What is a home aspirator for?

Snot suction for children or aspirator is widely used for mucus remover from the nose of newborns and infants. Toddlers are unable to clean the nose on their own, which leads to discomfort and development of otitis, sinusitis, rhinitis or pharyngitis. The device is available in various versions, if earlier young parents used only a syringe, now the choice extends from a small pear to a nozzle on a vacuum cleaner.

What does an aspirator look like?

An aspirator, or, as it is also called, a suction pump, is distinguished by its operating principle and appearance. All modifications combines the result - the rapid removal of mucus from the nasal passages of the child.Sopleotsos creates a small air flow, with which sucks snot. The devices are designed to remove only liquid mucus, if the discharge is thick and difficult to expel, the nose must be treated with saline.

It is believed that for newborns aspirator can be dangerous and easily injure the delicate mucous membrane. There are no contraindications to the use of devices, according to manufacturers and information on packages, they can be used from the first days of a baby’s life. It is enough to be careful and follow the rules of the instructions.

There are facts when a child has an individual intolerance to materials - rubber or silicone. This is the only contraindication to use.

Modern aspirators have soft tips made of rubber or silicone. Most often they have special limitersnot allowing too deep introduction. To prevent overdrying of the mucous membrane, the procedure is repeated no more than three times per day. It is recommended to clean the nasal passages before bedtime or feeding, so the baby will be more comfortable.

Terms of use

Despite the thoughtful design, the probability of harming the baby is not excluded, because you should follow all the recommendations of experts. There are two main causes of damage:

• the absence of a stop on the tips;
• intense absorption.

The result is blood vessel damage, the saddest consequences are the development of otitis media, inflammation of the middle ear, temporary hearing loss. Avoiding negative developments is not difficult if you follow the key rules for using an aspirator.

1. The device is designed to remove liquid mucus in the access zone, if the snot is deep, you should not make an effort. To remove thick mucus, the nose is pre-prepared: a couple of drops of saline solution (for example, Quicks or Aqua Maris) are instilled in, which effectively dilutes snot within 3 to 5 minutes and relieves inflammation. Permissible to cook saline independently, but it is important to observe a concentration similar to the tear fluid, otherwise a burn may occur.
   

2. Do not use disposable tips several times.
3. Suction mucus need slow and uniform movements.
   

4. After use, rinse and disinfect the device, tips or syringe.

According to doctors, newborns should not be rinsed with herbal solutions, this can lead to various allergic reactions.

Aspirator classification

Devices are divided into four types:

• syringe - aspirator;
• mechanical aspirator;
• electronic;
• vacuum.

Syringe aspirator

The most accessible and simplest type of aspirator is a small syringe. Rubber or silicone nozzles eliminate the chance of accidentally injuring the nasal mucosa, they are easy to manage, and the cost of the syringe is more than democratic.

In pharmacies and shops for children there are both ordinary pears and colored syringes in the form of toys or animals. Using such an aspirator is very simple: you need to squeeze it, release air, insert it into your child’s nose and slowly remove mucus. The second nostril at this time needs to be clamped. Conveniently, an adult at the same time controls the suction intensity himself, if the child starts to resist, the procedure can be suspended.

It is important to maintain hygiene and rinse the nozzle and pear each time after use.The lack of a syringe is that she not always effective. If it cope with liquid secretions easily, it will not remove dry crusts or thick mucus.

Mechanical aspirator

The device is a flexible transparent tube. The tip is inserted into the nose of the child, suction is carried out directly by an adult, sucking mucus from the mouth. There are models where provided snot bulb or an extra tube so that no mucus gets into your mouth.

Mechanical aspirators are simple and durable, although they are not without minor flaws. Reusable tips are necessarily washed after use, disposable - disposed of.

Electronic devices

Automatic nozzles comfortable and safe for babies. In the process of work, they practically do not emit noise, and it is very easy to use them: they insert a tip into the child’s nose, and start the device. The aspirator is powered by conventional batteries or rechargeable batteries (before use, make sure that the batteries are not out of order). At maximum power, the device gently and effectively sucks mucus, the whole procedure will take no more than 3 minutes.

Minus electric models - some of them are too loud to buzz to compensate for this, manufacturers install in aspirators melodies with children's songs or rhythms. Music distracts the baby from the unpleasant procedure.

Some modifications are equipped with an irrigation function to moisten the mucous membrane and dried crusts that are difficult to remove.

Vacuum devices

Vacuum aspirator is a tube for a vacuum cleaner with interchangeable nozzles.. At first glance, there are many questions: can dust get out of a vacuum cleaner, will the procedure not become too intensive? In fact, the air flow always goes inside, which prevents infection. A three-stage collector regulating the suction power is integrated into the tube. Thus, the vacuum device is safe for the baby, it is more effective than others when removing thick and difficult to remove mucous secretions.

The obvious drawback is noise from a vacuum cleanerthat can scare a child. It is advisable to purchase such a device for older children or in cases where the home vacuum cleaner is quiet.

Useful tips for use

1. It is necessary to take into account that vacuum and electric models dry the mucous membrane baby After using them, the nose is moistened with saline solutions.
2. Do not use one nozzle to remove mucus from two children at the same time.
3. Nasal passages must be cleaned before using therapeutic drops from a cold.
4. Do not use medical drops without a prescription, to exceed the regular use of the aspirator.

For irrigation of the nasal mucosa is best suited ready pharmaceutical solutions. Among the multitude of manufacturers, specialists and pediatricians recommend stopping the choice of products, the quality of which is confirmed by user experience.

1. Spray Salin perfectly removes the swelling of the nose and dilutes the dried crusts of mucous secretions.
2. Isotonic solution Aqua Maris, containing in its composition a whole set of trace elements. Periodic use contributes to the restoration of the nasal mucosa.
3. Marimer also restores mucous membranes, moisturizes and dilutes secretions.

Proper and timely use of a nasal aspirator will help you quickly, and most importantly, effectively get rid of a cold. It cannot be argued that devices can completely cure any type of upper respiratory disease,it is rather a necessary tool for creating comfortable conditions for the life of babies.