Using A Nebulizer As An Asthma Attack Treatment

By Eddy Kong

An asthma attack is perhaps the most unwelcome event for an asthma patient. Besides the very uncomfortable feeling caused by breathing difficulties, a slight fear scratches the back of the asthmatic's head of the asthma attack's severity. Asthma attacks have a high risk for death if it reaches the asthmaticus stage and no immediate help is around.

Quick-relief medication is the best weapon against asthma attacks. There are various drugs and devices out there for providing quick-relief medication. Medicines can also be administered in a variety of ways. Some drugs are orally taken while others need to be injected. The most popular method, however, is that which require additional equipment. These are through the use of inhalers and nebulizers. Nebulizers are also inhalers by nature. It's just a little bigger and more sophisticated than the hand-held one.

The nebulizer is seen as a continuous support for quick-relief of asthma attacks. It can also be used by people of all ages regardless of asthma severity. It is even used for asthmaticus. The nebulizer, also called a breathing machine, turns liquid medications into mist so it can easily be inhaled. It is dubbed as a continuous support because it provides continuous stream of medication. Even after being given oral or IV drugs, nebulizer is still being used.

Nebulizers are either recommended as replacement, or at least substitute, for inhalers in children. This is because children may have problems synchronizing their breathing with aerosol inhalers. Children are also not advised to use powder based inhalers due to a possibility of provoking a cough and worsening the asthma attack.

Certain procedures are to be followed in operating a nebulizer. Instructions indicated in the manual or printed on the nebulizer itself should be followed. This includes cleaning and replacing or disposing of some parts. Proper positioning of the body during inhalation should also be taken into consideration. All of this ensures effectiveness of the nebulizer. - 30286

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