Asthma Nebulizers and Inhalers: What is Better?

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Asthma Nebulizers and Inhalers What is Better?
Dont know how to differentiate between asthma
nebulizers and inhalers? Unsure of what helps you
breathe easy? Read these handy FAQs to find out
all you need to know on asthma nebulizers and
inhalers. HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED AN ASTHMA
NEBULIZER OR AN INHALER? You should begin by
discussing your condition with your healthcare
professional. Find out what medication you are
being prescribed and how often you need to take
it, and then you can discuss the most effective
way to administer it. Asthma treatment holds many
factors to consider, such as the age of the
patient young children and the elderly often
find asthma nebulizers more effective as they are
easier to use. On the other hand, someone who is
constantly on the move may find an inhaler or a
small portable nebulizer easier to carry than a
larger model.
WHAT KIND OF NEBULIZER IS RIGHT FOR ME? Which
kind of nebulizer is best for you depends on your
lifestyle. If you are constantly on the move then
a smaller model that you can fit in your bag or
hold in your hand will be more convenient. If you
will be taking your medication in the same place
each day for example at home or the office
then a bigger asthma nebulizer can be kept on the
table. Whichever model you decide is right for
you, the most important thing is to use it as
prescribed, as it helps you breathe easy.
MY CHILD SUFFERS FROM ASTHMA. SHOULD WE USE AN
INHALER OR A NEBULIZER? Inhalers are easily
portable and very convenient, but it can be hard
for children to use them correctly as the
inhalation of the medication has to be carefully
timed. That means that the full dose may not
reach the lungs, reducing its effectiveness to
help your child breathe easy. Nebulizers are
easier to use as all the patient has to do is
breathe normally through the mask or mouthpiece,
but some larger models can be relatively noisy
which some children may find unpleasant. If you
are looking for a nebulizer for kids, the
colorful C801-KD is designed especially for kids
and has an ultra-quiet compressor, so may be a
good choice.
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IM CONSTANTLY ON THE GO DURING THE DAY. DOES
THAT MEAN I CANT USE A NEBULIZER? Not at all.
Its true that larger asthma nebulizers are best
suited to being kept in one place, such as at
home or the office, but there are several smaller
models available that will fit easily into a
purse or bag so you can take it with you wherever
you go. This is an effective alternative to
inhaler medications.
WHAT ARE THE COMMON MISTAKES WITH INHALER AND
NEBULIZER USE? Inhalers can be tricky to use
correctly. The most common mistakes are not
shaking it properly before use, inhaling too
sharply or at the wrong time, and not holding
your breath for long enough once you have inhaled
the medication. On the plus side, the dose is
metered so if you avoid these mistakes you will
get the correct dose. Nebulizers are more easy to
use simply put on the mask or mouthpiece and
breathe normally. As you will most likely add the
medication to the nebulizer yourself its
important to ensure that you add exactly the
dosage prescribed.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE ENOUGH MEDICATION
LEFT? This can be a problem with older inhalers
as there is no way to know how much medication is
left, and they continue to make a puffing sound
even when the dispenser is empty. Newer inhalers
over the counter sometimes have a dose meter, you
can get around this by keeping a note of how many
times you have used the asthma inhaler. Asthma
nebulizers typically have the medication added
manually to the medication cup reservoir before
each use, so its much easier to tell how much
you have remaining.