A nebulizer is a machine that compresses the asthma medication into a very fine misty aerosol. The fine mist of the converted medicine is inhaled directly into the airways. The diameter of the aerosol particles is a major factor that influences its site of deposition inside the lungs. Because nebulized aerosol particles range between 1 to 5 microns in size, they reach even the distal parts of the airways where they are most effective.
Nebulizers are helpful for infants and children who cannot use MDIs, either with or without spacers. Mouth-piece in nebulizers is more effective as it delivers more medicine than a mask for most children over two years of age.
Using a Nebulizer_
1. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
2. Open the nebulizer cup by turning the upper part anti-clockwise.
3. Pour into the cup the quantity of drug as prescribed by the physician.
4. Close the nebulizer by turning the upper part clockwise.
5. Connect the cup to the unit’s air outlet by means of the tube.
6. Apply one of the required accessories, mouthpiece or mask, to the cup.
7. Position your child comfortably in a sitting position in front of the nebulizer.
8. Start the unit by switching it on.
9. See that the medication in the nebulizer cup is forming the mist.
10. Put the child’s lip securely around the mouthpiece, or position the mask around the face and make him or her inhale as slowly and deeply as possible. See that the medication is inhaled as directed.
11. Make the child hold his or her breath for one to two seconds and then exhale slowly.
12. Continue to make the child breathe through the nebulizer until:
(a) all the drug is used or (b) till the treatment is taken for the prescribed time.
13. Turn the machine off, and if needed, make the chi Id cough several times to bring up any mucus or secretions.
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