A nebulizer is medical equipment which can
help a person suffering from asthma to control the symptoms of the disease.
Nebulizer is simple and easy to clean equipment. Nebulizer is an equipment
which converts liquid medicine into fine droplets that are inhaled through a
mouthpiece or mask. Nebulizer helps to deliver bronchodilator medicines such as
albuterol or ipratropium bromide. Nebulizer is powered by a compressor machine
and plugs into an electrical outlet. Nebulizer is commonly used by Asthma
patients and those with Bronchial infections.
A nebulizer comprise of a compressor, tube,
cup, and mask or mouthpiece. The fist thing a person should check that it has
all required components and medication prescribed by the doctor.
Pediatric nebulizer is generally used in
hospitals for patients who have difficulty in using inhalers, such as in
serious cases of respiratory disease, or severe asthma attacks.
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Now-a-day easy to carry potable nebulizers
are available in market. Portable nebulizers are convenient to carry while
traveling. Portable nebulizer comes with a battery which now makes them much
lighter and smaller to handle.
How to use Nebulizer equipment-
Make sure that compressor is placed
properly then you can pour the correct amount of medication prescribed by the
doctor in to the cup and this needs to be attached to the mask or mouthpiece.
Before operating nebulizer wash your hands with soap and warm water and dry it
completely. Then turn on compressor switch; now you will see a light mist
coming from the back of the tube opposite the mouthpiece. You should sit
straight on a comfortable chair. You can stop once medication is over. This
process takes seven to ten minutes. If while taking treatment you feel dizzy or
jittery turn the compressor off take rest for five minutes then start with rest
of your treatment. This treatment removes all the block of the lungs and helps
you to breadth properly.
How to clean Nebulizer-
Cleaning of nebulizer equipment is simple
yet important. Before cleaning the nebulizer make sure that your nebulizer
machine is in off mode. Nebulizer machine should be cleaned in dust-smoke free
area away from windows. Wash the nebulizer cup in warm water, rinse well and
let it dry completely. Unplug the compressor before cleaning. The tube that
connects the nebulizer to the air compressor should not be cleaned. Never put
nebulizer equipments into a dishwasher. Give the compressor in a cool, dry
place covered with a piece if cloth.
Asthma patient should remember to carry
portable nebulizer with them when traveling on air. When air pressure goes down
asthma patient can use portable nebulizer to breadth well.
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