13 best solutions for inhalation

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Inhalation therapy is often used to prevent and treat the upper or lower respiratory tract. It allows you to achieve the maximum local therapeutic effect with minor manifestations or complete absence of systemic side effects.

Inhalation achieves the following:

1. restoration of the cleansing drainage function of the bronchi;
2. cleansing the tracheostomy tube and trachea from accumulated mucus;
3. reduction of puffiness;
4. relief of inflammation in the respiratory tract;
5. elimination of bronchospastic syndrome;
6. improving the immunity of the respiratory tract.

To solve the above tasks, solutions are used that belong to various pharmacological groups: bronchodilators, mucolytics and secretolytics, hormonal agents and herbal remedies. Our experts conducted a study and ranked the best of them.

Rating of the best solutions for inhalation

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best bronchodilator solutions for inhalation	1	Berodual	273 r
	2	Ventolin Nebula	240 RUB
	3	Berotek	205 RUB
	4	Atrovent	RUB 100
The best inhalation solutions that thin phlegm	1	Fluimucil	142 RUB
	2	Lazolvan	RUB 291
	3	Ambrobene	122 RUB
The best hormonal solutions for inhalation	1	Pulmicort	868 RUB
	2	Budenite Steri-Neb	RUB 1,580
	3	Budesonide-Nativ	343 r
The best herbal solutions for inhalation	1	Sinupret	412 RUB
	2	Gedelix	241 RUB
	3	Rotokan	RUB 18

The best bronchodilator solutions for inhalation

The main drugs used in the treatment of bronchial obstruction are drugs with bronchodilator effects. They have a symptomatic effect, but do not significantly affect the activity of inflammation in the airways.

Berodual

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the rating is occupied by the German drug Berodual. The solution for inhalation contains 2 active components: ipratropium bromide and fenoterol. The combination of these substances in the composition prevents the development of bronchospasm. Berodual solution is prescribed for bronchial asthma, COPD, as well as for various forms of chronic bronchitis.

The solution for inhalation is sold in 20 ml vials. Dosed in drops. An individual approach is used for each patient, focusing on the severity of the pathological process, but they always start with the lowest effective dose. To dilute Berodual, use a 0.9% sodium chloride solution. The drug is administered by inhalation in nebulizers.

According to reviews, Berodual acts very quickly – within 5 minutes after inhalation, breathing returns to normal. Our experts included this solution in the rating because it is approved for use in both adults and young children. The drug is odorless. The solution is very effective and, despite the extensive list of possible side effects, it is usually well tolerated by patients.

Advantages

• suitable for family members of any age;
• saves from a suffocating cough;
• high-quality dispenser;
• lack of aroma.

disadvantages

• a daunting list of possible side effects.

Ventolin Nebula

Rating: 4.8

Next in the ranking is another German drug, Ventolin Nebula. The active ingredient in this solution for inhalation is salbutamol. It acts on β2-adrenergic receptors of the smooth muscles of the bronchial tree and expands the bronchi for 4-6 hours.

Ventolin Nebula is primarily used for bronchial asthma attacks. But the drug is also in demand for other pathologies accompanied by a reversible violation of the patency of the bronchial tree. Available in ampoules (nebules) of 2.5 ml. Usually he does not need breeding. And if inhalation lasts longer than 10 minutes, then the contents of the ampoule are additionally diluted with saline.

Advantages

• convenient delivery of the product in the form of nebulas;
• bronchospasm is removed 5 minutes after inhalation;
• suitable for children from 1.5 years old.

disadvantages

• list of possible adverse reactions.

Berotek

Rating: 4.7

German injection solution Berotek, produced by the same manufacturer as Berodual, is in third position in the ranking. It contains one active ingredient – fenoterol (50 mcg in 1 drop). It belongs to selective β2-adrenergic agonists. It is an effective bronchodilator. Sold in 20 ml bottles.

Berotek is used to relieve bronchospasm, and also as a bronchodilator before inhalation of other drugs (antibiotics, mucolytics, GCS). The medicine begins to act 2-3 minutes after inhalation and the bronchodilator effect from it persists for 3-5 hours. Berotek is diluted in a nebulizer with 0.9% sodium chloride solution.

Reviews of this solution for inhalation are mostly positive. The drug is especially praised by parents who, with its help, relieved their children of the symptoms of obstruction. Berotek deserves to be in the ranking of the best, since it acts very quickly, is easy to use, conveniently dosed and, if the instructions are strictly followed, it rarely causes unwanted reactions in the body.

Advantages

• the effect occurs 2-3 minutes after inhalation;
• convenient dispenser;
• used in pediatrics.

disadvantages

• increased concentration of fenoterol has a cardiotoxic effect.

Atrovent

Rating: 4.6

Another German drug Atrovent closes the rating of the best bronchodilator solutions. Its active ingredient is ipratropium bromide. It belongs to m-anticholinergics. Blocks m-cholinergic receptors of smooth muscles of the bronchial system and suppresses reflex violation of bronchial patency. Like Berotek, it is available in 20 ml dark glass bottles.

When using Atrovent, a significant improvement in lung function is observed 15 minutes after inhalation, reaches its maximum after 1-2 hours and lasts for 4-6 hours. Saline is added to the recommended dose of the drug to make 3-4 ml. The finished mixture is poured into a nebulizer and the inhalation procedure is carried out.

According to reviews, Atrovent helps children and adults breathe deeply. Along with other drugs, it helps to overcome obstructive bronchitis and pneumonia. Our experts included Atrovent in the rating of the best, because it is an effective bronchodilator that is less threatening to the cardiovascular system (does not contain selective β2-adrenomimetics).

Advantages

• effectively suppresses reflex bronchoconstriction;
• packaged in bottles with a convenient dispenser;
• causes fewer side effects.

disadvantages

• begins to work 15 minutes after the procedure.

The best inhalation solutions that thin phlegm

A wet cough with difficult sputum is treated with mucolytic and expectorant drugs. Such drugs are also available in the form of solutions for inhalation.

Fluimucil

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the rating is occupied by the Italian mucolytic solution for inhalation Fluimucil. The active substance of this drug is acetylcysteine. It dilutes the mucous secretions of the respiratory tract, increases their quantity and facilitates excretion. The solution is used for inhalations for various diseases of the respiratory tract and ENT organs with difficult sputum and purulent discharge.

Fluimucil is on sale in dark glass ampoules of 3 ml. The opened ampoule is suitable for use within 24 hours, provided it is stored in the refrigerator. It is sent to the inhaler with diluted saline (1: 1). Inhalation is recommended in the morning and evening, 2 hours after meals. The manipulation itself should take 10-15 minutes.

According to reviews, Fluimucil is a very effective solution, but its smell repels many. Some people do not tolerate procedures with this drug, because they hear the aroma of 'rotten eggs'. And yet our experts have included Fluimucil in the ranking of the best, because it effectively removes phlegm from the deepest of the lungs and has a small list of possible side effects.

Advantages

• packaged in ampoules;
• the opened ampoule is stored for 24 hours;
• effective mucolytic;
• practically does not cause side effects.

disadvantages

• smell of solution.

Lazolvan

Rating: 4.8

The second position in the rating is given to the solution for inhalation Lazolvan containing ambroxol hydrochloride. It increases the secretion in the respiratory tract, promotes active excretion of phlegm and relieves coughing attacks. Lazolvan is actively used in the presence of viscous sputum against the background of acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract.

Steam inhalers are not used for the use of Lazolvan, but otherwise there are no restrictions. To achieve optimal hydration during the procedure, the drug is mixed with a saline solution, adhering to a 1: 1 ratio. The solution is sold in bottles (100 ml), complete with a dropper and a measuring cup, which is convenient for dispensing liquid for small and adult patients.

Patients in the reviews note that inhalations with Lazolvan are very effective. The cough becomes productive on the second day after the procedure. This solution turned out to be in the rating of the best, since it significantly improves sputum discharge, is economically consumed, suitable for inhalation and for oral administration.

Advantages

• makes a cough productive in a matter of days;
• effectively clears the respiratory tract from phlegm;
• the bottle is completed with a dropper and a measuring cup.

disadvantages

• after the procedure, taste is often disturbed.

Ambrobene

Rating: 4.7

The German solution for inhalation comes next in the ranking. Its active ingredient is also ambroxol. It makes the phlegm less viscous and reduces its adhesive properties. This facilitates the release of mucous secretions from the respiratory tract. His fields of application are the same as those of Lazolvan and Fluimucil.

Before inhalation, Ambrobene's solution is mixed with saline sodium solution. For the best hydration, a 1: 1 ratio is followed when diluting, and the product is heated to body temperature. Inhalation is performed in normal breathing mode so as not to cause cough shocks. Ambrobene is produced in bottles of 40 ml and 100 ml with a dropper stopper and a measuring cup.

According to reviews, already on the second day after inhalation, the cough ceases to choke, and the phlegm is dynamically moving away. Our experts included it in the rating of the best, since Ambrobene solution is suitable for both inhalation and oral administration. The effect of its application is not long in coming. It is suitable for treating adults and babies. It rarely causes side effects.

Advantages

• effectively liquefies phlegm and removes it;
• bottle assembly;
• economical consumption;
• suitable for inhalation and oral administration.

disadvantages

• bitter taste.

The best hormonal solutions for inhalation

Inhaled glucocorticosteroids (hormonal) form the basis of anti-inflammatory therapy for bronchial asthma.

Pulmicort

Rating: 4.9

The Swiss suspension Pulmicort tops the rating of the best hormonal products for inhalation. It contains budesonide, which eliminates the inflammatory process, reduces the severity of symptoms and the frequency of attacks of bronchial asthma. Also, this drug is actively used to treat COPD, pneumonia, laryngotracheitis and barking cough.

Pulmicort is sold in sterile single-dose containers of 2 ml. They are soldered together and packed in additional envelopes by 5 pieces. An open container may be stored for no more than 12 hours, and a diluted suspension for no more than 30 minutes. The drug is produced in two dosages: 250 or 500 mcg each. The suspension is mixed with saline or other drugs.

According to reviews, relief comes after a few procedures, but treatment should still be continued. Our experts have included Pulmicort in the rating of the best, because it is effective in bronchospasm and relieves cough after the first use. It has convenient packaging and an understandable dosing regimen. Subject to all medical recommendations, it does not cause severe adverse reactions after application.

Advantages

• relieves cough;
• eliminates asthmatic attacks;
• easy to use;
• causes a minimum of adverse reactions.

disadvantages

• with prolonged use can cause growth impairment in children.

Budenite Steri-Neb

Rating: 4.8

In second place in the rating is the cheaper analogue of Pulmicort – Budenit. This suspension for inhalation is produced in the UK and is synonymous (completely repeats the composition and form of release) preparation of the Swiss GCS. Budesonide effectively prevents attacks of bronchial asthma, provoked by physical exertion, but does not eliminate an acute attack of bronchospasm.

After inhalation, the primary effect is achieved after 2-3 hours. The maximum therapeutic effect develops 1-2 weeks after the course of inhalations. Budenite Steri-Neb is used by inhalation with the help of nebulizer inhalers. In pediatric practice, the drug is used from 6 months of age.

In the reviews, adult patients or parents of sick children often note that Budenit is not inferior in efficiency to Pulmicort. However, the latter is the original drug, therefore it is better researched. Budenite Steri-Neb deserves to be ranked among the best as a quality generic of Pulmicort. In the shortest possible time, it allows you to achieve a positive result. However, it is a hormonal agent and should be used with caution.

Advantages

• relieves obstructive syndrome;
• convenient packaging;
• the effect occurs within a few hours.

disadvantages

• long-term use can darken the enamel of the teeth.

Budesonide-Nativ

Rating: 4.7

The Russian drug Budesonide-Nativ closes the rating of the best hormonal solutions for inhalation. This is the domestic analogue of Pulmicort. It comes in 2 ml bottles. The active substance of the same name in 1 ml can contain 0.25 or 0.5 mg. Inhalation with this drug is prescribed for bronchial asthma and COPD.

Budesonide-Nativ is not used to treat children under 16 years of age. Apply it exclusively with a nebulizer. The dosage is selected individually for each patient. Timely inhalation of budesonide prevents attacks of bronchial asthma, but does not relieve acute bronchospasm.

Patients who have had the experience of using Pulmicort, in the reviews, note that Budesonide-Nativ does not begin to act so quickly. But in the case of tight financial opportunities, the use of a Russian drug becomes the best option. Despite the fact that at the beginning of treatment with this solution, the patient's condition may worsen, Budesonide-Nativ still deserves its place in the ranking, since, in general, it retains all the properties of the active component.

Advantages

• contains budesonide;
• helps to cope with attacks of laryngotracheitis;
• packaged in separate bottles;
• attractive price.

disadvantages

• at the beginning of the procedure, increased coughing is possible;
• approved for use only from the age of 16.

The best herbal solutions for inhalation

Sometimes pulmonologists and ENT doctors prescribe herbal syrups and drops to their patients, which are used as solutions for inhalation.

Sinupret

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the rating is given to the German combined herbal preparation – Sinupret. It is produced in the form of drops. The active components of this agent relieve inflammation, eliminate edema, dilute the pathological secret and promote its discharge, and also have a moderate antibacterial and antiviral effect.

According to the doctor's prescription, Sinupret can be used not only for oral administration, but also for inhalation. For this, plant drops are diluted with saline. For adults, this ratio is 1: 1, for children over 6 years old – 1: 2, and for the smallest – 1: 3. Under the influence of Sinupret, pathological secretions are more actively removed from the paranasal sinuses and upper respiratory tract, which helps to avoid complications.

Those who decided to use Sinupret for inhalation note in the reviews that they do not regret it at all. They like the natural composition of the product and it is with this method of application that it turns out to be most effective. Our experts included it in the rating of the best, since the plant components of the composition quite gently relieve diseases accompanied by the formation of a viscous secret.

Advantages

• natural ingredients of the composition;
• convenient to dose;
• economical consumption;
• relieves a lingering runny nose or cough.

disadvantages

• contains alcohol.

Gedelix

Rating: 4.8

German drops Gedelix are on the second position of the rating. The active ingredient is ivy leaf extract. It has an expectorant, mucolytic and antispasmodic effect due to the presence of saponins. They are prescribed for oral administration or for inhalation for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract and bronchi, accompanied by a cough with difficult sputum discharge.

Gedelix is ​​produced in dark glass bottles of 50 ml. For inhalation, take 1 ml of herbal drops and 2 ml of saline. The smell of the medicine is quite specific, so children have to be persuaded for quite a long time before the procedure. At least 2 inhalations must be done every day.

According to reviews, Gedelix noticeably improves the condition after 2-3 days. These drops have proven themselves well in the complex therapy of inflammatory processes in the respiratory tract. It is deservedly in the ranking of the best, since its composition does not contain alcohol, the active ingredient is natural and it is well tolerated by patients.

Advantages

• natural composition;
• mild effect on the respiratory tract;
• makes cough productive;
• does not contain alcohol.

disadvantages

• specific smell.

Rotokan

Rating: 4.7

The Russian phytopreparation Rotokan closes the rating of the best solutions for inhalation. It contains 3 active ingredients: calendula, chamomile, yarrow. And the basis is taken from ethyl alcohol. This extract, according to the instructions, is used for dental problems for rinsing and for gastroenterological diseases for oral administration. But pulmonologists recommend using it for inhalation as well.

Before the procedure, Rotokan must be diluted in a ratio of 1:40. Take 1 ml of alcoholic extract and 40 ml of saline. The finished product can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. For one procedure, use 4 ml of diluted Rotokan. Due to its alcohol content, it is not recommended for use in children under 1 year of age.

Reviews on the use of this herbal extract are mostly positive. Patients note that inhalations with such a drug are quite pleasant. The product effectively eliminates the inflammatory processes of the upper respiratory tract and does not cause unwanted side reactions.

Advantages

• plant components of the composition;
• acts gently and does not cause side effects;
• the procedure is very fragrant.

disadvantages

• the content of ethyl alcohol.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.