1、Why might you use a nebulizer?
While Using
1、How long does it take to use a nebulizer?
After Using
1、How do you care for your Nebulizer?
Before Using
1、Why Might You Use a Nebulizer?
The nebulizer is a medical device used to treat various upper and lower respiratory diseases. Ordinary oral medicines can be taken without special treatment, while medicines for the treatment of respiratory diseases need to be taken with the aid of an auxiliary tool such as a nebulizer. The main purpose of nebulizer treatment is to allow the drug to enter the respiratory tract and lungs by inhalation, so as to achieve painless, rapid and effective treatment.
Drugs like the following can be taken by using a nebulizer for teatment:
Corticosteroids to fight inflammation (such as budesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone, and triamcinolone)
Bronchodilators to open your airways (such as albuterol, formoterol, levalbuterol, and salmeterol)
2、What is a nebulizer made of?
Most versions of nebulizers for teatment consist of following parts:
- a base that holds an air compressor;
- a small container for liquid medication;
- a tube that connects the air compressor to the medication container;
- a mouthpiece or mask you use to inhale the mist.
3、A nebulizer is helpful for a variety of conditions
- The patient has the following diseases is suitable for nebulizer treatment：
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
asthma
bronchiectasis
cystic fibrosis
pulmonary fibrosis
- The patient is a very young child or is in palliative care is suitable for nebulizer treatment.
While Using
1、How long does it take to use a nebulizer?
Nebulizer treatment usually takes about 10-15 minutes from the assembly of the nebulizer to the inhalation of the dose of the drug.
2、Can you use a nebulizer while sleeping?
Surely you can receive nebulizer treatment while sleeping.
However, to get the maximum and best outcome, it would be best to keep yourself in an upright position while receiving nebulizer treatment.
After Using
1、How do you care for your nebulizer?
Nebulizer cleaning has environmental requirements and must be kept away from smoke and dust.
It is first recommended to clean the nebulizer cup and mask with mild detergent. After cleaning, wait for the nebulizer to be air-dried. Compressor piping does not require cleaning.
Secondly, It is recommended to disinfect the nebulizer with a disinfectant solution every three days after cleaning it. Soaking the nebulizer for about 20 minutes, rinse it off with a steady stream of water, air dry on a paper towel until completely dry, and finally store it in a zippered plastic bag.
2、How to store your nebulizer？
Please keep the nebulizer in top condition and follow these 7 precautions to avoid damaging it:
1. Do not place the nebulizer in the reach of infants or unconscious people.
2. Do not subject the nebulizer to any strong impact, such as dropping it from a height.
3. When there is liquid medicine in the bottle, do not carry or store.
4. Do not place the nebulizer in places with high/low temperature, high pressure or direct sunlight.
5. Do not break off the trachea.
6. Regarding the disposal of the discarded main body, accessories and optional parts, please follow the regulations of the local government.
7. Do not use benzene, thinner and flammable chemicals to clean the nebulizer.
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