Licorice syrup: rules of use for children and adults

Symptoms and treatment of allergic bronchitis in adults

Allergic bronchitis in adults and children develops as a result of contact with an allergen, which, once in the body, provokes an inadequate immune response of the defense system. Under the influence of an irritating factor, nerve endings are excited, blood tissues expand, muscles contract, which is accompanied by a strong, dry cough, profuse lacrimation, and a disturbance in general well-being.

In order for the treatment of allergic bronchitis in children and adults to be effective and the disease not to recur, it is first necessary to determine the source of the irritation. To do this, you need to consult an allergist who, based on the results of a comprehensive diagnostic examination, will identify the allergen, prescribe treatment and a special diet. It will not be possible to completely get rid of the disease, therefore, in the presence of predisposing factors, bronchitis of an allergic nature will worsen.

Groups of drugs for allergic cough of the first generation

Such drugs are taken to quickly relieve unpleasant symptoms.

• The best cough syrup for children from all types

Diphenhydramine

Reduces cough and has an anesthetic effect. But at the same time it has sedative properties and also dries out the mucous membranes.

Tavegil

It is able to relieve allergic symptoms within half an hour after administration, however, the minimum course of treatment is a week. Taking the drug has a negative effect on kidney function. Can serve as an option for allergic cough tablets in children over 6 years of age. Pregnant and lactating women should not take Tavegil.

Tavegil - is able to relieve allergic symptoms within half an hour after administration

Diazolin

The active ingredient is mebhydrolin. It is mainly recommended to take for seasonal allergies. An inexpensive remedy that can relieve allergic symptoms - bronchospasm, itching, swelling, but has many contraindications. Causes a sedative effect. There is a more gentle option - children's diazolin, which can be given to children from the age of two for allergic cough in children.

Suprastin

Due to the active substance, chloropyramine, it is a good antihistamine. Prescribed for almost all types of allergies. Can be given even to newborns. However, pregnant women should take it under medical supervision.

Predisposing factors

Allergic bronchitis, the symptoms of which in adults and children are almost identical, usually proceeds according to a certain pattern. Penetration of a foreign allergen protein into the body provokes an inadequate immune response, which is manifested by profuse lacrimation, sneezing, and coughing. If the irritant is not promptly eliminated and the symptoms progress, reserve protection is activated, accompanied by hyperspasm of the bronchial tree and swelling of the ciliated mucosa that lines the internal respiratory organs.

As a result of constant irritation, the lung tissue begins to produce thick mucus, which gradually accumulates in the alveoli and becomes a source of bacterial infection. Stagnation and infection of mucus in the bronchi is the main cause of allergic bronchitis.

If a person has a strong immune system and good health, infection of bronchial tissues rarely occurs. The defense system quickly destroys the infection, preventing it from actively multiplying and spreading to healthy structures. But if the immune system is weakened and a person is prone to allergies, then under the influence of predisposing factors the risk of developing allergic bronchitis increases significantly.

Reasons that provoke the development of bronchitis of an allergic nature:

• abuse of bad habits;
• congenital or acquired immunodeficiency;
• unbalanced diet;
• passive smoking;
• living in an unfavorable environmental environment;
• uncontrolled use of drugs;
• lack of competent treatment for allergic diseases;
• inactive lifestyle;
• use of bedding with natural fillings: down, feathers;
• work with industrial hazards, involving constant contact with chemical or organic substances.

For a long time, the immune system can suppress a foreign irritant that regularly penetrates the body, so a person will not suspect a tendency to allergies. But at a certain point, all the predisposing factors converge at one point, as a result of which a serious disease begins to progress sharply, the consequences of which sometimes have to be fought throughout life.

Effect on the body

According to the instructions for use, licorice syrup has an expectorant effect. The licorice root from which the syrup is made contains the following active substances:

• Glycyrrhizic acid is the main component of the plant, has an anti-inflammatory effect, improves adrenal function, and reduces cholesterol production.
• Phenolic compounds (flavonoids and others) - participate in biochemical reactions, relax smooth muscles (stomach, intestines), and help normalize the permeability of vascular walls.
• Essential oils give the medicine a specific smell.
• Saponins - increase the secretion of mucus in the respiratory tract, make sputum thinner, and improve the process of movement of bronchial mucus when coughing. Saponins help to quickly relieve inflammation, kill bacteria, preventing the development of complications (pneumonia, bronchitis).

Patients are often interested in what kind of cough licorice syrup is used for. The medication is indicated to be taken for a wet, non-productive cough. Since in this condition the sputum is very viscous and sticky. Very little bronchial mucus is secreted, so it is difficult to cough up. The syrup helps make phlegm thinner. It increases the secretion of bronchial glands. As a result of therapy, the mucus becomes thinner, less viscous, and coughs up quickly and easily.

How does the disease manifest itself?

Allergic bronchitis causes acute symptoms in adults, so it is better not to self-medicate and visit a doctor as soon as possible. After contact with an allergenic irritant, the following clinical picture develops:

• Dry, unproductive cough. As a result of irritation and swelling of the mucous membrane, a person suffers from a barking, scratchy, unproductive cough. Sputum does not come out well, sometimes there is none at all. The patient cannot cough well and feels discomfort in the chest. A dry cough can get worse at night, preventing a person from getting a good night's sleep and rest.
• Expiratory dyspnea. In the initial stages of development of bronchitis of an allergic nature, shortness of breath does not bother you. However, as mucus accumulates in the bronchi, breathing problems appear. The patient cannot take a full breath and complains of pain in the chest.
• Swelling of the mucous membrane. An allergen, having entered the body through the respiratory system, first of all causes irritation of the mucous membrane. Therefore, in addition to a dry cough, a person may be bothered by excessive lacrimation, runny nose, swelling of the nasopharynx, and allergic conjunctivitis.

Prolonged coughing attacks and breathing problems cause the development of non-specific symptoms:

• weakness, lethargy;
• headaches, dizziness;
• sore throat, hoarse voice.

On average, the exacerbation period lasts 3–4 days. After this, acute symptoms gradually disappear, and the disease goes into remission. Allergic bronchitis, which is not treated or treated incorrectly, can lead to the development of severe complications, such as:

• pneumonia;
• bronchial asthma;
• damage to the walls of the bronchi;
• pulmonary emphysema;
• respiratory, heart failure;
• embolism;
• pneumosclerosis.

Allergic bronchial asthma

Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease. The characteristic symptoms of asthma - attacks of dry cough, wheezing, wheezing, shortness of breath, a feeling of tightness in the chest - appear together with obstruction (impaired patency) of the airways. In the cough variant of bronchial asthma, cough may be the only clinical symptom.

What might an official diagnosis look like?

In ICD-10, the current version of the international classifier for 2022, the disease is called “bronchial asthma with a predominance of the allergic component.” The disease code is J45.0. Also, asthma can be unspecified (J45.9), non-allergic (J45.1) and mixed (J45.8), that is, in addition to allergens, attacks are caused by other factors, for example, physical activity, viral and bacterial infections.

If there is insufficient evidence to make a diagnosis of asthma, the doctor may classify the condition as chronic asthmatic (obstructive) bronchitis. Code according to ICD-10 - J44.8. On the Internet you can find the name “chronic allergic bronchitis”. In practice, this condition is regarded as pre-asthma.

Why is bronchial asthma dangerous?

In addition to the obvious reduction in quality of life due to shortness of breath, choking and coughing, asthma can slow adolescent development and increase the likelihood of mental health problems. The disease progresses, and if left untreated, complications appear. One of the most severe is status asthmaticus: swelling of the bronchioles, provoking a severe attack of suffocation and hypoxia. Status asthmaticus can be fatal. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor already at the pre-asthma stage in order to avoid irreversible bronchial obstruction and reduce the risk of complications.

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Treatment of allergic bronchitis

Allergic bronchitis symptoms and treatment in adults is carried out after a comprehensive diagnostic examination. The diagnosis is made on the basis of an initial examination of the patient, a detailed study of the medical history, and laboratory and instrumental diagnostic examinations.

To identify the inflammatory process in the bronchi, the doctor gives directions for the following procedures:

• general blood analysis;
• bacteriological culture of sputum;
• chest x-ray;
• spirometry.

It is also important to identify the allergen, because without eliminating it, drug treatment will not bring the desired results and upon subsequent contact with the irritant, the disease will recur.

To identify the pathogen, the following procedures are prescribed:

• allergy tests;
• blood test for immunoglobulins;
• immunoblotting.

A person prone to allergic reactions must exclude from life all factors that provoke an acute immune response:

• dust;
• animals;
• clothes made from natural wool;
• bedding with fillings such as down and feathers;
• some products, for example, honey, citrus fruits, chocolate, etc.;
• aggressive hygiene and washing products;
• some medicines.

If the allergen is no longer present in a person's life, the risk of recurrence of allergic bronchitis will be minimized. To prevent exacerbations, it is important to follow the rules of a healthy lifestyle:

• give up bad habits such as alcohol, cigarettes;
• improve nutrition;
• give preference to active pastime to a sedentary lifestyle;
• undergo sanatorium-resort treatment once a year;
• eliminate the stress factor.

To relieve the pathological symptoms of bronchitis of an allergic nature, certain groups of medications are prescribed:

• Antihistamines. They block the histamine receptor, stopping the acute immune response to a foreign protein.
• Expectorants, mucolytics. The drugs dilute the secretion and accelerate its removal from the bronchi. Mucoltics are used to thin the cough, and after the cough becomes productive, the doctor prescribes expectorants. There are new generation medications that combine the effects of mucolytics and expectorants.
• Glucocorticoids. They are prescribed only in exceptional situations when attacks of allergic bronchitis cannot be controlled with the above medications. Drugs in this group have anti-inflammatory and antiallergic effects, help relieve swelling, and reduce vascular permeability. The course of therapy and dose are determined by the doctor individually. Including glucocorticosteroids into your treatment regimen on your own is fraught with negative consequences and complications.
• Sedatives. Some patients who have experienced attacks of allergic bronchitis are terrified of their recurrence. They are worried about the fear of death from suffocation, panic attacks at the slightest breathing problems. To make you feel better and reduce psycho-emotional stress, the doctor will prescribe sedatives.

In order for drug therapy to give the most positive effect, it is recommended to additionally follow simple measures to prevent the disease:

• change bed linen daily and do wet cleaning of the room;
• try to completely eliminate contact with allergens, including aggressive hygiene products, powders, and detergents;
• ventilate the room several times a day;
• remove objects that collect dust from the room: carpets, upholstered furniture and toys, books, curtains;
• try not to contact pets.

A healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, giving up bad habits and eliminating irritating factors will help avoid exacerbation of allergies, the development of allergic bronchitis and its complications.

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Causes of swelling

Laryngeal edema occurs as a response of the body to an allergen irritant. This reaction is individual - under the same conditions, the same stimulus can cause a serious condition in one person, but not affect another in any way. It depends on the characteristics of the immune system.

Allergens may be the following:

• medications, especially when administered intravenously and intramuscularly;
• pet hair;
• insect bites;
• fungi, mold;
• food (often nuts, milk, eggs, fish, some vegetables, fruits);
• chemical substances;
• dust, pollen.

Cost of treatment for allergic bronchitis

The cost of treatment for allergic bronchitis for each patient is calculated individually, taking into account factors such as:

• degree of neglect of the pathology;
• presence of associated complications
• duration of therapy, etc.

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