What effect can be achieved by using saline solution for nebulization alone

Many patients who suffer from certain diseases will use saline for nebulization due to the need of the disease to treat the disease through the respiratory tract. However, if saline is used alone for nebulization, the diseases that can be treated are very limited, such as rhinitis, etc. Patients should also pay attention to their diet during the treatment. So what effect can nebulization with saline alone have?

First, what effect can nebulization with normal saline alone have? Many patients with respiratory diseases may breathe through their mouths, causing their lips to become dry and cracked, aggravating the infection and the occurrence of oral mucosal ulcers. Since normal saline remains isotonic with tissues, the tiny droplets continuously inhaled by the patient when using normal saline nebulization can moisten the airways. Some patients who cough up thick sputum find it difficult to cough out due to the viscosity of the sputum. At this time, using normal saline for nebulization not only has no irritating effect on the airway, but also can dilute the sputum, reduce the viscosity of the sputum, and assist in expectoration.

Second, when children are receiving nebulizer inhalation treatment, it is best to let them sit in a relaxed upright position and just breathe calmly without any special cooperation. If some situations occur during nebulizer inhalation, you should stop, such as if the child coughs frequently, inhalation should be paused and restarted after breathing stabilizes. In addition, try not to eat half an hour before nebulization inhalation, and do not let the nebulizer liquid enter the eyes, otherwise it will cause eye discomfort. Do not apply oily creams. After each inhalation, you can rinse your mouth with saline or warm water. After atomization, the atomizer tank should be cleaned in time. It can be washed with warm water and dried before use.

What effect can normal saline nebulization have? Normal saline has certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Using normal saline nebulization can reduce respiratory inflammation and relieve respiratory mucosal edema. Saline nebulization can improve symptoms of breathing difficulties such as dry mouth and nose, and nasal congestion. In addition, nebulized inhalation of normal saline can relieve bronchospasm, keep the airways open, and promote patient comfort. Nebulizer inhalation allows drugs to enter the respiratory tract directly, and the dosage is only one-tenth of that of other drug administration methods, which significantly reduces the toxic side effects of drugs. Therefore, relevant drugs can be mixed in normal saline under the guidance of a doctor to treat the disease. Nebulization of normal saline does not have much therapeutic effect, it mainly serves as an auxiliary treatment and is often used for nebulization inhalation treatment of thick sputum.