Drainage massage for children when coughing

Cough is a very common symptom of illness in childhood. If he tortures the baby, the parents try to help the little one with all their might. One way to eliminate the cough is called drainage massage.

Massage, which is called drainage, is performed when sputum accumulates in the airways, especially if there are difficulties with its discharge.

This situation happens when:

• Cold
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia.
• Emphysema
• Bronchial asthma.
• Pneumosclerosis.

The main effect of drainage massage is to stimulate the separation of mucus from the respiratory tract. During the procedure, the bronchi are heated, the mucus dilutes and is better excreted, as a result of which the breathing stabilizes. In addition, this massage stimulates blood flow, improves the mobility of the ribs and strengthens the respiratory muscles.

Such a procedure is prohibited when:

• Rash on the skin.
• The deteriorated general condition of the child.
• Lack of body weight.
• Increased temperature.

A feature of the drainage massage that is performed when coughing is the position of the child. Crumbs should be laid so that the body of the baby is located above his head. To do this, under the back or under the stomach, you can lay a roller.

Massaging the back of the child, first of all, the bronchi are heated by stroking and rubbing from the shoulders to the back and back until the skin turns red. To affect the region of the spine and kidneys should not be. Next, go to the tingling, tapping and tapping with your fingers and ribs of the palms. As a result of such actions, the baby begins to cough, cough up phlegm and spit it out.

1. Place the child on the belly with a roller or pillow under the breast (the head should fall below the body).
2. Start stroking the baby's back so that the skin warms up.
3. Symmetrically place your fingers on both sides of the spine (pull back a little) and perform 20 tingling movements from the waist to the shoulders.
4. Repeat tingling with a little indentation.
5. Pull back a little and pinch the skin until you reach the sides (in the last movements you should not reach the underarms).
6. Put your palms down and perform 20 tapping.Move diagonally from the lumbar region to the shoulders of the baby.
7. Squeeze your hands into fists and repeat tapping along the same path.
8. Next, the baby should cough and lie on his back.
9. Perform the rubbing of the chest, moving from its central part to the clavicle in a circular motion clockwise.
10. Wrap the baby in a blanket and let it sit for a while.

In this short video you will see a drainage massage being performed by a specialist - which movements are used in this procedure.

Not advised to do this massage for children under 3 months. Since the skin of babies in infancy is more delicate, it is important to act gently and easily.

Hands before performing the drainage massage should be kept warm and washed. They should not be bracelets and rings, as well as long nails. To better slip your hands, you can use a low-fat cream or special baby oil.

During the procedure, the infant must be completely undressed and laid on a table with a blanket, oilcloth and a diaper. Putting a small roller under the tummy or back of the baby, they begin the massage with a little pressure until a slight redness appears. First, the baby should lie on his stomach - you need to stroke his back, then rub his sides and tap on the back with the back of his hand.

Next, pay attention to the area between the ribs and chest. They need to first stroke and grind, and then perform tapping. To make the baby better cleared his throat, you can take a clean teaspoon and press it onto the root of the tongue. After the drainage massage, the baby will be warmed, so it should be wrapped in a blanket and put in the crib for 1-1.5 hours, changing the flank every fifteen minutes (this will prevent the stagnation of mucus).

For information on how to do a drainage massage for babies after suffering bronchitis or pneumonia, see the following video.