Inhalation, pulmonology, lung treatment, sleep disorders

Inhalation is a therapeutic method that involves inhaling medicinal vapors, aerosols or gases, in order to relieve the symptoms of various respiratory diseases. This technique enables the direct action of drugs on the airways, which reduces inflammation, facilitates breathing and improves lung patency. Inhalation is often used in diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), providing quick relief to patients and improving their general condition.

Inhalation can be done in several ways, most often using a nebulizer or inhaler. The patient inhales the medicine in the form of fine particles or vapor through a mask or mouthpiece. A nebulizer turns liquid medicine into a mist that easily reaches the lungs, while inhalers release the medicine in the form of an aerosol. The process takes several minutes, and the patient breathes calmly and slowly while inhaling the medicine. The aim of inhalation is to deliver drugs, such as bronchodilators, corticosteroids or saline solutions, directly to the airways and lungs, where they act to reduce inflammation, widen the airways and relieve symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or congestion. This therapy is effective because it enables quick action and reduction of symptoms without the need for larger doses of drugs that would otherwise have to be taken orally.

The duration of inhalation varies depending on the type of device used and the drug being administered, but usually lasts between 5 and 15 minutes. The inhalation process itself can last about 10 minutes, while the total time, including preparation, explanation of the procedure and possible breaks, can be extended to 20 to 30 minutes. In some cases, if the patient uses an inhaler, the process can be even faster. After the inhalation is finished, medical staff usually check the patient's condition to ensure that the therapy was effective and without complications.