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 medical supply 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Purchase Nebulizers From a Reputable Medical Supply Company in Abilene, Alpine, Presidio, and Monahans, Texas
Not all nebulizers are created equal. If you want a high-quality nebulizer from a professional medical supply company with a great reputation, choose Reliance Medical, Inc.
Our medical supply company is committed to surpassing our clients’ expectations. We are the only medical supply company in the southwest region of Texas that provides instructional materials and offers in-service training on the correct use of our medical equipment. It is important to us that the lives of the patients who use our medical supplies are made better.
Find out why Reliance Medical, Inc. has been in business for more than 30 years. For any questions or to talk to a Reliance Medical associate, call us today at (325) 692-7443 or fill out our online form to request information about a product. Together, let’s improve the health and well-being of patients.
