Nebulizer: Make Breathing Easier and Comfortable

A nebulizer is neither drug nor medication rather it is a device used for administering medicines. This device is used for breathing treatments. The device consists of compressed air source which is attached to a cup, into which liquid medicine is added. The cup is attached with the mouthpiece or face mask. It changes liquid medicines into aerosol mist. The aerosol mist goes into your lungs when you inhale. Types If administered properly, treatment is effective in easing respiratory problems. These are of two types, one is the ultrasonic and other is the compressor. The compressor use air to transform the liquid medication into mist, while the ultrasonic use vibration to convert the medication into mist. These are used to administer medicines for treating respiratory disease such as asthma, chronic disease and cystic fibrosis. How to use Nebulizer? 1. Wash your hands: Wash your hands with soap and water. 2. Prepare the equipment: Place the device on a hard surface. Make sure that the air filter is clean. If it is dirty, clean it using cold water and let it air dry. Plug it into the mains and make sure that the tube is connected to the compressor and the chamber. 3. Prepare the medicine: If your medicine is already mixed, open it and place it in the medicine container. If you have to mix medicines, add the right amounts into the container. 4. Make sure your comfort position: It is best to sit in an upright position as it is easier to allow medicines into your lungs. 5. Connect the medicine container: Connect the medicine container to the device. 6. Attach the mask or mouthpiece to the medicine container: a)Adults: Place the mouthpiece in your mouth making sure it is in the right position. Breathe slowly through your mouth and allow all the medicine to get into your lungs. rnb)Infants: Place the mask on your child’s face and allow your child breathe normally through mouth. 7. Start the treatment: Switch on the machine and keep the medicine container in an upright position. The overall treatment may take 8 to 10 minutes. If you need to cough, switch off the compressor if possible while you do so. What are the Benefits? >>Self Administration: At this global and fast moving world, you cannot depend on anyone. This device makes sure that you can treat yourself at home by following simple instruction. Thus, you can treat yourself without relying on anyone else. >>Portable: It is portable and the people can use them at home or their workplace. It is easy to carry around your workplace or wherever you want. >>Instant Relief: It provides patients get instant relief. The liquid medication is converted into mist and directly goes inside the lungs enabling the patients to breathe more easily. >>Painless: It offers painless treatment to children, elderly and vulnerable patients. The painless treatment makes it most acceptable by the patients. Nebulizers can be used by anyone of any age. It is used in the treatment of many respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. These machines are the perfect way to get easy treatment at home itself. These are preferred for those with severe respiratory problems, infants and elderly.