Nebulization Therapy: Dos And Don’ts


A nebulizer is one of the major medical equipment that converts liquid medicine into tiny droplets (preferably in aerosol or mist form) and this is inhaled with a mouthpiece or a mask. Nebulizers are usually used with infants or patients suffering from cold or the issue of sinusitis.    A nebulizer machine is powered with a compressed machine which is plugged into an electric outlet. Many doctors recommend using a nebulizer instead of a regular inhaler because it yields better results. 

How to use a nebulizer? 

A nebulizer is mainly used in situations when a patient is suffering from a cold, cough, bronchitis, or any sort of breathing issue. One has to breathe through their mouth using a flask or the mask so that the entire nasal passage is cleared out. The patient inhales the drug during this process which gets absorbed by the nasal lining and some of it also reaches the lungs for healing. We suggest you buying the drugs from Ethicon as they offer high-quality medicines, free from any kind of side-effects.     

Some Do’s of using a nebulizer 

1.Breathe deep and hold longer in case of bronchitis, sinusitis, and ear infections
Breathe deeply through your nose if you are suffering from ear infections, rhinitis, or sinusitis. While breathing, make sure you divert all your attention to the inflamed organ. In order to make the therapy more effective, you must breathe deeply and hold it for at least 3-5 seconds. By doing this, the nasal cavity will rightly absorb the drug and the healing process will happen even more effectively.    

2. Clean the Nebulizer properly 

After every session, make sure you clean the nebulizer properly. It is not rocket science to clean the nebulizer, all you have to do is follow the instructions mention on the box. When you clean it, make sure you leave it dry and there are no droplets left in it.  

Don’ts of using a nebulizer 

1. Don’t use it while you are sleeping 

Never ever use a nebulizer when you are going to bed or doze-off while you are in the middle of the therapy. You will not get any results from the therapy session as the drug will not be able to properly reach the affected area.  

2. Don’t loosen the mask 

It might be a little difficult to put on a mask initially but don’t loosen the mask if you want effective results. If you keep the mask loose, most of the saline solution and drug will be dispersed in the air and you will not be able to get effective results.  

3. Don’t sterilize the ampoule 

It is highly suggested that you don’t heat the ampoules during the nebulization process as they are made of plastic and polycarbonate material. It can get mixed with the drug you are using and cause side effects later on.  



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