Aspects of the Nebulizer machine and its usage.

A nebulizer machine is medical equipment that is used by a person with asthma or another respiratory condition to administer the medication directly and quickly to the lungs.

The nebulizer machine turns liquid medicine into a very fine mist that helps a person to inhale it through a face mask or mouthpiece. Taking medicine in this way allows it to move straight into the lungs and the respiratory system where the medication is required.

The doctors normally prescribe nebulizers to those patients who are having the following lung diseases:

1. A person suffering from asthma

2. The person having the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

3. The person suffering from cystic fibrosis

4. A person suffering from bronchiectasis

5. In some cases, the doctor might prescribe a nebulizer for a child who has a respiratory infection.

How to use a nebulizer machine?

Just before a person starts taking medicine with a nebulizer, a doctor or nurse will explain how the nebulizer works and answer any questions.

If a person receives their nebulizer from a pharmacy or medical equipment company, someone there will explain how to use it.

Each nebulizing machine operates a little differently. It is crucial to read the instructions for the particular device that the doctor has prescribed.

General way/process to use a nebulizer machine

1. At first, wash the hands thoroughly .

2. Now, add the medicine to the medicine cup, as per the doctor’s prescription.

3. Then, assemble the top piece, tubing, mask, and mouthpiece.

4. Now, attach the tubing to the machine, according to the instructions.

5. Finally, turn the nebulizer on; they can be battery- or electrically powered.

6. It has to be remembered that while using the nebulizer, hold the mouthpiece and medicine cup upright to help deliver all the medication.

7. The person using nebulizer are advised to take slow, deep breaths through the mouthpiece and inhale all the medicine.