All You Should know About Portable Nebulisers
By Nancy Ahuja
If you have respiratory ailments including cystic and asthma, you need a nebuliser to apply your medication.
This delivers medication directly into the lungs through a mist or vapour you breathe in through a mask or mouthpiece.
Taking your medication using a nebuliser is easy and convenient.
You just breather in normally for a few minutes to get the medication delivered directly and effectively to your lungs.
Portable nebulisers
Regular nebulisers need plugging into an electrical outlet.
However, portable nebulisers are for use anywhere. This handheld device is easy to carry in a bag and runs on batteries for use on the go.
Keep in mind that portable nebulisers are not like portable oxygen concentrators or inhalers.
Nebulisers administer long term medication for long term management of ailments regularly.
Alternatively, inhalers are for medical emergency or rescue.
The inhaler administers pre-measure doses to the lungs when needed. This requires taking a deep breath while squeezing the inhaler.
Portable oxygen concentrators are for people who need higher oxygen concentration than that available in the environment.
This works by delivering extra oxygen continuously without using heavy tanks.
Benefits of using a portable nebuliser
There are various benefits of investing in a nebuliser for sale online.
A portable nebuliser offers exceptional convenience for use anywhere.
Additionally, this nebuliser is battery operated eliminating worry about mains power blackout.
You can as well get a portable nebuliser chargeable through a USB port. This device is easy to use even for children and delivers medication quickly and effectively.
Types of portable nebulisers
Vibrating mesh nebulisers
This type of nebuliser delivers vibrations that forcing medication through a fine mesh creating vapour that can reach 15mL depending on your model.
Mesh nebulisers are virtually silent with treatment lasting about 5 to 10 mistakes. Keep in mind that some medication might not be used in this nebuliser for their large particle size.
Additionally, the heat generated by the vibrations might make this device inappropriate for some medicines.
Jet nebuliser
These nebulisers force compressed air through medication creating a fine mist with a maximum of about 15 mL.
However, jet nebulisers are a bit noisy compared to mesh nebulisers. This nebuliser administers medication for about 8 to 20 minutes.
The best thing is that jet nebulisers are appropriate for all types of medicines.
How to care and maintain a portable nebuliser
All nebulisers need appropriate care. After every treatment, ensure to clean the medicine cup and mouthpiece or mask using warm water and mild detergent.
Rinsing thoroughly is necessary before allowing the device to completely dry before storing in a safe place.
Ensure to disinfect the device after a few days. You can use a DIY disinfectant solution including half a cup of vinegar and water.
Leave the device parts soaked for about 20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly and leave to dry. Avoid rinsing the whole device or compressor.
Considerations when buying a portable nebuliser
Ultrasonic vs. compressor
Ultrasonic nebulisers deliver medication faster.
This nebuliser delivers medication in about 5 minutes compared to 15 minutes for compressor nebulisers. When on the move or require emergency treatment, an ultrasonic mode is a better choice.
Keep in mind that there are some compressor nebuliser models on the market that can deliver about 2.5mL medication in about 6 minutes.
Size
Portable nebulisers come in various sizes. Smaller units are light making them easy to fit in a pocket. This enhances the portability of the unit. You will not find a problem carrying the nebuliser with you regardless of where you are going.
Additionally, a more portable nebuliser is a handy accessory for its ease of storage and being readily available when you need your medication.
Battery life
All portable nebulisers are battered powered. There are different options to consider before investing in one.
Some units are powered by AA batteries that are convenient to replace when running low.
Other units are powered by rechargeable packs that last longer than regular battery packs.
Portable nebulisers with rechargeable battery packs can be charged in a car while travelling to guarantee access to your medication on the go.
The frequency of using the portable nebuliser determines how long the battery lasts.
Ease of cleaning
After delivering medication, it is very important to thoroughly clean your nebuliser. The ease of handling this is a very important consideration before selecting a device to buy.
Cleaning might not be such a big consideration when planning to use it for backup or less frequently when travelling.
A nebuliser for use regularly should be easy to take apart to allow cleaning and putting together afterward.
Read reviews regarding the available options to ensure that you make an informed decision.
Wrapping up
A nebuliser is a handy device to allow effective and effective delivery of your appropriate medication.
Fortunately, there are portable options on the market to enhance the convenience of getting your medication whenever necessary.
Author Bio
Nancy Ahuja is an expert adviser to a medical billing company
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