Use of an inhaler in your own apartment is considered one of the effective methods of preventing and treating respiratory ailments, including dry and wet cough, asthma. The use of a nebulizer leads to a simplification of sputum production, cough alleviation and a complete cure for the disease. Today we learn what an inhaler is for children, how to use such an appliance, and how to care for it and store it.
Types of inhalers
There are 3 types of devices for carrying out respiratory therapy in infants: ultrasound, compressor, electron-mesh aggregates. How to use an inhaler compressor or ultrasonic and what are the differences in their operation? In fact, the process of inhaling the drug is the same: the solution is poured in, all the elements of the device are fixed, the unit is turned on and the person begins therapy. The difference is only in form, noise level and price. An ultrasonic inhaler, for example, is more expensive than a compressor or an electronic mesh, and at work it practically does not emit any extraneous buzz( unlike the other listed units).
The principle of operation of all three devices is the same, so the question: "How to use the ultrasonic inhaler, and how - compressor?" Is a little incorrectly formulated, because the rules of procedures are the same. Therefore, we will continue to consider the general principles and requirements for performing therapeutic manipulations.
Preparing for the procedure: machining the parts of the
The compressor is most often used at home, so let's look at how to use an inhaler, a nebulizer of this type, to get an excellent effect. So, if the model of your unit works from the network, then the kit usually includes such spare parts:
- installation;
- mask( or mouthpiece);
- vessel( flask);
- hose.
Before using the nebulizer, it is necessary to prepare the medicine prescribed by the doctor. Liquid medicine is preferably heated to a temperature of 38-39 degrees, so that the steam enters the human body in a warm state, and not in the cold.
All spare parts must be processed before proceeding. To do this, it is sufficient to wipe them with 3% hydrogen peroxide solution and add to it 0.5% solution of any detergent. After this, it is important to rinse out all the components under the water stream. The mouthpiece, the flask can be treated like this: boil water, determine there these elements and boil for 10 minutes. Then you need to wipe thoroughly all parts of the device with a clean soft cloth.
Assembling the
Once all the components of the inhaler are ready for use, they can be combined together and begin the treatment process.
1. With clean dry hands, the required amount of the drug should be added to the reservoir before the start of therapy. If you need to use foreign objects in order to inject the drug( 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 heated medicine and then the receptacle is closed with a mouthpiece.
3. Using a special tube connects the nebulizer with the toggle switch.
4. The final step is to plug the plug into the socket. If everything is done correctly, then after turning on the device you can see a light fog that appeared opposite the mouthpiece.
Now it is more or less clear how to use the inhaler, but you need to take into account the features that can affect the success of healing.
Important nuances on which depends the effectiveness of the procedure
How to use the inhaler, know not all. However, the effectiveness of the procedure depends on how correctly a person performs the process of inhaling a medicine. So now we'll figure it out and find out until the end how to sit, breathe, hold the mouthpiece.
- The duration of one procedure should not exceed 20 minutes.
- During inhalation, a person should relax and calm down.
- Breathing should be slow and deep, so that the medium fills the lungs well and reaches the deep sections of the bronchi.
- For the procedure it is necessary to sit comfortably and evenly on a chair.
- The mask should fit tightly to the skin so that the process is as effective as possible. If there are gaps, then you need to maintain the patch with your hand.
- When using the mouthpiece, you need to identify it between the teeth and at the same time tightly cover the lips around.
- It is forbidden to talk during the procedure.
- After the session is over, you need to rest for 10 minutes, and in 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 to quickly come the long-awaited healing?"After applying the above hints, you can quickly and easily get rid of your child from a strong cough.
Completion of inhalation
After the drug solution has been consumed or the prescribed 20 minutes have elapsed, the device must be switched off. To do this, the power switch must be put in the "0" position, and then remove the plug from the socket.
After the completion of each procedure, the remnants of the medicine should be poured, leaving them for another time is by no means impossible.
Storage, repair
How to use the inhaler, it is now clear, but how to properly store and repair it - read about it below.
- It is regularly necessary to check if the filter of the device is dirty, if necessary, replace it( at least once a year).
- The nebulizer should be hidden from direct sunlight.
- The unit must be kept away from children so that they do not overturn it by accident.
- Do not allow contamination of the nebulizer.
- Do not handle the device with aggressive solutions.
- If the inhaler needs repair, then it needs to be carried out in specialized organizations and in no case independently.
Authorized medications for the nebulizer
The features of how to use the inhaler, how to store it properly, and how to repair it are already considered. However, nothing has been said about drugs that can be used to perform respiratory therapy with a nebulizer.
It turns out that you can not put in the bowl of the inhaler broths and infusions of herbs, essential oils, because they contain small particles that can clog sensitive parts of the device. Do not use oil solutions, dioxidine, corticosteroids. And do not put pills in the cup or pour all kinds of syrups.
And here the greatest effect from treatment with the help of the inhaler is provided by such means:
- immunomodulators;
- antiseptics;
- mucolytics;
- bronchodilators;
- saline solutions;
- mineral water "Borjomi" or "Narzan".
Now you know how to use an inhaler compressor, ultrasonic, electron-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 result of treatment it is necessary to observe and adhere to certain rules: it is a convenient and correct pose for manipulation, proper nebulizer assembly, a suitable medicine, quality processing of all parts - all this in a complex guarantees immediate effect in the form of a speedy recovery.