How a Nebulizers work.

A nebulizer is a device that transforms medicine into a mist so that it can be inhaled. This method of delivery of medicine makes it quickly absorbable by the body, and the effects are felt immediately. Nebulizers are commonly used by asthmatic patients and those with respiratory conditions.

Why Use a Nebulizer

Compared to medication taken orally, which needs to pass the gastrointestinal tract, inhaling medication — that’s been transformed into a fine mist — into your lungs allows it to work faster. If you are using a nebulizer for a respiratory condition, you will feel the effects of the bronchodilator fast and breathe easily as the medication is delivered right to the respiratory tract. Use it correctly, and a nebulizer can help prevent respiratory symptoms from progressing and stop what could have been a severe reaction in its tracks.

How to Use a Nebulizer

It is very important to know how to properly use a nebulizer since the lungs can only absorb 10-15 percent of the medication that reaches them.

The Dme company where you purchase your nebulizer can teach you how to use the device correctly. There are many different models of nebulizers, and they know the proper way to use the devices they supply.

1. First thing’s first, you should wash your hands before you handle a nebulizer. Next, connect the hose to the compressor and proceed to fill the medicine cup with the correct dose of your prescription medication. Close the medicine cup tightly to avoid spillage. Then, attach the hose and either the face mask or mouthpiece to the medicine cup. When moving the face mask or mouthpiece, make sure to maintain an up and down motion.

2. To use the nebulizer, place the face mask over your nose or put the mouthpiece inside your mouth. Turn on the compressor and breathe until you’ve used up all the medicine. You will notice a slowing down of the machine as the medication runs out. To make sure you’ve taken the correct dosage, shake the medicine cup.

3. Take apart the nebulizer and wash all parts thoroughly. You should disinfect the nebulizer at least once a week.

Nebulizers are ideal for use by patients who have difficulty using an inhaler, such as very young children, the elderly, and people on ventilators.

If you have any questions regarding Nebulizers or any other product you may be interested in, please contact us at : Hope Home Medical (918)-967-2800 or click the link for our website hopehms.com .

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