The Benefit of Nebulizers
Patients who have COPD and asthma can benefit greatly from using a nebulizer to administer breathing treatments at home.There is a correct way to take these treatments to get the most benefit. Do you know these tips?
1) Breath in and out through your mouth. If you get light headed, you're breathing too fast.
2) Every third breath, take in a deeper breath and hold for an extra count.
3) Treatments using your Pari Neb Kit should take no longer than 8-10 minutes. Any longer than that and your compressor may be aging.
4) Stop several times while taking your treatment to make yourself cough. Use a tissue to cover your mouth and capture any mucus that moves up.
5) After you're done with your treatment, wait five minutes and then make yourself cough again.
If you only use a pocket inhaler, you may want to speak to your healthcare provider about using a nebulizer at home. You'll get much better results than with a pocket inhaler.
