Nebulizer: Effective to Control Asthma

An asthma nebulizer is used to provide relief to children and adults showing asthma symptoms or suffering from other COPD-related and respiratory problems. The nebulizer changes the liquid medicine into vapor form, which is easily inhaled into the lungs.

Like an inhaler, the nebulizer too delivers the medicine in mist form directly into the ailing lungs. The inhaler, however, relies on the patient's 'ability to coordinate taking a deep inhalation with depressing the aerosol tube to deliver a metered-dose of medication', whereas the nebulizer does everything for the patient. Thus, the asthma nebulizers are very helpful for children and adults who face problems using asthma inhalers. However, the doctor must prescribe the use of an asthma nebulizer before you can actually start using it.

In this article, we will give you some easy tips on using an asthma nebulizer.

First, you should speak to your doctor about how you shall benefit from the use of an asthma nebulizer, and whether there are any disadvantages. It has been observed that while for some patients, the mist delivery is the best treatment option, for others the use of regular inhalers or oral asthma medicines is much more effective. Talking it out with your doctor will help you determine which will give you maximum relief.

Request your practitioner to give you prescriptions for both, the liquid medicines and the asthma nebulizer. This will help you in claiming insurance on medical equipment, as many of the companies pay if you submit valid prescriptions and authorization from the doctor.

Buy a nebulizer model that is suitable to your needs and read the instruction manual very carefully. Once you have read the instructions, assemble all the parts of the nebulizer and test the machine. You should have clear knowledge of which medicine to use in the nebulizer cup, and in what dosage, and whether you need to add saline to the mixture.

Whenever you get severe asthma attacks, treat yourself with the asthma nebulizer. Simply place the medicine in the nebulizer cup and put the mask over your face. Turn on the machine, inhale the mist into your lungs, and exhale slowly.

You should use the nebulizer regularly to prevent sudden asthma flare-ups. The nebulizer will deliver the medicine slowly and evenly, and thus, helps the medicine to settle in your lungs. This is why many patients use nebulizer for delivering anti-inflammatory medications.

Always remember to store liquid asthma medications out of the reach of small children, as accidental drinking or inhaling it can be dangerous, even if it is there medicine.