How to put mustard plasters

Mustard plasters, whose experience in medicine is calculated not even for decades, but for centuries, are an effective way to treat many diseases. They are used for coughing, osteochondrosis, muscle pain, neuralgia. Mustard plasters, despite their simplicity and accessibility, can have a very pronounced therapeutic effect, but on one condition - they must be placed correctly. The purpose of our article is to find out when, where and how to put mustard plasters.

How do mustard plasters work?

The active ingredient in mustard plasters is dry mustard powder. The well-known seasoning based on this powder is table mustard. It is used to spice up our favorite dishes. The sharpness of mustard is explained by its pronounced local irritating property - this feature is used in medicine.

Dry mustard powder in mustard plasters is applied on a thick sheet of paper or, which is much more convenient, placed in thin paper bags. The second option is now the most popular - mustard powder does not crumble, does not stain clothes, and it is more pleasant to work with such packages.

Wet mustard powder, getting on the skin of a person, irritates it - the vessels dilate, the blood flow to the place where the mustard plaster is applied increases. In addition to local effects, mustard plasters also have a general reflex effect - the body increases the production of special hormones that activate the absorption of pathogens by immune cells.

In fact, mustard plasters are a method of physiotherapy. But, to our joy, for such a physiotherapy treatment, you do not need to go to the clinic, sign up for procedures, stand in line - the setting of mustard plasters is quite accessible to almost everyone at home.

Indications for setting mustard plasters

Like any other method of treatment, mustard plasters have very specific indications that must be followed. Only in this case we will get a good effect and avoid complications. Here is a list of diseases for which mustard plasters can be a good remedy.

Bronchitis.

Tracheitis.

Laryngitis.

Pneumonia.

Pleurisy.

Rhinitis (runny nose).

Osteochondrosis.

Myositis.

Intercostal neuralgia.

Muscle pain (post-traumatic or after intense exercise).

Headaches (after consulting a doctor).

Pain in the heart (with extreme caution, after a mandatory consultation with a doctor).

Contraindications for setting mustard plasters

You should not treat mustard plasters as something frivolous, not capable of harming health. Before setting mustard plasters, be sure to read the list of contraindications to this method of treatment.

Increased body temperature: for diseases of the respiratory tract, in no case do not use mustard plasters in the acute period, when the temperature is above 37C. Please note that mustard plasters for these diseases are not the main method of treatment, but a means of aftercare.
Skin diseases - psoriasis, allergic rash of any type, eczema.

Allergy to components of mustard plasters - allergic reactions can occur on essential mustard oil.

Hemoptysis (blood in sputum).

Oncological diseases.

Exhaustion.

Seizures.

How and where to put mustard plasters

Now that we have figured out which diseases you can and cannot put mustard plasters on, you can stock up on everything you need and proceed with the procedure.

materials

Mustard plasters - must be fresh (look at the expiration date), dry; the layer of mustard on paper mustard plasters is even, in bags - dry friable powder without lumps.

A small container with warm water (37-43C).

Towel.

A warm blanket.

Baby cream, massage oil or any other oil.

Place of setting mustard plasters

The place where mustard plasters are placed depends on the disease that we are going to treat.

Disease

Place for setting mustard plasters

Headache

back of the head

Runny nose

Neck, shins, feet

Cough (tracheitis, laryngitis)

Upper half of sternum, back between shoulder blades

Cough (bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia)

Back between and under the shoulder blades

Heartache

Strictly according to doctor's instructions

Pain in the muscles

to the painful area

Intercostal neuralgia

In the course of pain

Osteochondrosis

To the place of pain

Abdominal pain (intestinal colic)

Navel area

Description of the procedure

Lay the patient in a comfortable position so that the area for setting mustard plasters is on top.
If you use mustard plaster bags, if necessary, cut or carefully tear the cells along the lines. If the patient is an adult and, for example, the back is chosen for setting mustard plasters, you can not divide the bags into cells, but use 4-6 cells at once without cutting.

Shake mustard bags so that the powder is evenly distributed over the cells.

Dip the mustard plasters in the prepared warm water for 10-15 seconds.

Slightly squeezing the mustard plasters (do not twist them!), Put the bags in the right place.

Cover immediately with a towel and then with a warm blanket.

Withstand 10-15 minutes. If the burning sensation has become unbearable, look - perhaps something is wrong with your skin or it is just very sensitive.

After the specified time, remove the mustard plasters, wipe gently with a towel.
Lubricate reddened skin with cream or cosmetic oil.

Mustard plasters in the treatment of children

Mustard plasters can also be successfully used to treat children's diseases, but the procedure itself and its contraindications have some peculiarities.

For children under 2 years old, put mustard plasters only after consulting a pediatrician.

When using mustard plasters for the treatment of children from 2 to 6 years old, additionally use a pad in the form of gauze or thin material - it is placed between the skin and mustard plasters.

Reduce the retention time of mustard plasters on the skin. If you put them on your child for the first time, focus not on the clock, but on the reddening of the skin. Every minute, bend the edge of one of the mustard plasters - if the skin is already reddened, the procedure can be stopped.

To make it easier for the baby to endure the burning sensation, read him an interesting book, tell a fairy tale, give him a favorite toy.

Common questions about setting mustard plasters

I have sensitive skin. How long should I keep mustard plasters?

With sensitive skin, the retention time of mustard plasters is reduced. Your skin, like a child's, is very susceptible to various irritants, so do the same as in the case of treating a child - remove mustard plasters as soon as the skin underneath turns red. After the procedure, be sure to use emollients.

The child has an allergic cough. Can mustard plasters be used?

With an allergic cough, mustard plasters are contraindicated.

I suffer from angina. I take nitroglycerin for seizures. Is it possible to use mustard plasters to relieve pain?

Mustard plasters for angina pectoris are usually not used. Only the attending physician should prescribe mustard plasters in your case (and for any pain in the heart).

How to put mustard plasters for headaches?

Mustard plasters for headaches are put only after examination and exclusion of serious diseases. The fact is that mustard plasters, causing blood flow, can lead to serious consequences in case of tumors, meningitis, encephalitis, increased intracranial pressure, post-traumatic pain, circulatory disorders of the brain.

If the doctor has allowed you to put mustard plasters for headaches, then the procedure is the same, just leave more water on the mustard plasters (do not wring them out) so that the mustard reaches the skin through the hair.

How can mustard plasters be used for high blood pressure?

Sometimes, with an increase in blood pressure, it is recommended to put mustard plasters on the shins or feet. Thus, the outflow of blood from the upper body to the legs is achieved. However, this procedure should be carried out only after consulting a doctor.

A day after the setting of mustard plasters, the redness does not go away. There were dark spots, bubbles. The skin hurts. What to do?

It could be a burn or an allergic reaction. See a dermatologist for treatment.

The article was prepared by doctor Kartashova Ekaterina Vladimirovna

Mustard plasters are an effective way to treat cough, which we have recently forgotten about. But in vain! Even our grandmothers knew that there is nothing more useful and better than mustard plasters for colds. Mustard plasters are put for children and adults when coughing against the background of respiratory diseases.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for the use of mustard plasters are bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis and other diseases of the respiratory system. Plates with mustard successfully treat neuralgia, headaches, sciatica and even insomnia. But the most frequent use of mustard plasters is associated with a prolonged cough that does not go away for weeks, and even months.

You can not put mustard plasters if the nature of the cough is allergic. Also, mustard plasters are not put for tuberculosis (as well as any pulmonary bleeding) and asthma. You can not use this method of treatment if the disease is in an acute form - with fever and chills. Mustard must not be used by women during pregnancy and lactation. Also, the patient may have an individual intolerance to mustard - in this case, skin irritation can be very serious.

Choosing mustard plasters

Mustard plasters can be of two types. The first are thick plates with mustard familiar to us from childhood. The second type of mustard plaster is a sheet of paper with small cells that are filled with mustard powder. For ease of use, they can be cut into strips or pieces of the desired size.

When buying mustard plasters, pay attention to their expiration date and condition. It must be dry. If stored improperly, mustard plasters quickly absorb moisture, becoming unusable and useless. When buying, make sure that the mustard from the plates does not crumble.

The benefits of mustard plasters

Before putting mustard plasters, I would like to understand the mechanism of action of this method of treatment. When wet and in contact with the skin, mustard begins to excite the nerve endings. This contributes to an active rush of blood to this area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe skin. With inflammation of the respiratory organs, increased blood circulation allows you to better deal with coughing. When blood rushes to the lungs suffering from dry cough, it hastens the separation of sputum. A wet cough is much easier to treat.

In addition, mustard moistened with water produces essential oils, which are very beneficial for the body. The smell of mustard is the treatment and prevention of diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

Sometimes the mechanism of mustard plasters is used in the opposite direction. In severe laryngitis, mustard patches are placed on the calves. This promotes a rush of blood to the legs, due to which the swelling of the throat is removed. This is especially effective for laryngospasm, when the airway narrows.

Mustard plasters are not recommended for babies in the first year of life. Children under four years old mustard must be placed very carefully. Keep an eye on the child, regularly examine the baby's skin for the intensity of redness, because some babies simply do not feel burning and pain.

1. First, decide on the area on which the mustard plaster will be placed. With bronchitis or pneumonia, mustard plasters should be placed vertically, between the shoulder blade and the spine. With a dry barking cough, the mustard plaster should be placed on the chest. You can not put mustard plates on the spine, on the collarbone and shoulder blades, on the nipples. Also, mustard plasters should not be placed on the skin if it has moles or birthmarks. Do not leave mustard plasters on the epidermis with damage, wounds, sores or acne.
2. Some experts in acupuncture massage argue that mustard plasters should be placed on the skin of the thumb of the palm to treat cough. The fact is that the neurological points of this zone are closely related to the work of the respiratory system. By acting on this area, it is quite possible to get rid of an annoying cough.
3. Put the patient on the bed, if there is a child in front of you, distract him with conversations. The kid should not feel anxiety. Prepare a tray with everything you need - mustard plasters, warm water, a terry towel, baby cream or oil.
4. It is best to make mustard plasters at night so that after the procedure the patient falls asleep in a warm bed.
5. If you have bags of loose mustard in front of you, spread the powder evenly over the entire area. Dip mustard plasters in warm water and leave for a few seconds.
6. After that, attach the plates to the selected areas.
7. If you have sensitive skin, you need to put mustard plasters in a more gentle way. You can put the plates on the back side or put mustard plasters on a piece of gauze, previously laid on the skin. This applies to fair-skinned people with thin skin and children. By the way, children's mustard plasters have a more gentle effect - they have a slightly lower concentration of mustard powder.
8. After that, cover the patient with a towel and a warm blanket. You need to keep mustard plasters for about half an hour. If the patient feels an unbearable burning sensation, mustard plasters should be removed immediately. Remember that in children, the skin condition needs to be looked at on its own, without waiting for complaints.
9. After removing mustard plasters, wipe the skin with a clean, damp cloth. Lubricate the irritated areas with baby cream, petroleum jelly or just vegetable oil. The patient should put on dry clothes and lie under the covers.

After the procedure, the next morning, pay attention to the skin where the mustard plasters were placed. If pimples, small pimples, blisters appear there, if you experience itching or pain when touched, then you are allergic to mustard. If such a reaction is detected, it is impossible to continue treatment with mustard plasters.

It should be noted that mustard plasters cannot be made for a long time - no more than five days. If they do not help, then you should look for another, more effective treatment. You only need to put mustard plasters once a day.

Many people wonder if it is possible to put mustard plasters on the feet. In fact, it is a very effective remedy for the onset of a cold. If you notice malaise and a runny nose, you need to put mustard plasters on your feet before going to bed. After that, you need to drink tea with lemon or milk with honey. In the morning you will not even remember that you were unwell the day before.

However, remember that this procedure should not be done to young children. It is better to pour them dry mustard in a sock before going to bed. The leg will sweat and the baby will get a slight warm-up. After that, there will be no trace of a cold.

Remember that mustard plasters should not be placed on pregnant women. With a sharp rush of blood to certain parts of the body, the placenta suffers first of all. With the ebb of blood from it, the baby may be left without food - this is fraught with miscarriage.

Currently, there is a lot of controversy about the effectiveness and efficiency of the use of mustard plasters. In some countries, mustard patches are not even commercially available. However, the experience of many generations tells us about the real benefits of mustard powder. If you use mustard plasters correctly, they will help you get rid of annoying cough better than any pills.

Video: mustard plasters at home - why and how to put

Mustard plasters are a cheap and effective cough suppressant. Many people have often experienced the power of these patches. Over the past decades, they have proven themselves from the very best side. But at the same time, not a small number of patients became aware of their "burning", "sharp" and "biting" nature. In this regard, mustard plasters should not be used when coughing if a person has an elevated body temperature. Before this, the heat must be brought down to at least 37.3 degrees, otherwise the body will experience a heavy load.

Features of use

Mustard plasters are not recommended to be placed regularly. A maximum of them can be applied when coughing for 4 days in a row. At the same time, it is desirable to use them every day, once without interruption. In the event that the child or adult does not feel better after such treatment, it is better to stop these procedures. Maybe the patient's body is not sensitive to such therapy, or the existing disease has grown into something more.

If mustard plasters are repeatedly put on a child or an adult (every day several times for a long time), this can lead to the formation of severe allergic reactions or individual intolerance.

Listen to what Dr. Komarovsky says about this, maybe you will change your mind about putting them on.

Indications

A remedy such as mustard plasters is allowed for use only with a wet or dry cough, especially if this deviation is protracted and severe. They are also actively used as an anti-inflammatory external drug in the event of many other diseases (neuralgia, pneumonia, myositis, bronchitis, headache, laryngotracheitis, etc.).

In rare cases, such an effective remedy is used for angina pectoris. However, it is recommended to do this, depending on the severity of coronary heart disease.

Contraindications

Mustard must not be used for coughing if such a disease is accompanied by acute respiratory infections that have begun to manifest themselves actively (for example, body temperature has risen, weakness has appeared, and chills).

The following deviations are contraindications to the use of such "burning" patches:

• increased individual sensitivity to the agent;
• any skin diseases, in particular pustular, at the point of contact with the cards;
• neurodermatitis;
• pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• asthma;
• weeping eczema;
• psoriasis;
• tumor diseases.

Staging rules

For greater effectiveness, mustard plasters should be placed correctly when coughing. And where to apply them, so that the result of the treatment is not long in coming, we will consider a little lower.

In order to correctly place medical cards, first you need to prepare all the required attributes. To do this, you should take the mustard plasters themselves, a shallow bowl of warm water, the temperature of which does not exceed 43 ° C, a terry towel, a fat body cream or ordinary vegetable oil, as well as a blanket or a thick blanket.

Before placing mustard plasters on the patient's body, it is advisable to completely dip them in a bowl of water and hold there for no more than 5-8 seconds. After that, the impregnated cards must be immediately applied to the skin. On top of them, be sure to place a terry towel, and wrap the patient well in a blanket or thick blanket.

The time that mustard patches should be on the body of an unhealthy person is individual. However, there are some recommendations. If the cards are installed correctly, then it is advisable to keep them for about 5-15 minutes (with a dry and strong cough for at least 9-10 minutes), but not more than a quarter of an hour. If the patient cannot tolerate the "burning" and "biting" effect of this remedy, then it can be removed after 5-7 minutes.

At the same time, it is extremely important not to confuse the proper effect of mustard cards with a strong allergic reaction or individual intolerance. If there is no allergy, but the burning sensation is unbearable after 2 or 3 minutes, then to reduce it, it is allowed to put a single layer of gauze or a thin napkin between the burning remedy and the body.

At the end of the procedure, the used agent must be removed from the patient, and then gently and carefully wipe the skin with a clean towel, lubricate it with oil and wrap the child or adult in a warm blanket again, providing him with complete peace. At this moment, freshly brewed tea with milk or raspberry juice with linden honey will be especially effective.

Location

In no case should mustard patches be placed on sensitive areas of the body or on those places where there is any damage to the skin.

So, where can they be placed for effective impact? Most often, such a cough remedy is placed on the chest, upper back, between and under the shoulder blades.

Also, these burning cards are applied to the feet of both legs or to the calves (you can do both there and there at the same time). On top of the applied remedy, it is recommended to wear warm and thick woolen socks. Unofficially, this technique is called "mustard boots."

In rare cases, mustard patches are also applied to the surface of the palms under the thumb. According to experts, this zone corresponds to the lungs.

Can children use

Such a remedy is allowed to be used to treat a child if he is strong in spirit. However, it is desirable to reduce the time of this procedure to 4-6 minutes.

Mustard cards for children can be replaced with an appropriate wrap. To do this, you need to prepare dry mustard (1.5 large spoons) and a small film. The product should be poured with warm water, covered with a lid and infused for 20 minutes. After that, it is required to pour 1 liter of non-cool boiling water into the mixture with a pungent odor. In the resulting liquid, it is necessary to moisten the film, and then wrap the baby's chest with it and wrap it well. Further, the procedure is similar to the same one that was presented just above.

How to put mustard plasters correctly

What are mustard plasters, how to put them correctly for various diseases? Such questions are of interest to many patients. Mustard plasters are a long-known remedy effective against pain, cough, bruises and sprains. They are a sheet of paper coated with mustard seed powder.

The mechanism of action of mustard plasters

Mustard essential oil irritates the skin and causes a rush of blood and vasodilation. At the same time, there is a general increase in blood circulation in the body, an increase in the body's resistance and an increase in the phagocytic system of the body. Due to this, cells of the immune system (phagocytes) more actively absorb virus cells. But the mechanism of action of this therapeutic agent will work only if it is correctly set.

Indications for use

Mustard plasters are a good helper for the following diseases and ailments:

• runny nose;
• bronchitis (you need to consult a specialist, the course of treatment can be carried out for two weeks, but in combination with antibiotics and other drugs);
• laryngitis;
• pneumonia (only after a full examination and in combination with the main prescription drugs);
• tracheitis;
• muscle pain;
• headaches (after consulting a doctor).

How to put them for colds and coughs? Colds are the first indicator for the use of mustard plasters. People prefer to put them even when hypothermia during the cold season. For a correct and comfortable procedure, you should prepare in advance:

• a bowl with warm water, in which you need to moisten the mustard plaster (keep in water for no more than 10 seconds and do not twist, but carefully wring out);
• oily body cream to lubricate the treated areas after the procedure;
• blanket or blanket.

It is important to know where to put mustard plasters. During bronchitis and coughing, they should be placed on the back between and under the shoulder blades. In this case, the patch should not touch the shoulder blades or the spine. It is allowed to put mustard plasters on the chest, avoiding the area around the heart. It is important that there are no damages on the skin (scratches, blackheads, unhealed cuts).

They help with any kind of cough, except for cases provided for by contraindications. Dry cough becomes wet, which is much better treated, sputum comes off easier and coughing fits become less painful. In acute cases of colds, laryngitis or tracheitis, additional mustard plasters can be placed around the calves. They will cause the outflow of blood and reduce swelling of the larynx.

After 5-10 minutes, the patch is removed, the skin is not wiped from the liquid, but covered with cling film and insulated with a shawl or a warm belt. The bandage is left on all night. Cold treatment. Colds respond well to treatment with mustard plasters. It is enough to apply mustard plasters to the soles of the feet for 5 days. Warm socks must be worn on top.

The duration of the procedure is 5-15 minutes, depending on the patient's well-being. After removing the mustard plaster, the skin should be gently wiped with a damp towel, avoiding strong friction, the patient should be dressed in dry clothes and covered with a blanket for 30 minutes. The course of treatment averages from 3 to 5 days and depends on the development of the disease.

For people with very sensitive, light, thin skin, a different technique for setting mustard plasters is used: they are applied to the skin through a thin handkerchief or gauze. You can turn the patch on the wrong side - this will ease the burning sensation and help avoid burns. Treatment for headache and hypertension. The main rule: with a headache, mustard plasters can only be prescribed by a doctor after an examination. This is necessary in order to exclude a tumor, circulatory disorders, high blood pressure or meningitis. In these cases, a rush of blood to the head can trigger the development of the disease. After a doctor's prescription, the remedy can be placed below the back of the head. For sensitive scalp, you can wrap the patch with thin gauze.

With high blood pressure, mustard plasters can be placed on the feet. This will cause an outflow of blood from the head and heart and alleviate the condition. Before such a procedure, you need to consult with a specialist.

Mustard plasters for sciatica and sprains

People know that the use of mustard plasters goes beyond colds, but not everyone knows how to put them correctly for other diseases. With radiculitis and sprains, the patch should be moistened in a solution of furacilin (half a tablet per 100 ml of water) with the addition of one tablespoon of honey.

The procedure is carried out for at least two hours, it is better to leave mustard plasters overnight. It is necessary to precisely exclude the case of an allergic, and not a cold, rhinitis. As with an allergic cough, they can harm and complicate the course of the disease.

Mustard plasters in the treatment of children

Such a strong remedy as mustard plaster should be used with extreme caution for the treatment of children. Young mothers do not know how to properly put mustard plasters on a child so as not to cause complications. Putting a concentrated mustard plaster on a child's back or chest is quite difficult and can be dangerous for delicate baby skin. Therefore, you can make an infusion of one teaspoon of dry mustard and hot water. Having moistened a baby diaper in the resulting solution, you can wrap the baby. After 4-5 minutes, remove the compress, wipe the skin with a damp cloth and lay under a warm blanket.

Skin burn when using mustard plasters. Improper setting of the mustard plaster or insufficient control over your well-being during the procedure can cause a burn or allergic rashes. Symptoms of burns and allergies:

• residual redness;
• dark spots in place of mustard plasters;
• bubbles;
• pain.

The duration of the procedure should not exceed 5 minutes. If a child is given a real mustard plaster, then during the first procedure it is better to check the condition of the skin every minute and with the appearance of redness the patch can be removed. The procedure is contraindicated in children under two years of age.

Precautions and contraindications

If the mustard plaster is placed for the first time, then within 2-3 minutes it is necessary to monitor skin reactions. In case of severe itching and burning, the mustard must be removed. It is also necessary to consider the following contraindications:

1. Mustard plasters are not put to the patient at a body temperature above 37.5 ° C in order to avoid a further increase in temperature and deterioration of the condition.
2. Not everyone knows that mustard plasters are categorically contraindicated for pregnant women. Due to their mechanism of action, mustard plasters cause an outflow of blood from the uterus, and the child receives less oxygen.
3. At the same time, any heating in the back, pelvis and abdomen increases the tone of the uterus and provokes a miscarriage. As a substitute, you can advise girls in the position of inhalation with decoctions of herbs, iodine nets and honey back massage.
4. Mustard plasters are not put in the presence of skin diseases (neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) and any tumors in the body.
5. A contraindication is the presence of even a small amount of blood in the sputum.
6. One of the most important contraindications is tuberculosis. Mustard plasters can cause bleeding in the lungs.

When these symptoms appear, in no case should you self-medicate. It is better to immediately contact a specialist who will prescribe treatment. Mustard plasters are a means of treatment and prevention of many diseases, proven by more than one generation. But all the useful properties of mustard plaster can be used only if it is properly set. Their use has many contraindications and nuances that must always be taken into account.

A recipe for getting rid of coughs and colds, familiar to everyone since childhood - mustard plasters, are now experiencing a new wave of popularity. This phenomenon is easy to explain, just remember its availability and effectiveness. Mustard plasters are often used in the treatment of children from colds. This is a good home remedy for warming up, which will play an important role in complex treatment.

Not everyone can use mustard plasters, but the list of contraindications in this case will be almost identical to any local warming agent. The big advantage of mustard plasters will be affordable cost, the possibility of long-term (up to 12 months) storage without loss of medicinal properties, as well as the possibility of self-production in emergency cases. In addition to mustard plasters, you can also make honey mustard cough cake. If you want to use medicines, then here you will find a list of drugs for the treatment of dry cough.

Operating principle

This rectangle of paper, covered with mustard powder, has a local irritant effect, and also warms up well. Such a specific effect is given by the main component - mustard, which has long been known for its healing properties. The bitter taste of mustard grains is given by a specific composition: sirginine and myrosin. If it is possible to explain the processes occurring between these substances, then the following regularity can be noticed. While the composition is dry, these compounds do not react with each other, but as soon as the main catalyst, water, appears, a complex chemical process immediately begins.

The main irritant will be allyl essential oil, which is formed from the fusion of two substances. Its action is based on irritation of nerve endings, which dramatically increases blood flow to this area of ​​the skin. The “by-products” of such a reaction will be a certain amount of heat, which enhances the irritating effect of mustard and contributes to a deeper warming of the upper layers of the skin.

The video tells about the use of mustard plasters for dry cough:

Indications for use

Used in the treatment of the following diseases:

• Treatment of dry cough of bacterial origin.
• For the treatment of acute bronchitis, in the chronic form of the disease, this method is less effective.
• Pneumonia as an additional treatment and after the subsidence of high fever.

In the treatment of cough, the question always arises whether they help, mustard plasters contribute to the separation of sputum, increasing the blood supply to the bronchi. This will allow the cough to go into the “wet” stage, which will significantly speed up recovery. Unfortunately, it is impossible to replace all medications with the use of mustard plasters, but as an additional measure, this is a very effective method.

Along with an excellent "resume" in the fight against many diseases, mustard plasters also have contraindications, which are often not known to everyone. This is explained by the specifics of some chronic diseases, in which additional stimulation of blood supply can aggravate the degree of progression of the disease.

If at the location of the mustard plaster there are damage to the skin of any localization, it is also necessary to carefully use this remedy. Even a minor scratch or rash under the active influence of the active components of mustard plaster can cause considerable pain.

Sometimes there is a strong sensitivity of the skin, in which such an effect will end in severe pain and even a burn. Special children's mustard plasters can reduce such sensations. The novelty of the invention lies in the fact that this is not a traditional rectangle, but paper bags with mustard powder poured inside.

This envelope has two different sides, one of which is much thinner. This precautionary measure is based on the specifics of children's treatment, when the mustard plaster is put on the thicker side for the kids, and the thin side for the grown-up children. Adults with sensitive skin can also use such mustard plasters.

Traditional mustard plasters can also be easily made less painful if you put gauze or a cotton napkin as an interlayer. After the procedure, it is advisable to lubricate the places where mustard plasters are applied with baby cream or vaseline oil.

Contraindications for use

• Heat.
• Pregnancy.
• Dermatological problems.
• Colds of a viral nature.
• Oncological diseases.
• Bronchial asthma.
• Psoriasis.
• individual sensitivity.
• Allergic reactions.

The video tells whether it is possible to put mustard plasters with a dry cough:

The list is not too long, so most people can use this simple method. The use of mustard plasters during pregnancy is undesirable, like most warming procedures. In many ways, this prohibition is also based on the high content of active components that can cause a negative reaction of the body.

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How to put

Despite the simplicity of this procedure, familiar from childhood, as in any business, there are some secrets here, the knowledge of which will provide the maximum benefit from such manipulations.

Peculiarities:

• Before the procedure, which is carried out for the first time, it is advisable to conduct a sensitivity test. To do this, a small piece of the sheet is attached to the skin. If after 15 minutes there is a typical reddening without possible allergic reactions, you can safely start treatment.
• Children should not put mustard plasters on the heart area (both in front and behind), as well as in the region of the spine. To prevent skin burns, use a gauze cloth or napkin. After the procedure, the place is lubricated with baby cream or vaseline oil.
• For children from one to three years old, it is enough to apply a mustard plaster for 1-2 minutes. From three to eight years - 3 minutes, children under 12 years old will have enough five minutes with a mustard plaster. Follow the link to read more about how to put mustard plasters correctly when coughing for children.
• The duration of a session for an adult is 15-20 minutes.
• After the procedure, it is desirable to wrap up the patient and ensure a quiet rest, so it is best to put mustard plasters before an evening sleep.
• If after three sessions of mustard plasters (with proper basic treatment, of course), the desired improvement has not occurred, it is not advisable to continue the sessions. Further treatment and the correctness of the diagnosis should be discussed with the attending physician.

The video tells where to put mustard plasters with a dry cough:

The very process of applying mustard plasters is simple and familiar firsthand, for this you need to prepare a fairly wide container with warm water (usually a deep plate or bowl is used), a towel for additional wrapping and a nourishing cream for lubricating reddened skin.

Optimal location

• Back: on and under the shoulder blades.
• Chest: in the region of the bronchi, under the collarbone.
• Legs: calves, feet.

To preserve the warming effect, the patient is carefully wrapped up, since they usually put mustard plasters before going to bed, this option would be quite logical. If mustard plasters were placed on the legs and feet, it is imperative to cover these places with socks or golfs. It will be good to keep warm and mustard powder in its pure form, poured into socks. For an adult, a tablespoon of the mixture will be enough, for a child - a little less.

How to DIY

Despite the cheapness and availability of the drug, sometimes there may be a need for independent production of mustard plasters. The process is simple and does not require significant costs, as, indeed, the purchase of a pharmacy option.

Equal parts of dry mustard powder, mixed with flour or starch. Add a little water, be sure to warm and knead until the density of sour cream. On a pre-prepared sheet of thin paper or a linen napkin, apply the composition in a thin layer and immediately apply to the patient. An important nuance: the side without the mustard layer is attached to the surface of the body! The action of "home" mustard plasters will be much stronger, so the duration of the procedure can be slightly reduced.

The video tells how to make mustard plasters used for dry coughs with your own hands:

The second and no less effective way will be mustard wraps. To do this, prepare a special solution: 1 tbsp. l. dry mustard in 0.5 liters of warm water. In this solution, wet a napkin or diaper (necessarily from natural fabrics) and apply to the patient. It is good to do such wraps for children, only, with the exception of the locations of the heart and spine.

The use of mustard plasters for the treatment of dry cough in complex therapy is an excellent method, time-tested and millions of successfully recovered patients. Simplicity and accessibility of the procedure is also an important factor. If necessary, you can make a homemade analogue or use a mustard wrap. In addition to mustard plasters, pepper plaster is also used for coughing. And here you will find more folk remedies for the treatment of dry cough.

Mustard plasters have a reflex effect on the body - they warm the skin, irritate nerve endings, secrete an essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties, and increase blood circulation. Due to the complex effect, they are widely used to treat colds and viral infections accompanied by cough.

The place where the mustard plasters are placed directly depends on what worries you. With laryngitis, accompanied by sore throat, hoarseness, cough, first dry then wet put mustard plasters on the front surface of the neck. Moisten mustard plasters with plenty of water, place directly on the skin, cover with a plastic bag and cotton or linen cloth. The therapeutic exposure time is 20 minutes. It can be significantly reduced if there is a strong burning sensation, or increased if there is no unbearable burning sensation.

Tracheitis is accompanied by sore throat, dry barking cough. The most effective way to relieve cough is to place mustard plasters on the sternum area. The method of application is exactly the same as with laryngitis, the only thing that changes is the place where mustard plasters should be placed.

For bronchitis, place mustard plasters on your back between your shoulder blades. Alternation is acceptable, for example, if one day you put mustard plasters between the shoulder blades, the next day put them on the sternum.

When coughing any etiology, you can put mustard plasters on the heel area. This will help to cope with the disease as quickly as possible, soften the cough.

After the procedure, carefully wipe the skin with a damp cloth, lubricate with fat cream, honey or olive oil. Cover yourself with a warm blanket, do not go out into the draft. The main therapeutic effect is manifested due to the warming effect, therefore it is most rational to put mustard plasters immediately before bedtime.

You can not put mustard plasters on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe heart, on the mammary glands. Contraindications are extensive skin lesions, allergic diseases, high body temperature, large moles, scratches, pustular skin diseases.

Children can put mustard plasters from the age of three for a short period of time only as directed by a doctor.

For many decades, in the treatment of cough, such a simple, affordable and cheap method as the use of mustard plasters has been used. Many people even have these pads at home all the time "just in case". However, is it always possible to put mustard plasters when coughing? When will this simple remedy be very effective, and when will it be completely useless?

What kind of cough put mustard plasters: dry unproductive symptom

Warming pads can be used in the fight against bronchospasm of a different nature. Do they put mustard plasters when coughing dry? Of course yes. However, the cause of the symptom should be diseases such as:

• Tracheitis.
• Bronchitis.
• Acute respiratory viral infection.
• Cold.
• Flu.

In this case, as a result of water getting on the mustard powder, essential oils are released, under their influence the skin begins to warm up, nerve receptors are irritated. In the place where the overlay is placed, the following occurs:

• Increased blood circulation.
• Acceleration of metabolism.

This stimulates the rapid transition of dry bronchospasms to wet ones.

Do they put mustard plasters when coughing, if it has a wet character and is accompanied by sputum?

Doctors recommend warming procedures not only if the reflex spasms of the airways are unproductive. You can also put mustard plasters for coughing, accompanied by sputum. It is better to do this before going to bed, every other day for two weeks.

At the beginning of such treatment, it is necessary to be prepared for the fact that expectoration will intensify, as the “peeling off” of stagnant mucus will begin. It will be possible to observe its very active output.

Do mustard plasters help with a cough caused by allergic reactions, diseases of the cardiovascular, nervous system or stomach?

In order to effectively treat bronchospasms, it should be remembered that it makes sense to put mustard pads only when the symptom is caused by diseases that affect the respiratory system. If sharp spastic exhalations arose due to other ailments, then it makes no sense to carry out the procedure. Of course, you can put mustard plasters when coughing, there will be no harm from them. However, this will not bring benefits to the body, a positive result can not be expected, and the whole procedure will turn out to be a completely useless waste of time.

Do mustard plasters help with coughing if the patient has a fever?

When carrying out any warming procedures, doctors always emphasize one general and very strict rule - in no case should they be used by people with elevated body temperature. This directly relates to the use of mustard overlays. If the thermometer has exceeded 37.5 degrees, then it is strictly forbidden to set them.

Before using mustard plasters, you should definitely consult a doctor, find out how to use them correctly, how long the procedure should last, where you can warm up the body. These indicators depend on the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient. Patients who experience a skin reaction in the form of red spots are advised to put mustard pads not on bare skin, but through gauze.

How mustard plasters, and medical banks- These are non-drug methods of treatment that are used as adjuvant therapy for diseases of the lungs and bronchi. Each person should clearly understand that these methods cannot be the main treatment.

The impact of mustard plaster occurs at the reflex level. If a person is given medical banks, then their influence is comparable to autohemotherapy . Opinions are divided about the use of these methods at the present time. Some people assume that these treatments are outdated and there is no point in using them. But many still use them, sincerely considering both banks and mustard plasters to be effective methods to alleviate the condition with lung diseases. However, it is necessary to clearly know when it is possible to put mustard plasters in adults, as there are clear indications and contraindications for the use of both mustard plasters and medical jars. They will be discussed in this article.

How mustard plasters and banks work

Medical banks

They are small glass vessels with a rounded bottom and thickened edges. The capacity of such a vessel can be from 30 to 70 ml. They are used to reduce the severity of pain, reduce the severity of inflammatory processes.

How do banks operate?

When oxygen is burned in the jar, a negative pressure (vacuum) is created, and human skin, as well as subcutaneous tissue, are sucked into the jar. As a result, blood rushes from the underlying organs and tissues. The smallest blood vessels are torn and numerous hemorrhages appear in the skin. Gradually, the disintegration of blood occurs, the product of which are biologically active components. Then they are absorbed into the blood, and this stimulates individual tissues and organs. As a result, the severity of pain decreases, inflammatory processes in the body resolve.

mustard plasters

Mustard plasters are a tool that is a sheet of thick paper on which a layer of fat-free powder made from mustard seeds is applied. Mustard plasters are also produced in the form of a package of porous cells, inside of which is mustard powder.

How do mustard plasters work?

When mustard plaster comes into contact with the skin, mustard essential oil irritates it. Due to local hyperemia, the vessels expand, the blood flow in this place is activated. Skin receptors are also activated, as a result of which the level of excitability of the sympathetic department of the central nervous system increases. There is an accumulation sympathetic And in the blood, as a result of which the phagocytic reaction of the immune system is enhanced.

As a result, the patient's pain level decreases, tissues warm up, their trophism increases and the protective function is activated. There is also an active passage of the mucous secretion of the bronchi.

Contraindications

Banks or mustard plasters, indications and contraindications. They must be known and taken into account. So, both medical banks and mustard plasters cannot be placed in such cases:

• At elevated body temperature, as well as for another day after it has returned to normal.
• With a variety of skin diseases, especially if traumatic and pustular lesions develop.
• If there are signs of increased bleeding.
• During, as well as when a young mother is breastfeeding her baby.
• People with cancer.
• At lungs, spine.
• If they appear convulsions .
• With increased mental arousal.

Separate contraindications for such procedures are also determined.

Medical banks:

• the age of the baby is up to 3 years;
• blood diseases;
• depletion of the body;
• vascular and heart diseases: heart defects, ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure, heart failure;
• vascular sclerosis.

Mustard plasters:

• the age of the baby is up to 1 year;
• propensity to, allergic manifestations;
• kids need to put children's mustard plasters, but if parents are interested in children from what age ordinary mustard plasters can be used, then up to 3 years old they can only be used with the inactive side to the skin or through a napkin or bandage.

When does the effect appear?

It is quite understandable that patients are interested in whether jars and mustard plasters are effective in and other diseases of the respiratory system. First of all, it must be taken into account that, of course, it is impossible to treat such serious diseases exclusively with the help of these methods. It is important that the diagnosis be correctly established and an adequate treatment regimen prescribed, which, among other things, will include antibiotic therapy, if we are talking about pneumonia or acute bronchitis .

However, the answer to the question of whether it is possible to put mustard plasters as an adjuvant therapy in bronchitis is positive. But still, it is worth consulting with a doctor first, who will tell you how and when to put mustard plasters and jars in order to get the maximum effect.

Also, with lung diseases, patients are prescribed massage, breathing exercises, because these procedures can significantly alleviate the condition of patients.

As a rule, the patient notices an improvement if 2-3 procedures with jars or mustard plasters were performed in parallel with the main treatment. However, if there is no positive dynamics after several procedures, then there is no need to carry them out further.

These procedures are also used as additional methods for pneumonia. As a rule, pneumonia is severe, and there is a high risk of developing a variety of complications in this disease. Therefore, it is very important not to worsen the patient's condition, which is why it is necessary to ask the attending physician whether it is possible to put cups for pneumonia, in each specific case. After all, there is a possibility of rupture of layers of lung tissue located nearby, if you put banks in case of pneumonia.

It is worth agreeing with a specialist whether it is possible to put mustard plasters for pneumonia, and whether there is such a need.

In the case of bronchitis, banks should be used only during the period when the patient begins to recover, and he has no symptoms of intoxication of the body, respiratory failure, for at least several days.

Approximately the same approach should be to the use of mustard plasters - it makes sense to use them already at a time when a person with pneumonia or bronchitis begins to recover. The patient should not show any signs intoxication organism. Mustard plasters should not be placed at a temperature. For parents who ask if it is possible to put mustard plasters at a temperature for children, it is important to remember that this should absolutely not be done.

If we are talking about an adult patient, and at what temperature they can be placed, it depends on his general condition. It is optimal to initially obtain permission from a doctor for their use.

The use of mustard plasters is advisable if a person is worried - strong and painful. Very often, this symptom manifests itself in people who have been ill bronchopneumonia , pneumonia , as well as bronchitis , for a long time even after the person has already recovered and feels satisfactory.

This procedure stimulates the elimination of congestion in the lungs, since warming with the help of mustard plasters draws blood through the anastomoses into the subcutaneous vessels from the affected area of ​​the lung. Stimulates this method and the activation of sputum excretion from the bronchi, helps to strengthen.

With bronchitis, after the temperature has returned to normal, after a day it is already possible to put mustard plasters. With pneumonia - two days after the temperature has become normal.

How often can you put mustard plasters for adults and children? Do not use this procedure more than once a day. If we are talking about a child, then mustard plasters are put once every two days. This procedure should not be used more than 5 times.

How to put cans on your back correctly

It is important to clearly understand why they put banks on their backs and how to do it. They will help you understand how to put cans on your back, videos that explain the features of this procedure, which are very numerous on the Internet.

Before using this method, you need to find out from your doctor if it is advisable to do this. As mentioned above, the answer to the question of whether it is possible to put cans at a temperature is negative. And about whether it is possible to put cans with bronchitis, whether it is possible to put cans when coughing, the attending physician should still tell.

How to put banks on the back correctly? They are placed depending on where the focus of inflammation is localized.

With bronchitis, cough, pneumonia, they are placed under the shoulder blades and between them, on the lower back, under the collarbones. It is important to choose those areas where there is a large layer of fat or muscle. It is necessary to avoid places where the bones protrude, and also not to affect the area of ​​​​the projection of the heart. 5-6 cans are placed on each of the sections.

To carry out the procedure, you need to take:

• a set of jars, dry and clean;
• tweezers or clip;
• alcohol;
• cotton wool;
• petrolatum;
• matches.

Before the procedure, a person should lie on his stomach, his back is wiped with alcohol and lubricated with petroleum jelly. Cotton wool is wound onto tweezers or a clamp, which is then dipped in alcohol and, after squeezing a little, is set on fire.

It is most convenient to hold the jar with your right hand, quickly insert the clamp with cotton wool into its cavity with your left hand and apply it to the skin after 1-2 seconds. If the jar is placed correctly, then the skin and fiber under the skin are absorbed into its cavity. This is noticeable in the form of a towering roundness. At the same time, the skin becomes purple, but the person feels not pain, but tissue tension.

After all the cans have been placed, the person is covered with a blanket, and he lies for the first time from 1 to 5 minutes, then 15-20 minutes. As for how often banks can be placed, the procedure is carried out once every 2-3 days, but each time other areas of the skin are involved.

To remove the jar, you need to gently tilt it on its side and press on the skin near the edge of the jar. So air will get inside, and the vacuum will disappear. After the procedure, the skin should be gently wiped and the person left to lie down for one hour. Banks leave purple or purple-red spots on the back, which dissolve over time.

It is important that before putting medical banks, indications and contraindications must be taken into account. How to put banks on your back, the benefits and harms of this procedure are described in many medical sources.

For bronchitis or pneumonia, you need to put mustard plasters on the upper part of the sternum, on one or both sides of the chest, under the shoulder blades and between them. Those who are interested in where to put mustard plasters when coughing should take into account that they are also placed on the heels and calves.

You should not put them on the protrusions of bones, birthmarks, other formations on the skin, as well as on the area of ​​​​the heart, mammary glands, kidneys.

It is necessary to put them so that the mustard plasters do not touch each other. To carry out the procedure, you need to prepare:

• a container with water at a temperature of about 45 degrees;
• napkin;
• towel;
• mustard plasters (it is better to take packages).

How to put mustard plasters when coughing? The patient should lie on his back or stomach, depending on where the mustard plasters will be placed. A bag or sheet with mustard powder is completely dipped in water, pressed against the skin, slowly smoothing. Next, you need to cover the place with mustard plasters with a towel, after which the patient should lie down for 5 to 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure for 4-5 days.

If mustard plasters are placed when coughing for children 3 years old or people with sensitive skin, then a gasket should be left between the mustard plaster and the skin - a gauze napkin or several layers of bandage to prevent skin burns.

Is it possible to put mustard plasters on children, the doctor should tell. There are special children's packages that have a less aggressive effect.

If done correctly, a person begins to feel warm after two minutes. Sometimes a burning sensation is felt. But even if such a feeling is absent, this does not mean that the mustard plaster is not of high quality or does not work well. In any case, it should not burn much, hurt.

After the specified time has elapsed, you need to remove the sheets or packages, wipe the skin with a damp, clean cloth to completely eliminate traces of mustard on the skin.

You should not wipe the skin with alcohol, it is quite possible to use a light baby cream for wiping. Redness in the places where the procedure was performed can remain for up to several days. But if the skin is bright red, this indicates that the person has an intolerance to the procedure.

When should these methods not be used?

In addition to the above contraindications, the use of such methods should be avoided if during the procedure a person feels severe discomfort - physical and psychological. They are also canceled if very severe pain and burning appear.

Dry mustard compresses are a cold remedy that has been proven by more than one generation of children and adults. But not everyone knows how to put mustard plasters when coughing, and for many years they have been doing it wrong. In addition, modern medicine has revised its view of this “medicine”, and does not always recommend its use.

How mustard plasters work

Photo: How mustard plasters work when coughing

Mustard plaster is a dry and fat-free mustard powder, applied in a thin layer on a sheet of thick paper or sealed in filter bags of 4 cells. When interacting with warm water, essential mustard oil is released and irritates the skin at the site of application.

The reddening that appears indicates the activation of local blood circulation: the vessels expand, and the blood rushes into the heated zone. Excitation of skin receptors (burning) causes the release of adrenaline and norepinephrine - hormones that accelerate all metabolic processes in the body.

As a result, the tissues of diseased organs receive increased doses of oxygen, nutrients and release more toxins and harmful metabolic products into the blood. What does it give to the treated person:

• anesthesia;
• disinfection;
• reduction of inflammatory symptoms;
• removal of spasms;
• easy expectoration.

In what cases do they help?

Mustard plasters are often used for bruises, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system (osteochondrosis, myositis, sciatica), but their main purpose is the treatment of the respiratory system and nasopharynx. The use of mustard plasters for coughing is indicated for the following diseases:

• tracheitis and laryngotracheitis;
• pneumonia;
• laryngitis, pharyngitis;
• pleurisy.

In these diseases, different parts of the respiratory tract are affected, so the nature of their respiratory symptoms is different. But it doesn’t matter what kind of cough they put mustard plasters on, in any case, they have an anti-inflammatory effect and increase the body’s resistance to infection.

Warming procedures help the respiratory organs to clear mucus. Mustard plasters with a dry cough contribute to liquefaction of sputum in the bronchi, with a wet one they increase its excretion, increasing the productivity of expectoration.

Far from all diseases accompanied by a cough, you can put mustard plasters. They are prohibited in certain cases:

• with tuberculosis;
• allergic cough;
• obstructive bronchitis;
• bronchial asthma.

Mustard plasters for coughing in children

For many years, mustard plasters were the "lifesaver" of pediatricians and parents for any colds in children. However, modern medicine is cautious about this method of treating babies. The mustard oil contained in the powder is aggressive enough to cause an allergy in a child and lead to a burn. That is why the question of whether it is possible to put mustard plasters when coughing for babies is unambiguously resolved in the negative. At least until the age of 2, the child is not recommended to carry out such procedures.

Children are allowed from 6 years old. By this age, it is already known how the child's body reacts to common allergens, and the little patient himself is able to endure discomfort during the application.

You can put mustard plasters when coughing for children 2-3 years old, but through a dense tissue and for a very short time: while the burning sensation has not yet appeared, and the essential oil has already had a reflex effect on the skin receptors. The procedure should not last more than 5 minutes.

It is easier and safer for kids to make a mustard compress on their feet. Wet mustard plasters on the heels or dry mustard plasters on the socks (you can pour the powder directly) are no less effective. But due to the rougher skin and the ability to move during the procedure and go about your business, the treatment is comfortable for the child. For the smallest, dry mustard is poured between two cotton socks at night, with a warm blanket on top.

For adults

Mustard plasters when coughing for adults in the absence of contraindications are placed on the back, chest, heels, calf muscles - depending on the disease and the nature of the symptoms. The most typical treatment option is applications on the back and chest in the projection of the location of the bronchi.

Packets with mustard are moistened with warm water and applied to the affected areas, with a terry towel on top. Warming of the chest is preferable for diseases of the nose and throat. The treatment area is 5-6 cm below the collarbone, but not above the heart. With bronchitis, it is better to act on both sides at once. If there are problems with the heart, the application of mustard plasters on the chest is strictly contraindicated. Also, you can not warm your neck with a throat cough, essential oil can cause laryngospasm.

There are other options where to put mustard plasters when coughing:

• on the heels - with a beginning cold, reflex coughing due to a runny nose, inflammation in the throat and chest;
• in socks - dry bags of powder are put into cotton socks at night, the feet are warmed with woolen socks on top. With daily procedures, this method of treatment does not interfere with household chores;
• on the calves - for any colds with or without a cough, as well as a distraction for pain in the back and joints.

Contraindications for treatment

Mustard plasters are far from a harmless method of treatment. He has a lot of contraindications:

• increased skin sensitivity;
• individual intolerance to mustard;
• allergy;
• dermatological problems (atopic dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis);
• violations of the integrity of the skin;
• oncology;
• tuberculosis;
• bleeding in the lungs;
• previous stroke, heart attack;
• pathology of the central nervous system (epilepsy);
• varicose veins (with calf applications);
• bearing and breastfeeding a child;
• high body temperature - with subfebrile thermometer readings, the question of the appropriateness of mustard procedures is decided individually.

Mustard plasters when coughing for pregnant women are strictly prohibited. Mustard essential oil has an abortive effect. In the early stages, it can cause spontaneous miscarriage, in the later stages it can provoke premature birth. Mustard increases the tone of the uterus, which contributes to vasospasm and weakening the blood supply to the fetus. A hypoxic state can cause intrauterine development disorders.

How to put mustard plasters when coughing - instructions for use

Having determined the application area, you need to prepare everything you need for the procedure:

• mustard packs;
• container with warm water (40 - 45 degrees);
• gauze or parchment paper;
• terry towel;
• cover.

How to put mustard plasters when coughing - the instruction recommends conveniently positioning the patient on a horizontal surface and exposing a place for a compress. Children and adults with sensitive skin should protect the affected area with a tissue.

The order of application of mustard plaster:

1. Take a sheet of mustard plaster or tear off 4 cells from the tape with filter bags.
2. Take the mustard plaster with both hands, hold it horizontally. Shake the packaged mustard beforehand so that it is evenly distributed over the cells.
3. Dip the mustard plaster in a container of water.
4. After 10-15 minutes, remove the bag and shake off excess liquid.
5. Set the mustard plaster on bare skin or pre-spread fabric.
6. Top with a towel.
7. Wrap the patient in a blanket.
8. Leave the compress for the prescribed time.
9. Remove mustard plasters.
10. Remove mustard residue from skin.
11. Put on fresh clothes.
12. Put the patient to bed under the covers.

After the procedure, you need to lie down for at least half an hour, but if there is no way to rest, at least dress warmly and try to avoid drafts.

How many days does the course of treatment last?

The duration of mustard procedures depends on the age of the patient, the diagnosis and the intensity of the cough reflex. As a rule, the course is no more than 5 times with daily sessions. If mustard plasters are alternated with warming compresses and put on every other day, the treatment will end in 10 days.

Mustard applications require a moderate approach. In their case, more is not better. Do not abuse the procedures and carry them out for a long time and often. Too active treatment is more likely to result in burns and allergic reactions than to bring recovery closer. How often can you put mustard plasters when coughing - once a day is enough, and preferably just before going to bed.

The allowable time of one session is also limited. How much to keep mustard plasters when coughing depends on the age of the patient and the level of his field threshold. An excessively long procedure is fraught with burns, with a short one, the active substances will not have time to act. If the burning sensation came very quickly, and the patient requires to remove the mustard plasters, you can put a napkin on it and eliminate the discomfort. This will allow you to hold the application for the time necessary for treatment.

The normal duration of a session in adults is 10-15 minutes, five is enough for the first time. Children from the age of six are able to hold out from 5 to 10 minutes, for the initial procedure two are enough. Babies 2-6 years old should not keep mustard plasters longer than 2-3 minutes.

These are average data that must be adhered to in order, on the one hand, to obtain a therapeutic effect, and on the other hand, not to harm the patient. But still it is desirable to look at the reaction of the patient. An indicator that the mustard plaster is working is a feeling of warmth and redness of the skin. After a while, a burning sensation appears, and as long as it is tolerable, the procedure should not be stopped.

It is necessary to take into account such a factor as the quality of mustard plasters. If the powder is fresh, it causes redness and tingling very quickly. Such packages are best placed immediately through gauze. Weak mustard plasters - either old or with unsaturated powder, on the contrary, it is better to keep longer.

What happens when misused

Mustard must be removed. Having remained on the skin, they will continue to act, but not for the benefit, but to the detriment of the patient. Usually it is enough to wipe the back with a dry cloth, but if the powder is very caustic or stuck to the body surface, it is better to wash it off with a damp cloth.

If even after half an hour the patient complains that the skin "bakes", and hyperemia and swelling are clearly expressed at the site of application, a burn has probably formed. This happens when the procedure time is exceeded and the skin is hypersensitive. The burning place must be treated as follows:

• rinse with water;
• gently remove moisture with a sterile bandage;
• lubricate with an antiseptic (miramistin, furatsilin);
• glue a special burn plaster, in its absence - make a bandage with a disinfectant wipe;
• change the bandage after 10-12 hours.

You can give the patient an analgesic and an antihistamine to relieve swelling.

Do mustard plasters help with coughing

Many patients are skeptical about treatment with mustard plasters, believing that this is the "last century." Indeed, mustard procedures are not a full-fledged therapeutic method. They do not affect the causes of the disease, do not kill the infection.

However, in parallel with medications, mustard plasters give a good effect in reducing the discomfort associated with coughing. When mustard warming can be used instead of a pharmaceutical mucolytic and expectorants, and the same result can be obtained without drugs, this opportunity cannot be missed. Competent doctors are always interested in minimizing the use of drugs, if there is an alternative that operates locally.