Contents:
- Medical Video: How to Use an Acorn Nebulizer
- What is a nebulizer?
- How to use the right nebulizer
- How to treat a nebulizer so that it is durable and not easily damaged
Medical Video: How to Use an Acorn Nebulizer
In addition to an inhaler, one of the breathing aids commonly prescribed by doctors for people with asthma is a nebulizer. At the beginning of use, many people did not understand how to use the right nebulizer. You need to understand how to use the correct nebulizer to get the best benefits. Here's the guide.
What is a nebulizer?
Nebulizer is a device that converts liquid medicine into steam. When you breathe through a mask, medicinal steam will enter the lungs to improve breathing.
Nebulizer is commonly used as a treatment for chronic asthma, both for children and adults. In addition to the treatment of asthma, this tool can also be used for sufferers of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, and severe allergic reactions.
The Nebulizer consists of an air compressor, a small container for liquid medicine, and a tube that connects the air compressor to the medicine container. On top of the medicine container is a funnel or mask that will be used to breathe the mist. Usually, this tool consists of two versions, namely those that use electricity and use batteries.
How to use the right nebulizer
How to use the right nebulizer will allow the drug to work effectively to treat asthma. Following are the steps:
- Wash hands with soap under running water to prevent germs from entering the lungs through a nebulizer.
- Prepare the medicine to be used. If the medicine has been mixed, pour it directly into the nebulizer medicine container. If not, enter one by one using a pipette or syringe.
- Add saline fluid if needed and prescribe the doctor.
- Connect the medicine container to the machine and also the mask to the top of the container.
- Place the mask to cover your nose and mouth.
- Turn on the engine then inhale with your nose and slowly remove it through your mouth.
- You can end it when there is no more steam coming out, indicating the drug is gone.
This treatment generally takes approximately 20 minutes.
How to treat a nebulizer so that it is durable and not easily damaged
The Nebulizer must be cleaned every time it is used to prevent the growth of germs in the machine that can enter the lungs. In addition, the tube also needs to be replaced regularly to make it more hygienic and ensure that you do not breathe harmful germs.
After finishing using it, wash the medicine container and also mask with dish soap and rinse with hot water. Try to clean it without missing anything. After that, wipe each part of the nebulizer clean until it is completely dry. To dry faster, you can also attach each part of the nebulizer to the machine and turn it on. The air released from the engine helps dry the tool quickly and practically.
In addition to cleaning, you also need to sterilize the breathing apparatus every other day after treatment. You do this by soaking the nebulizer parts (except the mask) into a basin containing three glasses of hot water mixed with a spoon of runny white vinegar. Let stand for one hour or according to the instructions in the packaging box. After that, dry it by attaching the nebulizer pieces to the machine and then turn it on. Make sure all parts are completely dry before storing them.
After understanding how to use a nebulizer, make sure to clean and store it in accordance with the instructions so that the tool can function properly and keep it clean.
