The use of ascoril for tracheitis

Tracheitis is inflammation of the trachea. The disease is not life-threatening and is easily treatable. It occurs in acute or chronic form. Tracheitis can be an independent disease or a complication of inflammatory processes in the upper respiratory tract - ARVI, influenza, sinusitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, sore throat. The most common cause of the disease is pathogenic bacterial microflora (streptococci, staphylococci) . To answer the question of how to treat tracheitis, let us briefly consider the symptoms of the disease.

The main symptom that is observed in all patients with tracheitis is a dry cough, in which sputum is difficult to clear, there is severe irritation of the throat mucosa, and swelling of the respiratory tract.

The cough is intense and worsens when trying to breathe deeply, during sleep and in the morning. Patients are bothered by chest pain. Body temperature rises slightly, but if tracheitis is a complication of another disease, then its indicators can be high.

Treatment of tracheitis is carried out at home in accordance with the doctor’s recommendations. The patient is hospitalized only if inflammation has developed against the background of severe pathology - bronchial asthma, severe heart and liver disease. Therapeutic measures for tracheitis are complex and include specific, symptomatic and physiotherapeutic treatment.

Antibacterial therapy for tracheitis

Treatment of tracheitis with antibiotics is prescribed when the disease is provoked by pathogenic microflora or in the absence of effectiveness of other treatment methods.

The average duration of treatment is 3-5 days. But according to indications, it can be increased to 7-10 days. Antibiotics for tracheitis are prescribed orally (inside) in the form of tablets, capsules, suspensions.

Amoxiclav

This is a combination drug of the penicillin group with antibacterial action. It is active against gram-positive bacteria (staphylococcus, streptococcus). The drug is well absorbed and begins to act an hour after use .
The medicine easily penetrates the blood and accumulates in the secretions of the bronchial tree and lungs. It is excreted by the kidneys, intestines and partly with exhaled air. Amoxiclav for tracheitis is taken with food, with a glass of water. Release form: tablets and lyophilisate for preparing a suspension. Depending on the prescribed dose, it is taken 3 times a day with an interval of 8 hours, or 2 times every 12 hours. The medicine is prescribed to patients from 6 years of age.

Contraindications: hepatitis with manifestations of jaundice, hypersensitivity to penicillins.

Possible side effects when taking:

• functional gastrointestinal disorders, dyspepsia, less often - weight loss, intestinal inflammation, stomatitis, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue);
• itching of the skin, rashes, urticaria, swelling of the subcutaneous tissue;
• headaches, insomnia, dizziness, nervous agitation, anxiety, confusion, in children - convulsions;
• functional liver disorders;
• anemia.

Azithromycin

Azithromycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. When it enters the body, the active substance is concentrated in inflamed tissues. The drug has bactericidal properties and easily penetrates into the tissues of the respiratory organs .
After taking the last dose, the substance remains in the inflammation site for another 5-7 days. Tablets for tracheitis are taken once a day 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. In the acute period, a single dose is 0.5 g. Then, in the following days, it is divided into 2 doses of 0.25 g.

This antibiotic is prescribed only to adults and children over 12 years of age. Contraindications: hypersensitivity and severe kidney and liver diseases.

In addition to the general side effects characteristic of antibacterial agents, the medicine has its own negative effect on the body. In case of overdose, patients experience the following symptoms:

• changes in the leukocyte formula;
• loss of balance, impaired skin sensitivity, aggressiveness, nervousness, hyperactivity;
• short-term and reversible hearing loss;
• arrhythmia.

Augmentin

Augmentin is a semi-synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic. The drug is widely used for the treatment of tracheitis and other diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract in therapeutic practice and especially in children .
Advantages of the medicine for tracheitis:

• prescribed from birth;
• does not lead to candidiasis;
• has a minimal set of side effects.

The drug is available in the form of tablets for adults, powder for injection and suspension (prescribed for children). Augmentin is taken at intervals of 6-8 hours. The maximum allowable duration of treatment is 2 weeks.

Rare side effects - dyspepsia, jaundice, intestinal colic, urticaria, edema, erythema, dermatitis.

Flemoxin Solutab

Flemoxin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic of the penicillin group, an analogue of Augmentin. Available in tablet form. The drug is active against many tablets.

There are no special contraindications for use, with the exception of hypersensitivity. For children under one year old, medicine for tracheitis is prescribed three times a day, from one year old and for adults 2 times a day. The dose is selected individually.

Side effects are not common:

• from the gastrointestinal tract - nausea, heartburn, change in taste, dyspepsia;
• from the immune system - rash, erythema, swelling;
• from the blood – hemolytic anemia, changes in leukocytes.

Elimination of obstruction due to tracheitis

Tracheitis is accompanied by a dry cough . This means that dry mucus has accumulated in the lower parts of the respiratory system, which narrows the lumen of the bronchial tree and impairs respiratory function. To eliminate this symptom, mucolytic (expectorant) drugs for tracheitis are prescribed.

These drugs thin out dry and sticky sputum, making it more liquid. This promotes quick and easy coughing. Thus, a dry cough turns into a wet, productive one. The peculiarity of mucolytics is that they thin the mucus so that its volume does not increase and does not pose a threat to complete obstruction (blockage) of the airways.

Expectorants are of natural and synthetic origin. For the treatment of tracheitis, chemical drugs are more effective . When using mucolytics, the likelihood of recurrence of tracheitis and complications is significantly reduced.

Lazolvan

Lazolvan is a solution for oral administration and inhalation. When it enters the body, it enhances the production of secretions and its transport through the respiratory tract .
Patients' cough is relieved and mucus is removed from the body more effectively. The use of Lazolvan reduces the duration of the antibacterial course. Indications: acute tracheitis in adults and children over 2 years of age. The medicine is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women with hypersensitivity to the components.

The solution is taken orally, the number of drops for a single dose is prescribed by the doctor. Adults and children over 7 years of age drink the drug in its pure form, regardless of meals. For babies, it can be diluted with juice, tea, compote, and formula. The duration of treatment is on average 4-5 days.

Lazolvan for tracheitis is prescribed for inhalation in a nebulizer . During the procedure, you need to breathe the medicine as usual. Deep breaths can provoke a severe cough, in which the patient suffocates due to lack of air.

Side effects:

• dry mouth, nausea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain;
• skin rash, itching, urticaria, swelling;
• decreased sensitivity of taste buds.

No cases of drug overdose have been recorded. If a person has increased sensitivity, then when inhaled Lazolvan can cause bronchospasm.

Ascoril

Ascoril for tracheitis, in addition to its expectorant effect, relaxes the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract and eliminates spasm. The drug increases the vital capacity of the lungs and eliminates respiratory failure .
The medicine also activates the motility of the epithelial cilia, which accelerates the removal of sputum. The mechanism of transition of a nonproductive cough into a productive one under the influence of Ascoril:

1. Reducing mucosal tension.
2. Stimulation of cells that produce phlegm.
3. Reduced mucus viscosity.
4. Removing sputum from the bronchi and trachea.

The drug is prescribed for acute tracheitis and tracheobronchitis in adults and children of all ages. Contraindications for Ascoril include severe heart and endocrine system diseases, hypertension, renal and liver failure, gastrointestinal ulcers during exacerbations, glaucoma.

For children under 6 years of age, syrup for tracheitis is indicated; for children over 6 years of age, tablets are recommended for adults. Children are prescribed no more than 5 ml of medication 3 times a day, adults – 10 ml. Tablets are shown in 1 piece. 3 times a day.

Side effects are rare - headaches, sleep disturbances, daytime drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, increased excitability of the nervous system, convulsions, tremors.

Erespal

Erespal is a medicine that prevents the formation of mucus in the respiratory system, relieves inflammation, and prevents the development of spasms . It is prescribed for tracheitis and tracheobronchitis of infectious etiology.

The drug is not prescribed for individual intolerance and for children under 2 years of age. Since Erespal contains sucrose, it is not recommended for use in patients with diabetes.

The medicine is available in the form of syrup for oral administration.
Shake it before use. The maximum daily dose for adults is 90 ml, for children – 20 ml, from 5 to 12 years – 40 ml. Erespal with tracheitis can cause the following side effects:

• cardiopalmus;
• gastrointestinal disorders;
• drowsiness, increased fatigue, impotence, severe general weakness;
• pruritus, urticaria, erythema, angioedema.

ACC

ACC is a mucolytic, reduces the viscosity of respiratory tract secretions . Dosage form – effervescent tablets, powder for preparing an oral solution and a hot drink.

The drug can be prescribed from the tenth day of life. Take immediately after meals. If tracheitis occurs in an uncomplicated form, the course of treatment is 5-7 days. In the chronic course of the disease, it can last from 3 to 6 months.

Contraindications: hemoptysis, peptic ulcer, hepatitis in childhood.

Anti-inflammatory aerosols for tracheitis

An alternative local treatment option for tracheitis: a throat spray with an anti-inflammatory, enveloping effect. This medicine for tracheitis is especially recommended for acute forms of the disease caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.

If the culprit of tracheitis is a virus, then sprays and aerosols are selected to relieve swelling, irritation, and cool the inflamed tracheal mucosa. When treating tracheitis in children, sprays are used only after 3 years.

According to pediatricians, using an aerosol form of the drug may cause a child to develop tracheal spasm (tracheospasm), meaning a sudden attack of suffocation. For the same reason, sprays are contraindicated in patients with obstructive pulmonary disease.

Antiseptic aerosols and antibiotics are also taken, following a certain scheme:

1. Before injecting the medicine onto the mucous membrane of the throat, it must be rinsed thoroughly, removing excess mucus or pus.

2. 
   First, you need to press the can twice so that the solution gets into the sprayer.

3. Insert the spray nozzle into the oral cavity and press 2 times to the right and left, while holding your breath.
4. During the first 5 minutes after taking the medicine, it is advisable to swallow saliva as little as possible.
5. It is recommended to abstain from food and water for 40 minutes after injecting the solution.

In complex therapy of tracheitis, it is allowed to take:

1. Hexaspray. Antiseptic, active ingredient: biclotamol. It has anti-inflammatory properties, eliminates irritation of the tracheal mucosa. Dosage of the drug: 3 times a day, 2 doses. Hexapray and its analogues are approved for the treatment of tracheitis in pregnant women.
2. Tantum verde. Metered spray based on benzydamine. Perfectly softens and moisturizes the throat with viral tracheitis in children. Has a mild analgesic effect.

   
   Dosage: 4 to 8 doses every 3 hours.

3. Inhalipt. Reduces burning and sore throat due to the content of thymol and herbal components: eucalyptus oil and peppermint. Sulfanilamide in the drug has an anti-inflammatory effect. Dosage: three times a day, 2 doses. The drug is contraindicated for children under 3 years of age, nursing and pregnant women.
4. Cameton. The menthol included in the composition makes breathing easier with a dry, painful cough. The drug works as an antiseptic, the therapeutic effect lasts up to 6 hours. Dosage: 4 sprays 3 times a day for adults and children over 5 years of age.

Treatment of acute tracheitis will be more effective if the patient rinses the nose with saline solution: a small concentration of salt slows down the spread of infection and makes sputum more liquid.

Homeopathic remedies for the treatment of tracheitis

Homeopathic medicines for tracheitis enhance the effectiveness of the main treatment, strengthen the immune system, increase the body's defenses, and reduce the risk of complications . The purpose of their appointment is to quickly and efficiently cure the patient.

The impact of homeopathic medicines is complex; they are active in several directions at once. They eliminate the following symptoms:

• redness of the throat, dry mouth, burning, soreness;
• swelling of the tonsils, larynx, pain when swallowing and during talking, sensation of a foreign body in the larynx, hoarseness, nasal sound, loss of voice;
• attacks of dry cough, loud and difficult breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, suffocation, spasms;
• fever, heat in the chest, face, thirst;
• pain and tingling behind the sternum when coughing and at rest, compression of the chest;
• increased sweating, mucopurulent sputum;
• muscle and joint pain.

Homeopathy for tracheitis is a gentle treatment method that does not cause side effects and is indicated at any age.

Bronchalis-Heel

This is a natural preparation based on belladonna. Manufacturer – Germany. Basic actions:

• expectorant;
• anti-inflammatory;
• bronchodilator;
• antispasmodic;
• antitussive;
• immunomodulatory.

Indications: tracheitis, accompanied by a nonproductive convulsive cough, viscous sputum streaked with blood, obstruction of the trachea and bronchi.

The medicine is available in the form of tablets under the tongue.

Analogs of Bronhalis-Heel:

1. Broncho-Gran - indicated for patients aged 3 years and older. Available in the form of granules under the tongue. Take between meals 2 to 6 times a day. Duration of treatment is 2-3 months.
2. Agnus complex C - rectal suppositories. Relieve inflammation, increase mucus secretion, relieve pain, and prevent the spread of infection. The drug is indicated for adults and children over 12 years of age. The course of treatment is from 5 to 12 days.
3. Viburkol - rectal suppositories with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and sedative effects. Prescribed from birth. The duration of the treatment course is from 3 days to 2 weeks.
4. Influcid is an expectorant, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory agent. Available in the form of solution and lozenges. Medicine for tracheitis in the acute period is taken every hour.
5. Umkalor is an antimicrobial and antiviral drug and has immunomodulatory properties. Kills bacteria, restores the functionality of affected tissues, reduces the severity of hypoxia, improves gas exchange in tissues, and removes toxins from the body . Available in the form of a solution for oral administration. Umkalor is indicated for patients from birth.

Medicines for the treatment of tracheitis

Tracheitis is not considered a dangerous disease, but it is necessary to treat it, because otherwise it can become chronic or cause serious complications such as bronchopneumonia and tracheobronchitis.

Only a doctor can prescribe suitable medications, taking into account the viral or bacterial nature of tracheitis, as well as the severity of the patient’s condition.

If a virus played a role in the development of tracheitis, then the doctor may already recommend antiviral drugs to the patient in the first days, for example, Rimantadine.

Antibiotics are used only if the causative agent of the pathology is bacteria. Doctors try not to administer antibiotic therapy to young children, pregnant women (especially in the first and third trimesters), and the elderly.

Typically, drugs belonging to the penicillin series are used, which are administered intramuscularly 4-6 times a day.

• Protected penicillins, which have a wide spectrum of action, are very popular, for example, Augmentin tablets.
• If such medications are ineffective, the patient may be prescribed drugs from the fluoroquinolone group, for example, Avelox.
• If the patient is allergic to drugs from the penicillin group, then he is prescribed drugs that belong to macrolides (Azithromycin) or cephalosporins (Axetin). They are available both in the form of tablets and in the form of injection solutions, and you only need to take or inject them once a day, which is very convenient. Azithromycin (Sumamed) is available not only in the form of capsules and tablets, but also in powder form, from which suspensions and syrups are prepared that are used to treat young children.
• Very often, for tracheitis, aerosol medications of local action are used, for example, Bioparox, which, in addition to antibacterial, also has an anti-inflammatory effect. The active ingredient of this medicine is fusafungin, which is of fungal origin and is able to fight intracellular parasites such as mycoplasma and legionella. The course of treatment with this drug ranges from 7 to 10 days, one session should be performed every 4 hours. One session consists of 4 inhalations through the mouth or nose; children may be prescribed a smaller number of injections.

Read more about the treatment of tracheitis with antibiotics in this article.

Medicines to treat cough

With tracheitis, the main complaint of the patient is very often a debilitating dry cough, in which relief does not come, since sputum does not come out. Sometimes the attacks are so severe that they end in vomiting or even loss of consciousness. An experienced doctor will be able to advise you after an examination on how exactly to treat a cough with tracheitis in this case. Most often, doctors adhere to this scheme:

• During the day, the patient is advised to take syrups that promote sputum discharge;
• at night - drugs that block the cough reflex (Sinekod, Codelac) so that the patient can get a good night's sleep.

Gedelix and Doctor MOM

Drugs such as Gedelix and Doctor MOM have an expectorant effect. They are made on the basis of natural ingredients and therefore have few contraindications.

They can be taken by both adults and children, but the dosage and course of treatment are always determined by the doctor strictly individually. The following are also successfully used to treat dry cough with tracheitis:

• marshmallow syrups;
• Folipil, the main active ingredient of which is plantain root.

Sinekod

To suppress the cough reflex, Sinekod is often recommended, which has the following effects:

• antitussive;
• expectorant;
• moderate bronchodilator;
• anti-inflammatory.

Sinekod directly affects the cough center, and the patient’s condition quickly improves after taking it: it becomes easier for him to breathe, and the blood is actively saturated with oxygen. Sinekod is allowed to be taken even by babies over 3 months old, but under strict medical supervision:

The drug Sinekod does not contain sugar, but only its substitute - sorbitol, so it can also be taken by people suffering from diabetes. The drug is extremely rarely prescribed for pregnant and lactating women. Since Sinekod often causes drowsiness, it is recommended to use extreme caution when driving a car and while performing other tasks that require concentration and composure.

Side effects for those who start drinking Sinekod are observed quite rarely, but sometimes they still appear:

• allergy;
• dizziness;
• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• exanthema.

Despite the fact that Sinekod is sold in pharmacies without a prescription, it should be taken only on the recommendation of a doctor.

Codelac

To relieve cough due to tracheitis, drugs containing codeine, which belongs to the group of opiates, are often used. Codelac is a combination drug that, in addition to codeine, contains:

• thermopsis root herb;
• sodium bicarbonate;
• Licorice root powder.

The course of treatment for tracheitis should be short, it is recommended to take 1 tablet 2-3 times a day. If tracheitis is treated with Codelac for a long time, a drug dependence on codeine may develop. Children who are under 12 years of age cannot be treated for tracheitis with this drug.

Lazolvan

The drug, which is successfully used for tracheitis, has an expectorant and mucolytic effect. In pharmacies you can find Lazolvan in different dosage forms:

It is necessary to strictly follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor when giving Lazolvan to children, because an overdose of the drug can be dangerous.

Thanks to the research, it was possible to establish that ambroxol, which is the main component of Lazolvan, is able to increase secretion in the respiratory tract, improving the discharge of viscous sputum and helping to relieve cough.

When using the drug for tracheitis, you should not combine it with antitussives. Even if a pregnant or lactating woman suffers from tracheitis, she is unlikely to be prescribed this medicine. It is not recommended for people with duodenal or stomach ulcers.

It will be most effective when used by inhalation in the treatment of tracheitis.