What is a nebuliser?
A nebuliser is a (small) device which transforms liquid medication into fine mist. A nebuliser allows you to inhale the medication directly into the airways through a mouthpiece or a mask. During a asthma attack or respiratory infection, the mist may be easier to inhale than the spray from a pocket inhaler.
Why purchase a nebuliser?
When your airways become narrow, like during an asthma attack or respiratory infection, you are not able to take deep breaths anymore. For this reason, a nebuliser is a more effective way to deliver the medication than an inhaler, which requires you to take a deep breath. That is why nebulisers are also ideal for children, who are usually unable to breathe powerfully.
Nebulisers can deliver short-acting or long-acting medication therapy. Also, more than one medication can be given in the same treatment.
User does not need to be able to breathe forcefully, making the use of a nebuliser comfortable for everyone.
Medicines have a faster effect because the drug comes directly into the airways.
Easily and quickly administer a large dose of medication.