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Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer use - Series - Part one

Nebulizers are used to treat asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and other conditions where inhaled medicines are indicated. Nebulizers deliver a stream of medicated air to the lungs over a period of time.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer use - Series - Part one

Nebulizers are used to treat asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and other conditions where inhaled medicines are indicated. Nebuli...

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Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Two

Assemble the nebulizer according to its instructions. Connect the hose to an air compressor.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Two

Assemble the nebulizer according to its instructions. Connect the hose to an air compressor.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Three

Fill the medicine cup with your prescription, according to the instructions.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Three

Fill the medicine cup with your prescription, according to the instructions.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Four

Attach the hose and mouthpiece to the medicine cup.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Four

Attach the hose and mouthpiece to the medicine cup.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer use - part five

Place the mouthpiece in your mouth. Breathe through your mouth until all the medicine is used, about 10 to 15 minutes. Some people use a nose clip to help them breathe only through the mouth.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer use - part five

Place the mouthpiece in your mouth. Breathe through your mouth until all the medicine is used, about 10 to 15 minutes. Some people use a nose clip to...

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Nebulizer Use - Part Six

Some people prefer to use a mask.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Six

Some people prefer to use a mask.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Seven

Wash the medicine cup and mouthpiece with water, and air-dry until your next treatment.

Nebulizer use - series

Nebulizer Use - Part Seven

Wash the medicine cup and mouthpiece with water, and air-dry until your next treatment.

Review Date: 2/3/2024

Reviewed By: Frank D. Brodkey, MD, FCCM, Associate Professor, Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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