How to Use a Nebulizer
If you are an asthmatic or someone who knows an asthmatic, it is beneficial to know how to use nebulizer. Nebulizers can save lives in dire consequences of sudden asthma attacks. This article will tackle how to use a nebulizer.
Firstly, what are nebulizers, and what are they for?
Nebulizers are devices that transform liquid medicine into mist. The mist is inspired to treat respiratory disorders and ailments, like cystic fibrosis, COPD, but usually asthma. nebulizers are also sometimes used for aromatherapy treatments.
There are two kinds 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 transform the liquid medication into mist, while the ultrasonic nebulizer use vibration to turn the medication into mist. That pretty much is the difference between them, aside from the fact that ultrasonic nebulizers are usually more portable.
Below are the usual procedures on how to use a nebulizer that will surely be helpful for first time asthma patients or for people who have loved ones with asthma.
Keep this in mind: nebulisers are used only during an asthma attack and not prior. Therefore, a stock of the prescribed medicine should be kept in a cool dry place where little kids can’t reach.
