Which one to choose a throat spray for children

Viral and bacterial infections that occur in childhood, most often affect the nasopharynx and larynx. In this case, the disease can quickly spread to the mucous membranes and all other ENT organs. The mucous membrane of the larynx most suffers, as a result of which even the edema of this organ can occur, which can block the flow of air into the respiratory tract.

A throat spray for children differs from similar products for adults, since it has special requirements. First, it should not irritate the mucosa. Secondly, it does not contain substances that will cause allergies. Also, the jet should not be too intense to not hit the baby's respiratory tract, otherwise a reflex stop of breathing may occur. Therefore, such drugs can be dangerous, and limited in use in childhood.

Choosing a throat spray with angina for small patients, you need to do this with caution. It should not have a toxic or irritating effect on the mucosa of the larynx, it must be hypoallergenic and at the same time have an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. Basically, they recommend drugs based on sterile sea water. These include the drug "Aqua Maris", allowed to use from three years. This spray for the throat for children is prescribed for bacterial and viral infections, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, etc. It fits well with many drugs in the complex treatment of these diseases and can be used to sanitize the nasopharyngeal mucosa before receiving other agents. This medication is also used to prevent infections.

Almost from the birth it is possible to use a similar preparation based on sea water - "Akvalor". It is a sterile isotonic water, which, as is known, contains a huge amount of useful substances, for example, sodium, zinc, copper, iron, chlorine , etc. All this in a complex has a positive effect on the condition of the nasopharynx. This drug maintains the normal physiological state of the mucosa, reduces edema and moisturizes it, thereby increasing local resistance to pathogens of various infections.

This spray for the throat during pregnancy is also used for treatment. It is not contraindicated in breastfeeding. The drug is injected through the nose, after which it drains down the larynx and irrigates the throat. In order to avoid complications, the drug is released in different forms, the difference from which in each other in the intensity of the jet, nozzles and volume.

Effective in angina and other bacterial infections, as well as SARS, a throat spray for children "Lugol". The medicine itself is known for a long time, while many note its effective antiseptic effect. However, in the form of a solution it is rather difficult to apply to the nasopharyngeal mucosa. This process greatly facilitated the appearance of this drug in the form of a spray. Its composition includes natural ingredients, including iodine, water, potassium iodide and glycerin. This throat spray for children has a disinfectant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. However, before using it, you should carefully read the annotation given by the manufacturer, since there are contraindications to it.

Sprays "Ingalipt", "Geksoral", "Tantum Verde", which do not contain toxic substances and do not irritate the mucosa, are effective in inflammatory diseases. But it is advisable to use them in the treatment after the baby can learn to control the breath (to keep it during the injection) to avoid getting the drugs into the respiratory tract. Apply these medications only as directed by a specialist.