Nebulizers -- What Are They And How To Use Them

Are you an asthmatic, or do you know someone who is an asthmatic

? If so, then it is imperative to know how to use nebulizers. This equipment can save lives in dire instances of severe asthma attacks. This article will tackle nebulizers, and how to use one.

So, what are nebulizers in the first place?

Nebulizers transform liquid medicine into mist and the mist is inhaled by the person undergoing the treatment. Nebulizers are used to treat many respiratory diseases, but most commonly asthma.

There are two types of nebulizers, one is the ultrasonic nebulizer and the other is the compressor nebulizer. Both are as effective as one another. Compressor nebulizers use air to convert the liquid medicine into mist, while the ultrasonic nebulizers use vibration to transform the medicine into mist. That pretty much is the difference between them, aside from the fact that ultrasonic nebulizers are usually more portable.

Below are the common procedures on how to use a nebulizer that will surely be helpful for first time asthma patients or for people who know someone with asthma.

1. Before using the equipment, make sure your hands are clean and dry. And make sure the nebulizer is clean, too.

2. Open the cup and place the medication inside the cup. Close the nebulizer cup.

3. Connect the tubing into the nebulizer and attach the mask (usually for infants and younger children) or mouthpiece (usually for older children and adults) to the nebulizer cup.

4. Turn on the nebulizer, and make sure it is misting.

5a. If you are using a mouthpiece, gently bite onto the mouthpiece and close your mouth. Breathe in and out using you mouth, and keep holding the nebulizer in an upright position.

5b. When using a mask, place it over the nose and mask and keep holding the nebulizer in an upright position. Gently breathe in and out.

6. If the nebulizer starts to sputter, then the medication is already running out. Tapping the side of the cup helps the remaining medication to fall where it can be converted into mist.

7. Clean the nebulizer and its parts after use. Make sure it is completely dry before storing it in a cool, dry place to prevent it from hosting germs that can make the patient's condition worse.

Keep this in mind: nebulizers are used only during an asthma attack and not prior. Therefore, a stock of the prescribed medication should be kept in a cool dry place where little kids can't reach.

by: Alex Dimakulangan

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