Nebulisers - Efficient Respiratory Treatment Devices

Nebulisers are medical devices that convert liquid medication into a fine mist for inhalation. They are commonly used to deliver medication directly to the lungs, especially in the treatment of respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.

Nebulisers FAQ

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What is a nebuliser used for?

A nebuliser is a machine that helps you to breathe in medicine as a fine mist through a mask or a mouthpiece. On this page, we explain what a nebuliser is used for and the different types of nebuliser available. We also explain the difference between nebulisers, inhalers and spacers. What is a nebuliser? What’s a nebuliser used for?

What is a nebulizer & how does it work?

What is a nebulizer? A nebulizer is a small machine that creates a mist out of liquid medication, allowing for quicker and easier absorption of medication into the lungs. Typically, nebulizers come in both electric or battery-run versions, and are either portable (so you can carry with you) or meant to sit on a table and plug into a wall.

What is a nebulizer machine used for?

Medications used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are sometimes given via a nebulizer machine. Nebulizers include a container to hold liquid medicine, an air compressor to generate airflow and turn the liquid into mist, and a mouthpiece or mask.

What is a jet nebulizer?

A jet nebulizer is the most commonly used nebulizer. It uses an air compressor to convert liquid medicine into mist or aerosol. Jet nebulizers are usually available in two different forms: Conventional: This nebulizer produces a continuous mist of medication.

How does a nebuliser work?

A nebuliser is a device that can deliver high doses of medicine quickly and easily. It works by changing liquid medicine into a fine mist. You then breathe this mist in through a facemask or mouthpiece. What’s the difference between an inhaler and a nebuliser? Inhalers and nebulisers both deliver medicine into the lungs.

Who should use a nebuliser?

A nebuliser is a device which converts a medicine solution into a continuous fine aerosol mist which can be inhaled directly into your lungs via a mask or a mouthpiece. • Someone who needs long term treatment for COPD. • Some asthmatics for ongoing treatment. • Patients who have cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis or antibiotic treatment for HIV.

What is the difference between a nebuliser and an inhaler?

Inhalers and nebulisers both deliver medicine into the lungs. The difference is the way they do it: A nebuliser is an electric machine that sprays a fine, liquid mist of medicine through a mouthpiece or mask. An inhaler is a handheld device that is usually used with a spacer to breathe in medicine as a spray.

What should I know about nebulisers?

These may include using nebulisers or their parts only once, and processes to clean and decontaminate them. At home, you should also be aware of the risk of infection. Nebulisers can be contaminated by infections in your airways and bacteria in the environment. Any fluid left in a nebuliser can easily grow bacteria.