Side effects of using a Nebulizer


People with chronic lung conditions, such as asthma, use this device for taking medicine in the form of mist. The device converts liquid medicine into mist which is inhaled through a mouthpiece either through the oral or the nasal passage. Nebulised medicines help improve the airflow. The instant effect of medication in the form of mist is preferred in cases where oral medicines take a lot of time to relieve the patient.

Nebulisers vary from patient to patient. When being used for children and babies, a small facemask is used, whereas in the case of adults and older children, a facemask or mouth piece is used. Asthma patients often keep this at home in case of emergencies. You can buy nebulizers online from certified medical instrument distributors.

Many people are often sceptical about using nebulizers due to the possible side effects. Though more often than not, the side effects are of the medication and not the instrument itself. Beta-agonists, the mainstay of asthma treatment, may cause insomnia, headache, rapid heartbeat, tremor and nervousness. It is, however essential to keep a few things in mind while using a nebulizer. A mouthpiece is more comfortable and prevents skin and eye irritation due to the mist. It is important to clean the nebulizer regularly as there are chances of accumulation of medicine inside the mouthpiece which would ultimately result in the growth of bacteria and fungi.

Some of the serious side effects may occur due to drug overdose, drug interaction, drug allergy or infection. Errors in measurement of the medicine or the time span for which the nebulizer is used may lead to drug overdose. And as known well enough, drug overdose can result in life threatening emergencies. Delayed growth in young patients might also be a side effect of corticosteroid medicine and should not be ignored. You must visit your doctor at the earliest to assess the situation. Skin rashes and difficulty in breathing may be signs of a serious drug allergy. There are also possibilities of drug interaction which can worsen your situation rather than making it better.

Considering that the results of mixing and overdose can be lethal in extreme situations, it should be managed with extreme care. Even though a nebulizer is very handy and important for asthma and other lung conditions, one should be fully aware of how and when it needs to be used. You can buy one from Smart Medical Buyer, a leading online medical distributor. They provide all medical equipment from stethoscope, BP check machine to needles and crape bandages.  

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