folk remedies
When resorting to traditional medicine for the treatment of children, you should take this responsibly. Treatment must be beneficial; precious time must not be allowed to be lost. Parents should be aware of the fragile health of children in their hands. For any malaise in children, it is imperative to consult a pediatrician.
Folk remedies should be used with caution if the child is prone to allergies. In order to protect the baby, when treating with any folk remedies, it is better to check everything first on yourself. All plant juices for instillation should be used only with diluted water, and it is better not to use them for treating babies.
Do not forget that when the body temperature rises, you cannot warm the child, use warming ointments and rubbing.
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Despite the seeming harmlessness of a runny nose, it causes a lot of discomfort to a sick person - it is impossible to breathe, talk, get enough sleep, fully perform household and work duties.
Chronic congestion leads to voice changes, the development of brain hypoxia, complications of bacterial infections and other troubles. Fortunately, the pharmaceutical market today offers a lot of drugs to combat nasal congestion, but not many people know which remedy for a cold to choose and how to use it correctly.
It is worth considering that the appearance of mucous discharge from the nose is due to a reaction to the invasion of viruses, bacteria, fungi, allergens and other pathogens. Also, rhinitis can be vasomotor (occur with hormonal disruptions and problems with the autonomic nervous system) and medication (become the result of abuse of vasoconstrictor drops).
What drugs will be required to eliminate a specific problem - the doctor will say after a detailed examination. Today we will talk in detail about the existing classes of remedies for the common cold, as an introductory information.
One of the signs of rhinitis is the excessive expansion of the vessels of the epithelium lining the nasal passages, against the background of tissue edema - these are the reasons that provoke congestion.
It is possible to choose an inexpensive remedy for the common cold for adults from the vasoconstrictor group on their own, provided that the congestion does not bother for more than a week, and the rhinitis itself does not raise suspicions of a bacterial or allergic form, otherwise another plan will be required.
In vasoconstrictor agents, such components are usually present as oxymetazoline, naphazoline, xylometazoline, phenylephrine and others, they act on adrenaline receptors in peripheral capillaries and constrict them.
Thanks to this action, the edema of the epithelium subsides, the nasal passages are cleared of mucus, and breathing is restored.
The most effective drugs are considered to be of the following groups:
Based on naphazoline- Sanorin, Naphtizin, Naphazolin-Ferein. The effect after instillation or injection of the spray occurs after 3-5 minutes and lasts up to 6 hours. It is not recommended to use these drops for children under 3 years old, in order to avoid irritation of the mucous membrane and depression of the central nervous system.
Xylometazoline based- Galazolin, Otrivin, Xymelin, Tizin Xylo. The drugs in this group are economical and safe, and they also have a longer lasting effect, up to 12 hours in a row. For adult patients, drops and sprays are available in a concentration of 0.1%, for children - 0.05%.
Oxymetazoline based- Nazivin, Nazol Advance, Oxymetazoline. The drugs of this group act against congestion for 6-8 hours in a row, and their convenience lies in the exact dosage intended for different ages of patients. For children under one year old, it is recommended to instill a 0.01% agent, starting from a year and up to 6 years old, drops containing 0.025% of the active substance are suitable, and adults are prescribed the drug in 0.05% concentration.
Tramazoline-based preparations show a good effect. for example Lazolvan Reno. This remedy does not irritate the mucous membrane and saves from congestion for 8-10 hours.
Drops containing phenylephrine are also popular.- Nazol Kids and Nazol Baby, intended for children from 6 years old and from birth to 6 years old, respectively.
Some drugs combine a combination of several active ingredients, for example, tramazoline and phenylephrine (Adrianol), naphazoline and antazoline (Sanorin Anallergin), phenylephrine and dimethindene (Vibrocil).
It is not recommended to use vasoconstrictors for more than 5 days in a row, without first consulting a doctor, since a runny nose can be caused by an allergic or bacterial pathogen, in which case treatment with simple drops will not give the desired effect and will contribute to the transition of rhinitis into a chronic form.
For more information about this group of drugs for adults - a list of children's vasoconstrictor drops by age.
Antibacterial drugs
Medicines for the common cold with an antibacterial effect are intended for stopping the microbial infection that caused rhinitis, as well as for the treatment of its complications (sinusitis and sinusitis).
The consequences of an infectious rhinitis also require the appointment of antibiotics by mouth or in the form of injections, but if there are no complications, local application of sprays and aerosols with an antibacterial effect will be sufficient.
Doctors consider the following drugs to be the most effective:
- Isofra
Medication in the form of a spray, which contains the antibacterial component framycetin. The tool effectively stops the reproduction and growth of pathogenic microbes, it is prescribed for upper respiratory tract infections.
Before injecting Isofra, the nasal passages should be cleaned of mucus and rinsed with saline solution, then spray the drug into each nostril 1-2 times, three times a day.
The lack of a positive effect indicates that the causative agent of the infection is resistant to the active substance, and the drug must be replaced.
- Polydexa
Effectively fights inflammation in the nose thanks to the active substances neomycin and polymyxin.
In ENT practice, this remedy against the common cold is used to treat sinusitis and otitis media of various etiologies, the injection is carried out 2-3 times a day for children and 4-5 times for adults.
Do not use an antibiotic for inhalation, as this will cause severe allergies.
- Bioparox
Fusafungin based aerosol. It is prescribed for sinusitis, sinusitis and other infections of the ENT organs.
It is sprayed several times a day, the positive effect is achieved after a few hours. Has a pronounced effect against fungi and bacteria, has an antimicrobial effect.
In case of a cold, the drug is injected twice a day, 1 inhalation in each nostril, the course of treatment is no longer than 7 days.
Important information:
Bioparox was discontinued in 2016, since the active ingredient increased the likelihood of bronchospasm in patients. In this connection, it is necessary to choose its analogue. You will find a list of nine drugs with a similar effect.
It must be remembered that each of the listed drugs has its own contraindications and cross-reactions with other drugs prescribed for the treatment of rhinitis. Therefore, their independent use is not recommended, in order to avoid overdose and side effects.
Antihistamines
Allergic rhinitis occurs as a reaction of the body to the ingress of an irritant inside or on the surface of the mucous membranes, after prolonged contact.
Nasal antihistamines are designed to relieve congestion and rhinorrhea by blocking histamine cells released into the bloodstream, causing epithelial edema and vasodilation.
Symptoms are observed in patients suffering from allergic reactions to food, medicines, household chemicals, dust, animal hair, pollen.
It is not so easy to find an effective remedy for a cold of an allergic nature; it should be prescribed by a doctor after examination and identification of the irritant.
Among these drugs are:
Allergodil is a spray containing azelastine. Blocks histamine receptors, reducing itching and burning in the nose, relieving sneezing and rhinorrhea.
The effect of the drug appears 15 minutes after injection into the nasal passages and lasts up to 12 hours.
Tizine Allergy - contains levoblastin, a substance with an antihistamine effect. 5 minutes after spraying, it helps to reduce itching, the amount of mucous discharge, get rid of congestion and swelling of the mucous membrane.
Cromohexal is a remedy for allergic rhinitis based on cromoglycic acid. It is more suitable for the prevention of seasonal rhinitis, since the good effect of the application is noticeable after a few days. It is injected into each nasal passage in 1 dose containing 2.8 mg of the active ingredient, up to 6 times a day, depending on the severity of the symptoms.
Vibrocil - a spray containing phenylephrine and dimethindene, has a complex effect against the common cold and allergies. Effectively eliminates swelling of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses, without affecting the function of the ciliary epithelium. This is a good remedy for chronic rhinitis, and is also used after surgery on the ENT organs.
Sanorin Anallergin- nasal drug based on naphazoline and antazoline. It has a pronounced effect against swelling, itching and burning in the nose, eliminates sneezing and rhinorrhea. The effect occurs 10 minutes after spraying on the mucous membrane and lasts about 6 hours. It is indicated for rhinitis of different etiology, especially allergic.
An overdose of antihistamines causes drowsiness, depression of consciousness, severe allergic reactions and other dangerous side effects, so they should be used only as directed by a doctor and strictly in the indicated dosages.
Antiviral agents
This group of remedies for the common cold is used for weakened immunity, if preventive measures are needed against infection with a respiratory infection.
They activate the active cells of the immune system, which allows you to stop the multiplication of viruses and ease the course of the disease, if it has already begun.
The most popular and effective remedies for viral rhinitis:
- Interferon
It is produced in the form of a powder, which must be diluted with boiled water to the mark on a glass ampoule, or nasal drops.
It increases the defenses, activates local immunity, and stops the multiplication of viruses.
You should not use Interferon more often than once every six months, otherwise the body will not produce its own interferon and will remain defenseless against infections.
- Viferon
For intranasal use, it is available in the form of an ointment and gel. The agent must be applied to the nasal mucosa up to 4 times a day, this will provide a local fight against viruses and increase immunity.
Thanks to ascorbic acid and human interferon in the composition, it not only stops the reproduction of microorganisms, but also accelerates the healing process.
- Ingaron
Powder for the preparation of a liquid solution of the type of Interferon.
It causes the destruction of virus cells, increases the resistance of the mucous membrane to the introduction of pathogenic microorganisms.
The dosage is set by the doctor, the drug is administered once a day.
In order for the effect of the use of antiviral agents to be pronounced, it is worth starting their use at the initial stage of the disease, when the first symptoms of a cold appear, and not when the disease lasts 4-5 days.
However, even in these cases, they help to speed up the cure, if there is no accumulation of bacterial infection.
Hormonal drugs
The use of hormonal agents for a cold is due to the severity of its course and the need to administer an additional amount of corticosteroids produced by the human adrenal glands through the nasal mucosa.
Due to the immunosuppressive, desensitizing and anti-inflammatory effect, such drugs quickly relieve chronic and severe rhinitis of various etiologies.
They are used in the treatment of year-round and seasonal allergies, nasal polyposis, sinusitis and sinusitis.
The following sprays are prominent representatives of hormonal nasal agents:
- Fliksonase is a topical preparation based on fluticasone. It has a pronounced anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effect. It is indicated for children from 4 years old and for adults, pregnant women use it after being prescribed by a doctor.
- Nasonex is a metered dose aerosol containing mometasone. It fights well with rhinitis of an allergic and vasomotor nature, eliminates swelling of the mucous membrane, stops the production of mucous secretions in the nose, relieves itching, sneezing, burning.
- Beconase is a beclomethasone spray. It is used for severe inflammation of the nasal mucosa and signs of allergic rhinitis, it is used not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of seasonal sensitization.
- Nasobek is an aerosol containing beclomethasone. It is administered only intranasally, has a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect. It is prescribed for patients over 6 years old.
- Aldecin, an analogue of beclomethasone-based sprays, is successfully used to treat allergic rhinitis (both seasonal and year-round, with periods of remission and exacerbations). It is not prescribed for children under 6 years of age and nursing mothers; during pregnancy, the question of the need for use is decided by a doctor.
Many patients, having learned about the hormonal components that make up nasal sprays, are afraid of side effects and complications.
It should be clarified that topical application reduces absorption into the bloodstream and systemic action to a minimum, so there is practically no risk of complications, with the exception of drug overdose.
This is the best replacement for vasoconstrictor drugs for the common cold today. A detailed description of this group of drugs and features of their use.
Non-vasoconstrictor drugs
Since nasal congestion is the main companion of the common cold, almost all patients to alleviate the condition immediately run to the pharmacy for a vasoconstrictor, using it without a doctor's recommendation, uncontrollably and without observing the dosage.
Long-term use of such funds, especially with an unspecified form of rhinitis, leads to a complication in the form (dependence on vasoconstrictor drops).
As a result, the nasal capillaries lose their ability to return to their usual state on their own, and the use of vasoconstrictors does not bring relief, on the contrary, after the end of the action, the vessels expand even more.
To relieve the patient of this condition, doctors prescribe drugs with the opposite effect.
All of them have a hormonal basis, but they can eliminate the symptoms of drug-induced rhinitis in the initial stages, when surgical intervention is not yet required:
- Flixotide;
- Avamis;
- Tafen Nazal;
- Nazarel;
- Rhinoclenil.
These drugs not only tone the vessels of the nose, but also improve the absorption and effect of the drugs used for the complex therapy of rhinitis.
They need to be used with caution in patients with an allergic predisposition, in such cases, the doctor is responsible for prescribing and dosing.
Solutions of sea salt for the common cold
The best remedy for a cold in its early stages is a saline solution. All doctors tell patients that at the first symptoms of rhinitis, you should not immediately use vasoconstrictors and other drugs, first you need to try to do with rinsing with ordinary table salt, or prepare a solution from sea salt purchased at a pharmacy.
The procedure will help to liquefy the mucus accumulated in the nasal passages, remove it outside, and also disinfect the mucous membrane.
To prepare the solution, you need to take 1 teaspoon of sea salt, dissolve it completely in a glass of boiled water and rinse at least 2-3 times a day.
You can add a few drops of lemon juice to the composition, this will stimulate local immunity and increase the body's resistance to colds.
If you do not want to prepare the solution yourself, you can purchase a ready-made isotonic drug from the list below at the pharmacy:
- Aqua Maris - it contains water from the Adriatic Sea, due to which the drug helps to normalize the work of ciliary cells, reduce the viscosity of secretions, remove allergens, bacteria and viruses from the nasal cavity, cleanse tissue and reduce swelling. Also, the composition contains useful elements magnesium, chlorine, sodium, calcium and others.
- Marimer is an isotonic solution of sea water, which is used for the treatment and prevention of ENT infections, allergic rhinitis, acute bacterial pathologies of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Allows you to wash off harmful agents (viruses, bacteria, allergens) from the surface of the mucous membrane, relieve a person from congestion and excessive production of mucus.
- Dolphin is a preparation in the form of a powder, which, after mixing with boiled water, is used to rinse the nose. In addition to sea salt, it contains extracts of rosehip and licorice root, which provide a thinning, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory effect. The irrigation system is equipped with a convenient nozzle that regulates the flow of solution into the nasal cavity and does not create unnecessary pressure.
Also, in the treatment of rhinitis, isotonic solutions Humer, Aqualor, Rinostop Aqua and even simple Sodium chloride (saline) are successfully used.
To combat rhinitis, it is necessary to rinse the nose regularly, and if necessary, use additional funds, to inject them after using saline solutions (this will increase their absorption and effectiveness).
Cold medications with essential oils
Some remedies for the treatment of rhinitis contain essential oils of plants that have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antiviral effects.
In addition to performing these functions, natural ethers help to soften and restore the mucous tissue of the nasal passages, in order to avoid unnecessary irritation.
It is necessary to tell in more detail about several representatives of such medicines:
- Pinosol.
Contains extracts of eucalyptus, pine and fir, as well as excipients thymol, guaiazulene and vitamin E.
Drops perfectly relieve tissue swelling, facilitate breathing, help thin mucus, and have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Vitamin E is a component that restores damaged mucosal tissues, accelerates their regeneration and has an antioxidant effect. Drops are used even in children and pregnant women, which speaks of their safety and non-toxicity.
- Eucasept.
These are drops, similar in composition and action to the drug Pinosol, but they cost much less (about 40 rubles), which makes them an effective and inexpensive remedy for fighting rhinitis.
The plant extracts included in the composition are not addictive, so they can be used for quite a long time.
The danger of products containing eucalyptus oil is only for allergy sufferers who may experience an unexpected reaction to the use of Eucasept. Therefore, prior to use, it is necessary to consult an allergist.
- Sanorin.
These are drops with a combined effect, they have a vasoconstrictor and softening effect.
Also, the remedy effectively relieves swelling of the mucous membrane, acts on pathogenic microorganisms, causing their death.
Many patients appreciated the restoration of the nasal epithelium and the powerful antimicrobial effect during use of the drug.
- Nazol Advance.
Oxymetazoline based spray with the addition of eucalyptol (concentrated eucalyptus extract). Oxymetazoline has a long-lasting effect, it makes breathing easier for 12 hours in a row, and the plant extract fights the multiplication of viruses and bacteria in the nasal cavity, relieves inflammation, liquefies a viscous secretion and promotes its excretion.
The drug has a powerful effect, so it should not be used for more than 3 days in a row.
Preparations for the common cold based on essential oils are a good help in the treatment of the disease. But for the best effect, you must first set the type of pathogen and differentiate rhinitis from or, since in this case, removing the congestion alone will not be enough.
Phytopreparations
This is the name of the means of natural origin that contribute to the rapid elimination of the signs of rhinitis. Most pharmacy medicines have a chemical basis, except for those that contain eucalyptus extracts and essential oils (they were described above).
Tinctures
To cure a runny nose safely and effectively, you can use decoctions and tinctures of plants that have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. These funds include the following:
- calendula is an herb with pronounced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used to treat viral and bacterial rhinitis, and the plant also has a healing and restorative effect on the nasal mucosa;
- eucalyptus - increases the body's resistance by activating local immunity, has antimicrobial properties, liquefies and removes thick mucus from the nasal cavity;
- St. John's wort- fights against the reproduction of pathogenic flora in the nose, eliminates stagnation of mucus, facilitates breathing, reduces inflammation, and also increases the body's resistance;
- aloe and Kalanchoe - the juice of these plants has long been used as a means of fighting rhinitis, it relieves inflammation, increases local immunity, accelerates the recovery of damaged tissues of the mucous epithelium;
- thick-leaved badan- the roots of the plant are successfully used as a remedy for nasal congestion without a runny nose, proceeding in a neglected or chronic form. On the basis of dry raw materials, a powder is prepared for instillation into the nasal cavity;
- ephedra bicolor- on the basis of this medicinal plant, nasal drops are made, with a powerful vasoconstrictor effect.
Tablet form
In addition to the local use of natural extracts of medicinal plants, doctors prescribe herbal preparations in the form of tablets, for example, Cinnabsin.
This homeopathic remedy is used even for sinusitis caused by a bacterial infection, relieves inflammation, reduces mucus secretion in the sinuses, makes breathing easier and improves local immunity.
Among the homeopathic remedies intended for the treatment of the common cold, there are:
- Euphorbium Compositum- drops and spray for local treatment of rhinitis, even in complex and advanced forms, accompanied by dryness and atrophy of the mucous membrane. The drug does not have vasoconstrictor properties, it treats the cause of the common cold, so its use is long-term.
- Rinitol Edas-131 - cleans the nasal passages from viscous and thick mucus, acts as a means of preventing complications of the common cold.
- Delufen is a spray that is safe to treat patients of all ages. Possesses activity against viruses, bacteria and allergens, treats even chronic forms of the common cold.
- Aflubin-Naze - spray for rhinitis, sinusitis and sinusitis. It contains the components of mercury, therefore, the use of the product is contraindicated in patients under 12 years of age and suffering from thyroid pathologies.
Treatment of rhinitis with phytopreparations causes a lot of controversy, both among doctors and patients, for someone they successfully help cope with a cold, for someone they turn out to be useless.
However, medicine has long ago singled out homeopathy as a separate branch of science, which once again confirms the effectiveness of a properly prescribed and administered treatment.
Inhalation preparations
Treating a runny nose with an inhaler is effective, reliable and safe. If a nebulizer is used, the drugs will be required without the content of essential oils and suspended particles, since when they enter the respiratory system, they clog the lumens of the bronchi and cause their obstruction.
For ultrasonic inhalations, the following groups of drugs are used:
Saline solutions- they effectively cleanse the nasal cavity from viscous mucus, have a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effect. For a nebulizer, sodium chloride (saline) is chosen, as well as pharmaceutical isotonic drugs - Aqua Maris, Marimer, Humer, Aqualor, Dolphin. Learn more about how and with what medications to carry out the procedure with a nebulizer.
Alkaline solutions- To eliminate the symptoms of rhinitis, the table mineral waters of Essentuki, Borjomi, Narzan are successfully used. They allow the sinuses to get rid of thick secretions, liquefy purulent masses in bacterial infections, and serve as prevention of rhinitis of various etiologies.
Antimicrobial solutions- are prescribed for the treatment of bacterial rhinitis. The drugs Furacilin, Tobramycin, Dioxidin, Fluimucil are used. These agents thin phlegm, and then promote its gentle removal from the nasal passages and sinuses, and have a disinfecting effect.
Immunomodulators- allow to increase the body's resistance and activate local immunity. In the inhaler, you can use the drugs Cycloferon, Gripferon, Interferon.
Antiallergic drugs- with a runny nose caused by sensitization and accompanied by shortness of breath, the drugs Berotek, Berodual, Ventolin are prescribed. They relieve swelling of the mucous tissue of the nose, larynx and bronchi, facilitate breathing.
Steam inhalations can be carried out using a soda-salt solution (a couple of drops of iodine are added there for a disinfecting effect), essential oils of thuja, fir, pine, lavender, sea buckthorn, mint. All types of cold and drugs for their implementation.
Let's summarize
As you can see, there are many remedies for the treatment of rhinitis. Which one to choose is not only difficult to determine on your own, but also dangerous, since any drug must be approved by a doctor before use.
Particular attention should be paid to people prone to allergies and forced to use antihistamines and hormonal nasal drugs, these groups of medicines always require a doctor's prescription and compliance with the prescribed dosages.
The only remedies that can be used without fear are sea salt solutions and containing natural herbal ingredients, however, their use should be stopped if there is no positive effect within 1-2 weeks, and then consult an ENT doctor.
During the period of colds and allergic exacerbations, children's noses need protection. The best cold remedies for kids help clear mucus from the sinuses and give your baby back freedom of breathing. There are many drops and sprays on the pharmaceutical market with different compositions, but only the most effective of them are able to cope with the problem posed to them.
10. Otrivin
Otrivin available in drops and as a spray. The latter form of release is preferable for babies due to the convenience of introducing the drug into the nasal sinuses. The main active ingredient of the drug is a highly effective xylometazoline. An important advantage of the spray over the line of products from this series is long-term exposure, which can last up to twelve hours. It gently envelops the mucous membrane, without irritating it, thanks to additional substances that have a softening effect. It is worth considering that the drug is not suitable for small babies, since it can be used only from the age of 12.
9. Tizine XYLO
Tizine XILO refers to highly effective means. The drug treats a runny nose well in children, but it is permissible to use it only from a two-year period of life. The spray perfectly relieves swelling of the mucous membrane, and also reduces the amount of discharge during acute respiratory diseases, with rhinitis and otitis media. For older children, starting from school age, a different dosage of the drug is provided, which must be paid attention to when purchasing the drug. Usually, the therapeutic component and additional components of the medication are well tolerated without causing negative reactions.
8. Sanorin
Sanorin with eucalyptus oil is widely used in therapy in children for the treatment of various kinds of rhinitis. It is especially effective in the treatment of acute rhinitis, sinusitis and laryngitis. In addition, if necessary, the spray is able to stop even nosebleeds. The main therapeutic component is naphazoline, the disadvantage of which is a rather short-term effect, which is only a few hours. In addition, after the active substance gets on the mucous membranes, the child may experience some discomfort.
7. Rinostop
Rinostop is considered one of the most effective drugs used in therapy in children to eliminate the common cold. In this case, the tool belongs to a fairly affordable price category. After the introduction of the therapeutic solution into the nasal sinuses, the state of the mucous membranes is significantly improved almost instantly. The active ingredient xylometazoline allows you to reduce the amount of mucus, as a result of which the baby can soon breathe freely. The drug does not cause dryness, therefore, after injection, the child does not feel absolutely any unpleasant sensations.
6. Snoop
Snoop perfectly treats rhinitis in children from the age of two. It is one of the best treatments for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. Also, the spray can be used to treat otitis media as an adjunct medicine. The drug can be used up to three times in 24 hours. Usually, a runny nose after the start of use disappears for 3-5 days. In more severe cases, the discharge may last for a longer period. In this case, if the remedy did not give the desired therapeutic effect, the doctor should decide the question of replacing the medication.
5. Nazivin
Nazivin refers to the best vasoconstrictor drugs used in the treatment of nasal congestion in children. The main therapeutic component allows you to remove the effects of a cold up to twelve hours. They are oxymetazoline, which does not irritate delicate mucous membranes. Additional substances perfectly moisturize and soften inflamed tissues. Nazivin is produced in a special dosage for the smallest. It is permissible to use it from the first month of life. The medication can be used up to three times a day, but not more than five days. Usually, noticeable relief in the baby's condition occurs on the third day with regular use of the medication.
4. Grippferon
Grippferon refers to immunomodulatory agents used in children during the runny nose in acute respiratory diseases. It contains interferon, which has an antiviral effect. Thanks to this effect, the formation of mucous secretions decreases, and the recovery period begins much faster. The advantage of the drug is its relative safety and the possibility of using it from birth. The course of treatment with immunomodulatory drops is five days. Usually the drug is well tolerated, but in some cases it can lead to allergic reactions.
3. Pinosol
Pinosol belongs to the best herbal preparations for children, used in the treatment of the common cold. It includes several types of oils, including eucalyptus, pine, mint, etc. All these components gently affect the mucous membrane without irritating it. The product, on the other hand, has a moisturizing and emollient effect. It envelops tissues, significantly reducing inflammation, thanks to its bactericidal and regenerating properties. Pinosol is used for rhinitis of various kinds, except for allergic. Its use is permissible from the age of two. The main advantage of the drug is its natural composition, safety and practically no contraindications.
2. Vibrocil
Vibrocil refers to antiallergic drugs with a vasoconstrictor effect, which can be used to treat the common cold in children from one year old. The main active ingredient phenylephrine reduces the amount of mucus, and the additional ingredient lavender oil gently envelops the inflamed membranes, softening and moisturizing them. The drug can be used for acute, chronic and allergic rhinitis. Also, as an excipient, the medicine is used for otitis media. Before you start taking it, you must read the instructions in detail, since Vibrocil, like all nasal medications, have contraindications.
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