Gorchiki with bronchitis

For the treatment and prevention of colds in the home, first of all, they seek to resort to folk remedies. In complex treatment, as an aid, mustard must be used for bronchitis, pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. They can also be used to get rid of a headache in hypertension, and to relieve vasospasms. These agents have such properties due to a local irritating, distracting and analgesic effect.

During the action of mustard oil on the skin, blood vessels expand. This means that there is a warming up and relieving the inflammation. Gorchiki in bronchitis or pneumonia contribute to the fact that the mucus is diluted and exits from the lungs and bronchi. Thanks to which the process of recovery is accelerated.

Depending on the disease, for the treatment of which mustard plasters are used, they are applied to various parts of the body. During the headache - in the back of the neck. Where to put mustard for bronchitis depends on which side of the disease progresses. On the left or right side, they are superimposed on the back and side of the chest. With radiculitis, they are applied to the waist region. There are those parts of the body that can not be affected by heating with mustard plasters. This skin, whose integrity is broken, the heart area, too sensitive skin. It is not recommended to apply to the soles of the feet and palms of the hands.

You can make mustard plasters on your own and buy them in a pharmacy. Pharmacy products have the appearance of leaflets. They are made of thick paper and covered with powder from the seeds of black or Sarepa mustard.

Before you start using mustard plasters, they must be lowered in a horizontal position into warm water (for 15 seconds). Apply them to the skin with the side with which they are covered with powder. Cover the patient with a blanket, a towel or something warm to enhance the warming effect. Leave them on the skin for a short time, until light redness (5-10 minutes). After the procedure, the mustard will only be thoroughly rinsed with water. In case the skin is very sensitive, there is a strong burning sensation during the procedure, you can cut or put a thin sheet of paper between the mustard plaster and the skin . Or stop using them to avoid harming your health.

The frequency of use of this method of treatment depends on the patient's condition. Use mustard for bronchitis will be enough once in 2 days. The best period when you can resort to warming up is closer to recovery of the patient. At this time, most often there is no temperature, and expectorant properties of this drug will be just the way. The duration of the procedure can be increased each time (the first time it will be enough for 5 minutes), leading up to 15 minutes. It all depends on the individual skin characteristics (sensitivity), the condition and age of the patient.

When using mustard for bronchitis for the treatment of children, caution is necessary. Baby skin is very sensitive, and it is possible that allergies or burns may occur if used improperly. At a time when the body temperature is above 37, mustard pliers can not be used. On how to put mustard plasters in bronchitis children should consult a pediatrician.

It should be remembered that the benefit of using any means will be in compliance with the measure. In the event that the rules of use are neglected, it is only possible to cause harm to health. Too long use of mustard can cause burns, they will not differ in any way from other types of burns. There may also be a strong irritation, which causes discomfort.