The use of an inhaler in one's own apartment is considered one of the effective methods for the prevention and treatment of respiratory ailments, including dry and wet cough, asthma. The use of a nebulizer leads to easier sputum production, cough softening and complete elimination of the disease. Today we learn what an inhaler for children is, how to use such an aggregate, as well as how to care for it and store this device.
Types of inhalers
There are 3 types of devices for carrying out respiratory therapy in babies: ultrasonic, compressor, electronic-mesh units. How to use a compressor or ultrasonic inhaler and what are the differences in their operation? In fact, the process of inhaling the medicine is the same: the solution is poured in, all the elements of the device are fixed, the unit turns on and the person begins therapy. The difference is only in shape, noise level and price. An ultrasonic inhaler, for example, costs more than a compressor or electronic mesh, and during operation it practically does not emit any extraneous buzz (unlike the rest of the listed units).
The principle of operation of all three devices is the same, so the question is: "How to use an ultrasonic inhaler, and how - a compressor device?" a little incorrectly formulated, since the rules for conducting the procedures are the same. Therefore, we will continue to consider the general principles and requirements for performing medical procedures.
Preparation for the procedure: processing of device parts
Most often, a compressor device is operated at home, so below we will consider how to use an inhaler, a nebulizer of this type to get an excellent effect. So, if the model of your unit is powered by the network, then the kit usually includes such parts:
- installation;
- mask (or mouthpiece);
- vessel (flask);
- a hose.
Before using the nebulizer, you need to prepare the medicine prescribed by the doctor. It is advisable to heat a liquid medicine to a temperature of 38–39 degrees so that the steam enters the human body in a warm form, and not in a cold one.
All parts must be processed before the procedure. To do this, just wipe them with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and add a 0.5% solution of any detergent to it. After this, it is important to rinse thoroughly with a stream of water all components. The mouthpiece, flask can be processed as follows: boil water, identify these elements there and boil for 10 minutes. Then you need to wipe thoroughly all parts of the device with a clean soft cloth.
Device assembly
After all the components of the inhaler are ready for use, they can be combined together and the treatment process begins.
1. With clean, dry hands, the required amount of the drug must be added to the reservoir before starting therapy. If you need to use foreign objects in order to administer the drug at the right dose (measuring spoon, pipette), then you need to make sure that these additional devices are sterile.
2. The desired nebulizer is placed in the flask with the warmed medicine and then the vessel is closed with the mouthpiece.
3. Using a special tube, the nebulizer is connected to the toggle switch.
4. The final stage is plugging the plug into a power outlet. If everything is done correctly, then after turning on the device you can see a slight fog that appeared opposite the mouthpiece.
Now it has become more or less clear how to use the inhaler, however, you need to consider the features that can affect the success of the treatment.
Important nuances on which the effectiveness of the procedure depends
Not everyone knows how to use an inhaler correctly. However, the effectiveness of the procedure depends on how faithfully a person performs the process of inhaling the medicine. So now we’ll figure it out and find out to the end how to sit, breathe, hold the mouthpiece.
- The duration of one procedure should be no more than 20 minutes.
- During inhalation, a person should relax and calm down.
- The breath should be unhurried and deep, so that the product fills the lungs well and reaches the deep parts of the bronchi.
- For the procedure, you need to comfortably and evenly sit on a chair.
- The mask should fit snugly to the skin to make the process as effective as possible. If there are gaps, then you need to support the pad by hand.
- When using a mouthpiece, it must be defined between the teeth and at the same time tightly close the lips around.
- It is forbidden to talk during the procedure.
- After the session, you need to rest for 10 minutes, and in the winter you need to refrain from visiting the street for about an hour after the procedure.
Knowing the above rules, you can now easily answer the question: "How to use the inhaler so that the long-awaited healing comes soon?" After all, using the above tips, you can quickly and without problems relieve your child of a strong cough.
End inhalation
After the drug solution has been used up or the prescribed 20 minutes have passed, the device must be turned off. To do this, turn the power switch to the "0" position, and then unplug the cord from the outlet.
After the end of each procedure, the remnants of the medication must be poured out, you can not leave them another time.
Storage, repair of the device
How to use the inhaler, now it’s clear, but how to store and repair it correctly - read about it below.
- It is regularly necessary to check whether the filter of the device is dirty, if necessary, replace it (at least 1 time per year).
- The nebulizer must be hidden from direct sunlight.
- The unit must be placed away from children so that they do not inadvertently overturn it.
- Do not allow nebulizer contamination.
- It is forbidden to process the device with aggressive solutions.
- If the inhaler needs repair, then it must be carried out in specialized organizations and in no case independently.
Approved medicines for a nebulizer
The features of how to use an inhaler, how to properly store and repair it have already been examined. However, nothing has yet been said about drugs that can be used to perform respiratory therapy with a nebulizer.
It turns out that decoctions and infusions of herbs, essential oils cannot be placed in the inhaler cup, since they contain small particles that can clog sensitive parts of the device. Do not use oil solutions, dioxidine, corticosteroids in devices. And you should not pour crushed tablets into the bowl or pour all kinds of syrups.
But the greatest effect of treatment with an inhaler is provided by such means:
- immunomodulators;
- antiseptics;
- mucolytics;
- bronchodilators;
- saline solutions;
- mineral water "Borjomi" or "Narzan".
Now you know how to use a compressor inhaler, ultrasonic, electronic mesh. The trick is that the principle of operation of all three devices is the same, the differences are only in the features of the unit itself.
For an excellent treatment result, it is necessary to observe and adhere to certain rules: this is a convenient and correct posture for manipulations, the correct assembly of a nebulizer, a suitable medicine, high-quality processing of all details - all this in a complex guarantees an immediate effect in the form of a speedy recovery.