Effective expectorants for coughing with bronchitis

Healthy bronchi daily produce mucus, which protects them from foreign substances. The secret produces goblet cells, bronchial glands, the epithelium of the terminal parts of the respiratory tree. The daily amount of mucus is about 100 ml, a person partially swallows it, not noticing this process. The formed secret contains two layers - dense and liquid. Due to the liquid component, the cilia of the ciliated epithelium are possible, they direct the movement of mucus towards the "exit".

• Overview of sputum removers
• Secretory
• Mucolytic agents
• Expectorants for children
• Folk remedies

The secretion of secretion is provided by the work of the ciliated epithelium and the energy of the cough thrust (mucociliary transport). Sputum is the pathological release of mucus in large numbers. With bronchitis, the production of mucus increases, it differs in composition from normal tracheobronchial secretions. The liquid component becomes very small, and the cilia work is disturbed, sputum is not excreted. There is a cough - a protective mechanism in the blockage of the airways.

Gradually, the composition of sputum included the products of vital activity of microorganisms, paralyzes the work of cilia. Mucociliary insufficiency develops, which requires the use of medications. Consider the most effective expectorants for bronchitis.

Overview of sputum removers

The drugs are divided into two groups: secretory and mucolytics.

Secretory

Stimulate expectoration. They are divided into preparations of reflex and resorptive action. Reflex agents, getting into the stomach, stimulate a vomitive reflex - insignificant in strength. The peristalsis of the bronchi increases, which promotes the movement of sputum up, and the emetic mechanism ensures its evacuation from the lumen of the respiratory tract.

Drugs of resorptive action have a direct effect on bronchial glands, dilute viscous sputum, stimulate the muscles of the bronchi.

Herbal preparations of althea

Improve the peristalsis of the bronchi, affect the quality of sputum, diluting it. Have anti-inflammatory effect. The drugs are affordable. The most common medicines are:

1. Mukaltin. The use of adults and children from 12 years inside with a meal 1-2 tablets 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 7-14 days.
2. Alteika syrup. It is popular in pediatric practice. The medicine should be taken after meals 4 times a day for 1 hour. l. Adults - 1 tbsp. l. The course of admission is 2 weeks.

Preparations of the herb thermopsis

Have a strong expectorant effect, but they should be used with caution. Often cause a strong gag reflex and affect the rhythm of breathing (especially in children). Contraindicated for children under 10 years, people with peptic ulcer, pregnant and nursing mothers.

1. Kodelak bronho - contains extract of thermopsis, ambroxol. An effective expectorant with anti-inflammatory effect, also promotes the dilution of sputum. It is prescribed for bronchitis, pneumonia, with the smoker's bronchitis. Take 1 tablet 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 5-10 days.
2. Thermopsol. It is taken 1 tablet 3 times a day. The course is 3-5 days.
3. Amtersol is a good expectorant. Can be used in the treatment of children from 3 years. Produced in the form of a syrup containing licorice root, thermopsis.

There are expectorant herbs that are rich in essential oils and are contained in other medicines - thyme (Pertussin), plantain (Herbion), thyme (Tussamag, Bronchicum).

Mucolytic agents

The main task of this group is to improve the rheological properties of sputum, to increase the liquid component in it. The action is based on the best allocation of bronchial secretion from the respiratory tract. The mucolytics include:

1. Acetylcysteine ​​- an effective mucolytic, has a direct effect on the properties of bronchial secretions. The drug retains its activity in purulent sputum. With preventive treatment reduces the frequency of exacerbations in chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis. The instruction provides for the use of 1 effervescent tablet 3 times a day for a week. In the pharmacy network, you can find other names - Fluimutsil, ATSTS.
2. Bromhexine - a powerful combination drug (mucolytic, expectorant, weak antitussive). Potentiates the effect of antimicrobial agents, facilitates the patient's condition on the second day of admission.
3. Ambroxol is one of the best expectorant mucolytic drugs. Produced in the form of tablets and syrup. It is possible to use children from 6 years old (in the form of syrup - from 2 years). Ambroxol has analogues: Ambrobene, Flavamed, Lazolvan, Ambroghexal. Lazolvan is available in prolonged-action capsules.
4. Ascoril - contains salbutamol (dilates bronchi), bromhexine (mucolytic), guaifenesin (mucolytic, promotes the transition of dry cough to productive). The drug is used for diseases accompanied by the formation of viscous sputum (bronchial asthma, obstructive bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, etc.).
5. Erespal - exhibits anti-inflammatory activity and eliminates spasm of the bronchi. It is effective in the treatment of bronchitis with and without respiratory failure.

There is a group of antitussive drugs (Sinekod, Codeine, Libeksin, Stoptussin, Levopron, Glavent). They can not be taken with expectorant medications, as sputum stasis may occur. Antitussives are indicated only with a dry cough.

When the bronchitis begins, a dry cough arises - the protective reaction of the respiratory system to the ingestion of a foreign substance (virus, bacterium, dust particles, etc.). After this, a local reaction begins in the form of inflammation and restructuring of the mucous membrane. Sputum is produced. At this point, you can not take drugs for cough. If you block the cough reflex, sputum will block the airways. A bacterial infection will join, possibly the development of pneumonia. In this stage of the disease, expectorant mucolytic drugs are needed.

Expectorants for children

Expectorants for children pharmaceutical companies produce in the form of drops and sweet syrup, which facilitates their use to a child under the age of 6 years. The most common medicines are:

• Erespal;
• Bromhexine;
• Lazolvan;
• Flavamed.

Older children can take tablet or capsule forms of medication. Doctors prefer synthetic drugs, because plant components can cause severe allergic reactions.

Important! When pregnancy, the use of drugs is possible when agreed with the attending physician. It is advisable to use inhalant dosage forms, chest massage and herbal teas.

Folk remedies

Very useful inhalation of essential oils of eucalyptus, lemon. You can use the old recipe - to breathe over the pot with boiled potatoes. The method can be improved by adding a couple drops of fir oil. Do this with caution, so as not to cause burns to the airways.

Mineral waters (Borjomi, Essentuki, Narzan), which have an alkaline environment and promote liquefaction of sputum, are beneficial. Some use mineral water with milk to soften a dry cough.

Such herbs are popular: thyme, mint, chamomile, sage, mother-and-stepmother, oregano, mint, plantain. At home, they prepare decoctions and infusions on their basis. Folk expectorants are best used with the permission of a doctor. The plus is that the herbs can be used in the treatment of bronchitis in children and pregnant women. Like synthetic drugs, medicinal herbs have contraindications.

Bronchitis is a frequent pathology of the respiratory system, which is dangerous by the transition of the process to a chronic form. If the disease is started, it is possible to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis. With prolonged cough with difficulty in sputum discharge, you should not self-medicate.

Bronchitis is dangerous in young children, because the process can quickly become complicated by pneumonia. Therapy of bronchitis should not be limited to the use of expectorants, it is only part of the treatment. A course of antiviral or antimicrobial therapy is needed.