Asthma Nebulizer

Before we start a discussion on the asthma Nebulizer, you must know why it is used. An Asthma Nebulizer is a breathing machine and helps in inhaling asthma medication. Pressurized room air converts liquid medicine into a mist, which is more readily inhaled into the lungs. Asthma Nebulizer therapy is used for infants and adults with respiratory problems and having problems using regular asthma inhalers with spacers.

Using Asthma Nebulizer requires a physician’s prescription. The price of this nebulizer is around $200, and most medical insurers will cover this cost under the durable medical equipment portion of health insurance policies. The insurance company may require you to work with a specified durable medical equipment supplier, hence, you should check with your insurance company before purchasing or renting an Asthma Nebulizer to ensure it is covered.

In this article, we will explain how to use an Asthma Nebulizer –

The things you will need are a small air compressor, liquid medicine, nebulizer cup, compressor tubing and a mask or mouthpiece.

The first step is to place the air compressor on a table or any place, which is capable of withstanding its weight. After placing the air compressor properly, plug the compressor into a nearby electrical outlet.

Measure the medication as per your doctor’s instruction. You can also open a pre-measured dosage, and place it inside the asthma nebulizer cup.

Now connect the compressor tubing to the air compressor, and to the asthma nebulizer cup. You have to turn on the nebulizer compressor and wait for a light mist to form and come from the tube.

Sit straight in a comfortable seating and place the asthma nebulizer mask into position. When you are using a mask, you must ensure to position it securely on the face. When using a mouthpiece, you have to place it between your teeth and seal your lips around the mouthpiece.

Once the mist starts coming from the tube, take deep breaths, and hold them in for 2-3 seconds. This way you will allow the medication to penetrate the airways. You should continue the asthma nebulizer treatment until the medication is completely gone. The same should not take more than 10 to 15 minutes.
If you feel dizzy, stop the treatment and rest for a few minutes, before resuming the treatment. If you still feel uneasy, speak to your doctor, and he will probably prescribe a different type of medication to use with the asthma handheld nebulizer.

Some medication may stick to the sides of the asthma nebulizer cup. Shake it to release the droplets again.

Remember to wash your hands with a mild antibacterial soap before beginning this treatment, to avoid any kind of contamination.