How an Asthmatic Nebulizer Works?

 

An asthmatic nebulizer is a gadget or machine which aids asthma patients or people with other respiratory problems to breathe easily and comfortably. It administers the medicine directly and quickly into the lungs and eases the process of respirations. Nebulizers are recommended for patients of Asthma, COPD, Bronchitis and Cystic Fibrosis. Though nebulizers are prescribed for people of all age groups, they are especially helpful in case of children.

A nebulizer can be purchased across the counter or on doctor’s prescription. It can also be purchased online. There are different types of nebulizers depending on different medical conditions. Bronnchodilators, sterile saline solutions, antibiotics, etc are some of the few kinds of nebulizers.

Nebulizers are different from inhalers and the two should not be mixed up. Though both administer the medicine directly into the lungs to make breathing easier, there are some functional differences. In case of inhalers, the person has to inhale the medicine from his/her mouth. Inhalers are not battery or electrically operated. They are small and handy in size and can be carried comfortably in a bag or suitcase. Nebulizers are comparatively bulky and are battery or electrically operated.

Nebulizers come with an instruction manual which guides you about the setting up and using of the machine. There are very few simple steps to follow. Wash your hands, add the medicine, assemble the parts of the machine and turn the nebulizer on with the help of a battery or plug it in an electric socket. The medicine cup and mouthpiece of the nebulizer should be kept upright to inhale the medicine in. take small slow breathes through the mouthpiece. Apart from using the nebulizer effectively, care should be taken to clean, disinfect and maintain the machine.

Asthmatic nebulizers are manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies and come in all ranges. You can either follow the doctor’s prescription and recommendation, or buy one of a reputed brand. In any case, do your research before you buy the nebulizer.