Respiratory Blog

If you have an old nebulizer lying around, be careful it does not get in the wrong hands.  While nebulizers are intended for treatment of respiratory treatments, when in the wrong hands, they can be misused for purposes of getting high or drunk.

While nebulizer treatments are intended to help persons breathe better, as with most medical treatments, there can be side effects. For the most part, the side effects are not from the nebulizer itself, but the medication. The only side effects from the nebulizer itself come from improper cleaning or not replacing parts as needed.

The Omron Micro Air Electronic Portable Nebulizer (NE-U22V) is the world's smallest nebulizer which utilizes Vibrating Mesh Technology (VMT). This technology nebulizes the medication without compressing air like traditional nebulizers or heating medication like some other ultrasonic nebulizers.

From pediatric asthma to severe croup, nebulizer treatments can be prescribed for a variety of infant medical conditions. A nebulizer treatment is especially effective for infants and children, because it allows the medication to get more deeply into the lungs. Even though breathing treatments with a nebulizer are more effective, it can be difficult to administer the treatments because children can be a little scared of the mask and the machine.

There are many different kinds of nebulizers which can be used for a variety of reasons.  While medical grade nebulizers are often prescribed to treat respiratory conditions and are recommended for direct inhalation of nebulized medication, there are also nebulizers which are used for dispensing essential oils for aromatherapy. There are several differences in these kinds of nebulizers.

A nebulizer is a breathing machine used to treat lung conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and other respiratory illnesses. They administer medication in the form of a mist that's inhaled into the lungs and are often used in situations in which using an inhaler is difficult or ineffective. Nebulizers are also used to limit the side effects of medications like steroids by delivering the medicine directly to the respiratory system.

Your nebulizer can slow down for a variety of reasons. Before you scrap the entire nebulizer or give in to the idea that you will have to take 20 minute treatments or longer, check these essential components to ensure your nebulizer is producing as efficient of a treatment as possible.

What is a breathing treatment?

As with many medical devices, there are many lay terms associated with nebulizer treatments.  One common term for a nebulizer treatment is a breathing treatment.  Used especially with children, this term refers to a nebulizer treatment, describing medication which is “breathed in” as the way it is administered.

Why is Nebulized Medication Better?

If you or your child suffers from asthma, COPD, CF or another respiratory condition, you may be prescribed a nebulizer. While many people are familiar with meter dose inhalers (MDI) for treating respiratory conditions, some patients benefit from nebuliser treatment for a variety of reasons.

What nebulizers are best for travel?

The best nebulizer for travel depends on several factors. First, will you be traveling in a car or by plane or train?  In a car, there is typically a DC (previously called a cigarette outlet) auto outlet. Many travel nebulizers like the Deluxe model NebXP Portable Nebulizer by Mabis come with a DC car adaptor

While most nebulizer kits do not come with a mask, it can be an important accessory for added comfort and medication effectiveness. This is especially true for the very young or more mature, as they have a more difficult time properly cupping their lips around the mouthpiece to create the proper seal necessary for a treatment.  Masks can also be a way for the patient to relax and breath more deeply without worrying about the mouthpiece.

A pulse oximeter is a devise which is used to determine a patient’s oxygen saturation level as well as the user’s pulse.  Many people use pulse oximeters, from elite athletes to people needing oxygen therapy, to ensure they have the proper oxygen level.  Many doctors also use pulse oximeters to monitor patients’ oxygen levels and pulse.