Knowing How and When to Use a Nebulizer for Asthma | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Nebulizers turn asthma medication into an inhalable mist. They can provide rescue medications for asthma attacks or maintenance medications for long-term asthma management. People with asthma often need inhaled medications to manage their condition and treat or prevent asthma attacks. Though metered-dose inhalers are common, doctors may recommend nebulizers for people who can’t use inhalers or find them difficult to use.

This article discusses how to use a nebulizer for asthma, how to clean it, and when to use it.

There is a procedure to follow each time you use a nebulizer. It involves setting up the three basic nebulizer components — the compressor, the air tubing, and the medication cup and mouthpiece. The process generally consists of the following steps: