The Right Way to Use a Nebulizer in Children

Children who have certain respiratory disorders often will need inhaled medicines. One way to give this inhaler is to use a nebulizer. In order for these medicines to work properly, know first how to use nebulizer on correctly .

Nebulizer is a tool that serves to change liquid medicine into steam so that it can be inhaled easily and comfortably. Drugs that have been converted into steam will be easier to enter and absorb through the respiratory tract and lungs.

Some drugs that are often given through the nebulizer are bronchodilators to dilate the airway, corticosteroids to relieve inflammation, and sputum thinners.

Provision of medication through the nebulizer is useful for treating respiratory tract swelling, shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing caused by certain diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and pneumonia.

Nebulizer consists of an air compressor, a small container to hold liquid medicine, a hose that connects air compressors to medicine containers, and masks which will be used to breathe vapor. For children and babies, use a mask that suits their age.

Use Guide for the Nebulizer in Children

Provision of medicine inhalation through the nebulizer is often difficult for children or infants. This is because they can feel uncomfortable with the sound of the engine or steam produced by the nebulizer.

In order for inhaled medicines to work optimally when using the nebulizer on the child, follow the following steps:

1. Wash your hands with soap before touching the nebulizer and medicine. Make sure the hose that connects the compressor and the mask is clean. If it is dirty, clean it with water then wipe it dry.
2. Place the nebulizer on a flat surface. If the child is afraid when he hears the sound that is generated by the nebulizer, you can put this tool on a towel.
3. Before pouring the medicine into a container, read the rules for use contained in the medicine box with carefully.
4. Connect a hose that connects the air compressor to the medicine container.
5. The child's lap, then attach the mask to his face.
6. Attach the hook to the back of the child's ear to secure the position of the mask. But if the child is not comfortable with the rope, you can hold the mask directly on his face. Make sure the mask covers the nose and mouth of the child.
7. Turn on the nebulizer's engine . Make sure the air compressor is vaporizing properly and no steam is leaking out.
8. Let the child breathe vapors from the nebulizer until the steam runs out. Usually the steam will run out in about 5-15 minutes.
9. After use, clean the air compressor, tube, and medicine container so as not to breed bacteria and fungi. Soak the tube and medicine container in warm water for 5 minutes, dry it, then store it in a safe and clean place.

To help calm the Little One while using the nebulizer, try to provide a spectacle that can distract him, like a cartoon on television.

If your child complains of dizziness or looks nervous when administering drugs with a nebulizer, stop therapy for 5 minutes. After that, continue and ask your child to breathe slowly. If he still feels dizzy and looks nervous, stop using the nebulizer immediately and see a doctor to get the best solution.

Using a nebulizer is a safe and effective way to give inhaled medicines to children who have respiratory diseases at home. However, not all children have the same reaction after administering inhalation through the nebulizer.

Therefore, if after using the nebulizer in the child but the condition is not get better, it is recommended to consult back to the doctor.

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