Portable nebulizers are small compressor units that transfer asthma medications into a mist, so that it can be transferred directly to the lungs through inhaling.
Portable nebulizers are used to treat asthma and other respiratory disorders and if inhaled on time, they can save lives.
The best feature of these portable nebulizers is, as the name suggests, that they can be carried wherever you go, hence, lessens the risk of missing the inhaler during emergencies.
In this article, we will share with you some tips on how to use the portable nebulizer.
Firstly, place the portable nebulizer or compressor on a table, floor or any other sturdy flat surface where you can reach it without much effort.
Second comes the assembling part.
Carefully attach the clean tubing and mouthpiece to the intake valve and then, attach the medicine cup to the other end of the tubing.
This needs to be done perfectly in order to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment.
Now read the doctor's instruction on dosage of the liquid medication.
Take the clean nebulizer cup and put the correct dosage of medication as prescribed by your doctor into the cup.
Once all the medication has been poured into the nebulizer cup, turn on the nebulizer and check if a mist is being emitted.
Seat yourself in a comfortable upright position and place the mouthpiece into the mouth, close your lips and breathe normally, until the entire medication is gone.
When using the nebulizer for treating children with asthma and COPD-related problems, using a mask is important.
You can simply place the mask over the child's face and secure it with a strap behind the head.
This is done because children tend to move their faces during the treatment and a mouthpiece may be displaced.