With the advancement of technology, there have been many developments in the field of medicine and various devices have been produced, accelerating the diagnosis and diagnostic stages of diseases. Thanks to these devices, early diagnosis, which is the most important part of the disease, is possible.
What is a nebulizer?
Nebulizer is a type of drug delivery mechanism generally used to improve respiratory problems or reduce symptoms. Thanks to this device, liquid medicine is converted into a fine mist. Thus, it is possible to reach the patient’s respiratory system much more effectively.
It is a device that is frequently used in conditions such as chronic obstructive or asthma. It is used in the nebulization method, which is one of the most effective treatment methods for respiratory diseases and people with respiratory failure.
What does a nebulizer do?
Problems experienced in the respiratory system are improved by using various nebulizer devices. Different types of nebulizers are used according to the needs of the patients. Portable nebulizers can be used to take medications as well as soften the breath.
The nebulizer mask is used to ensure that the pressurized air put into the nebulizer device is delivered to the patient’s respiratory tract. The air turns into vapor as it reaches the patient’s respiratory tract.
How to use a nebulizer?
The following steps are taken when using a nebulizer device that requires high hygiene:
- The nebulizer device is placed on a flat and solid surface.
- Make sure that the electrical cable of the device is intact and plug it into a socket.
- The mask, mouthpiece and medicine reservoir to be used are prepared.
- To reduce the risk of infection, hands are washed thoroughly with soap and water before medication preparation.
- The medicine prescribed by the doctor is placed in the nebulizer chamber in the required amounts.
- The medication reservoir is connected to the hose of the device.
- The other end of the hose is attached to the nebulizer device.
- A suitable mask or mouthpiece is placed.
- The nebulizer device is turned on and breathing is normally done through the mask or mouthpiece attached to the face.
- The process is completed when the liquid in the medication reservoir runs out completely.
It is important to ensure that all the medicine fills the lungs during use. After the procedure, you breathe through the mouth or nose.