How to use a nebulizer inhaler: what it is, how to collect

A standard set of nebulizers include:

• the device itself;
• nebuliser for drugs;
• Nosepiece;
• mouthpiece;
• mask for adults;
• Children's mask;
• the airway tube.

Sometimes it can go complete replacement filters. Nebulising itself consists of a reservoir for medicines, caps, plugs and spray.

Principle of operation

Once a block is added to the drug formulation, unit is connected to the apparatus through the air tube. The aerosol particles are formed when air and the medicine pass through the small hole under high pressure. In compressor models this process is accompanied by noise.

Ultrasonic liquid inhalers converted into an aerosol using ultrasound, so their work is silent. But the ultrasound effect on the drug and destroys some of the components. Therefore, with such inhalers can be used, not all drugs.

Electron-mesh models combine parts in the construction of the other two species and work through the membrane. Through it passes under the influence of ultrasound and the drug is broken down into many small dispersed particles. Here directly on the composition does not affect the drug, so fewer restrictions.

Steam inhalers heated liquid to vapor formation, but they can not be used when the patient's temperature is above 38 °.

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Nebulizers are needed for the treatment of diseases of the lungs, bronchi, nasopharynx. The finer the particles of the aerosol produced by the device, the deeper they penetrate. From this and it depends a major impact.

The particles are measured in microns. Large particles greater than 10 .mu.m are deposited in the nasopharynx of 5-10 microns - in the oropharynx, 2-5 micron - in the lower respiratory tract, smaller 1-2 mm - in the alveoli of the lungs.

Procedure depending on the drugs will following steps:

• improve expectoration of sputum;
• relieve inflammation or swelling of the mucosa;
• expand the lumen of the bronchi, relieve spasm.

Inhalation of its performance is not inferior to an intramuscular or intravenous injection. In this case, the drug acts directly on the affected area, causing fewer side effects. And at the expense of local action eliminated the side effects associated with the digestive tract. It is very important for the child's treatment.

Indications

Nebulizer is needed for all types of asthma. In addition, it can be used in such diseases:

• SARS with a strong cough;
• bronchitis;
• pneumonia;
• sinusitis;
• rhinitis.

This is an incomplete list, here can be attributed to other respiratory diseases.

In bronchial asthma drugs used several different actions - for spasmolysis and liquefaction of sputum. Partly they are used for the treatment of obstructive bronchitis. From antispasmodics for inhalation can be used Flomax, Salbutamol.

For thinning and removing mucus used Ambrobene, Lasolvan. They can also be used to treat cough with SARS. Viral diseases acceptable saline inhalation.

To treat pneumonia using Pulmicort, Boudin. In the treatment of rhinitis and sinusitis used Izofru, Derinat, Rotokan.

You can carry out procedures with mineral water - Borjomi, Essentuki. Pre of them need to release the gas. If the nebulizer is designed to work with essential oils and herbal decoctions, they are also used for inhalations.

Using a compressor nebulizer

Compressor nebulizer is quite simple to use. It is enough to raise the unit in accordance with the instructions for use, measure the dose of medicines prescribed and to start inhalation. Care for the machine is also easy.

Assembly

For proper assembly of the unit read the operating manual. The general sequence is as follows:

1. The tank must be installed medication dispenser.
2. Pour the designated amount of the drug.
3. Cover the nebuliser cap and install the cap.
4. Connect to the device airway tube.
5. Wear a mask, nosepiece or mouthpiece clamp lips. It depends on the desired type of exposure.
6. Turn on the device.

preparation of drugs

If the drug is pre-packaged in the appropriate dose, it just need to pour into the container of the nebulizer. Some medications to be diluted with saline. To make it as accurate as possible, use the eyedropper or syringe.

Never replace the saline homemade salt mixtures or distilled water. They can cause damage to the device failure. In addition, it is extremely important sterility.

Inhalation

The procedures necessary to start a half hour after eating or exercise. 60 minutes prior to inhalation need to stop smoking and receive expectorant drugs. It is forbidden to rinse the mouth and throat antiseptics.

The general rules of how to use a nebulizer:

1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Measure the medicine.
3. Assemble the apparatus.
4. Wear a mask or other appropriate nozzle.
5. Turn on the device.
6. Breathe through it for 5-7 minutes.
7. Turn off the inhaler.
8. Rinse the mask and nebuliser.

Specific diseases that define how to breathe in and out with a nebulizer inhalation. If treatment is to take place in the nasopharynx or in the nose - breathe in slowly through your nose. In diseases tracheae, bronchi, lungs - do slow inhaling mouth, hold breath for 2-3 seconds, exhale slowly through the nose.

Immediately after the procedure, there can not be, you need to wait at least half an hour. In the case of treatment with hormonal agents rinse the mouth after inhalation or boiled distilled water.

Care for the machine

Block medicament, the tube and the mask after each use to be washed in warm, soapy water or soda solution. You can not use brushes and similar brush. Then all you need to rinse with boiled water and dry.

If the device uses a single person, once a week, all removable parts of the inhaler need to be disinfected. To do this, they are soaked in a special solution for 30-60 minutes. If the manufacturer permits - parts can be sterilized in devices for the treatment of baby bottles.

When inhalation make several people - disinfection should be carried out after each procedure.

It is necessary to monitor and filter clean - in some models it is allowed to wash, while others need to be changed.

Keep the nebulizer and the mask is permissible in original box. Previously they can be wrapped in clean towel or cloth.

Pocket inhaler

Small handheld devices used to relieve asthma attacks. To quickly improve the condition, it is necessary to follow these rules of use:

1. Remove the protective cap of the inhaler mouthpiece.
2. Shake the device and turn it upside down. Thumb lock of the cartridge with a nozzle, as index - bedplate.
3. Exhale.
4. Pull your head slightly back.
5. Firmly grasp the nozzle lips.
6. Click on the bottom of the inhaler to spray the medicine.
7. Hold your breath for a few seconds.
8. Remove the nozzle mouth.
9. Exhale slowly.

After the procedure, try to breathe calmly and steadily. Before the planned inhalations every time you need to rinse your mouth. But for quick relief of an attack of this rule can be ignored.

Nebulizers are quite simple to use devices. They can accelerate recovery from bronchitis, pneumonia SARS. And the side effects of medicines at the same time reduced to a minimum, which explains the growing popularity of this technology in order to maintain health.