A nebulizer is an electric atomizer used to
deliver medicine to help control severe asthma. It contains the same medicine that
is found in your inhaler, except it delivers it in a different, more effective
way. A nebulizer is often only used on people who are too sick or too young to
use an inhaler.
So how does a nebulizer work? A nebulizer
is a device that compresses the medicine and turns it into an air mist that you
can breathe in easily using the mouth piece or mask. There are a range of
different nebulizers available including convenient, portable nebulizers (click here for an affordable one from Supply Doctor) that you can move around with you when need be.
Here’s how to use a nebulizer…
1. Always check with your doctor first for
any specific instructions and read through the package details.
2. Get familiar with every part of the
nebulizer before you use it.
3. Find somewhere comfortable, sit down and
relax.
4. Hold the mask in place and breathe in
and out evenly until the medicine is completely vaporized out of the cup.
5. If you are using a face mask, put it in
place over your nose and mouth.
6. Be aware that the process of using a
nebulizer can take up to 10 minutes.
7. When you are done, clean the mouthpiece
or face mask as well as the medicine cup – not cleaning your nebulizer can
result in bacterial infections!
Nebulizers can provide instant relief when
your inhaler fails to work. Always ask your doctor first and keep in mind that
when it comes to asthma it’s always good to be one step ahead!
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