| About
Nebulizers:
In
medicine, a nebulizer is a device used to administer medication to
people in forms of a liquid mist to the airways. It is commonly used
in treating Cystic fibrosis, asthma, and other respiratory diseases.
Also called "atomizers", they pump air or oxygen through a liquid
medicine to turn it into a vapor, which is then inhaled by the
patient.
As a general rule, doctors generally prefer to prescribe inhalers
for their patients, not only because these are cheaper and more
portable, but are often less potent and carry less risk of
side-effects. Nebulizers, for that reason, are usually reserved only
for serious cases of respiratory disease, or severe attacks.
Use and Attachments
Nebulizers usually accept their medicine in the form of a
concentrated liquid, sometimes viscous. These medicines are
frequently steroids, and the reason they are inhaled instead of
ingested is to limit their effect to the lungs and respiratory
system only. Otherwise, that amount of steroid saturated throughout
the body would be toxic. This liquid is loaded into the machine for
use.
Bronchodilators such as Albuterol are often used.
Usually, the vaporized medicine is inhaled through a tube like mouth
piece, similar to that of an inhaler. This has the added benefit of
increasing portability, as well as allowing surrounding air to mix
with the medicine, decreasing the unpleasantness of the vapor. The
inhaling apparatus, however, is sometimes replaced with a standard
rubber face mask, similar to that use for inhaled anesthesia, for
ease of use with young children or the elderly.
After use, the person who used the nebulizer must rinse their mouth
due to the fact that those steroids can cause yeast infection of the
mouth (thrush). This is not true for bronchodilators. |
Welcome to our Asthma and Respiratory care products page. We carry Omron and Mabis Nebulizers and Respiratory care products.
Omron's Respiratory Products includes a full breath of products for nebulizing medications for people with asthma, COPD, emphysema, bronchitis and other respiratory disorders. Ranging from the compact bedside unit to the fully portable, there is a high quality nebulizer for every need. This is highlighted by the unmatched MicroAir portable nebulizer (NE-U03V). Operation for 5 hours on 4 "AA" batteries gives true freedom to patients who need to comply with needed therapy and live normal active lives. Omron's new Micro-Air electronic nebulizer with V.M.T. (Vibrating Mesh Technology) model NE-U22V offers the smallest, lightest, most portable electronic nebulizer to the aerosol dependent patient. Powered by two "AA" batteries, it creates a dense aerosol by the movement of medication through a metal alloy mesh. Also, with the CompAir Elite (NE-C21), Omron has introduced the most advanced compressor nebulizer in the world. Use of the optional auto adapter and rechargeable battery allow for complete portability. Featured on our website are the CompAir Compressor nebulizer system model NE-C18, the CompAir Elite Compressor Nebulizer system model NE-C21, the MicroAir Ultrasonic Portable nebulizer system model NE-U03V, the MicroAir Vibrating Mesh Portable nebulizer system model NE-U22V and the PeakAir PeakFlow Meter model PF9940.
Mabis Healthcare's Mabis Mist II Handlheld Ultrasonic Nebulizer is a Small Volume Nebulizer that transforms liquid medications into an aerosol mist - delivering fast, dependable treatments within 6 minutes. Treatments delivered by MabisMist II are fast and virtually silent due to its advanced ultrasonic technology. The days of loud, noisy traditional compressors are finally obsolete. Mabis Mist II offers the freedom to maintain daily routines. An especially important convenience during formative years when children are trying to build self-Esteem, create peer support, and develop positive relationships. This self-contained unit, at less than one pound, is ideal for anyone with an Active Life®style. Because of its portable, discreet size, treatments can be administered quickly and without interruption. The Mabis Mist II is also operable at up to a 45 degree angle. This added feature means that patients can conveniently remain in a reclining position while the treatment is being administered. Mabis Mist II Features: (1) Handheld, portable design (2) Easy to use (3) Lightweight, under 1 lb. (4) Most treatments delivered in less than 6 minutes (5) 12V NiMH battery pack included (6) Easy to clean (7) Automatic shut off after 10 minutes (8) Uses ordinary tap or distilled water (9) Operable at up to a 45 degree angle (10) Versatile - five ways to administer medication (11) Three year limited warranty (12) Detailed instructions |
