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Compressor nebuliser
Delivers prescribed inhaled medicine as a mist, with masks.
Good forAsthma, COPD and chest infections
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- A nurse can advise before you buy
- Set-up help when it is needed
What it is, and who it helps
A compressor nebuliser turns liquid medicine into a fine mist that is breathed in through a mask or mouthpiece. It is used by people with asthma, COPD and some chest infections who find inhalers difficult or who need a higher dose of medicine.
It is a medical device, and the medicine used in it should be prescribed. It needs correct cleaning to prevent infection.
How to choose
- Choose a compressor nebuliser with a quiet motor and good output, and check the mist particle size is suitable.
- Pick the right mask or mouthpiece: a mouthpiece is better for adults if they can use it.
- Check that spare masks, tubes and filters are easy to buy.
- Look for a simple, stable design that is easy to set up.
Using it safely
- Use only the medicine and dose the doctor has prescribed.
- Wash the mask and chamber after each use, dry them thoroughly and replace tubing and filters regularly.
- Call the doctor if breathing does not improve after treatment, or if it gets worse.
Before you buy
Is a nebuliser better than an inhaler?
Not necessarily. For many people a spacer and inhaler work as well. Your doctor will advise.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a doctor, nurse or physiotherapist what is right for your parent.
Not sure this is the right one?
A nurse can suggest the right choice, arrange delivery and show how to use it.