Nebulizer Therapy
Nebulizer therapy is a type of respiratory treatment that involves the use of a nebulizer compressor which is used to convert liquid medication into an aerosol or mist form that can be inhaled through a mouthpiece or mask. Nebulizer treatments include both rescue and maintenance therapy types:
- Rescue Nebulizer Therapy: This treatment type typically involves quick-acting, short-duration medications. These medications are usually prescribed on an as-needed basis, up to six times a day, offering rapid symptom relief.
- Maintenance Nebulizer Therapy: This treatment type typically involves medications with extended effects, usually prescribed once or twice daily. Consistent use of these medications can decrease the frequency of treatments and lessen the reliance on rescue therapy.
Nebulizer Therapy Treats Various Conditions, Including:
Asthma
Periodic inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
Chronic Bronchitis
Persistent inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Inflammatory disease that impacts oxygenation.
Emphysema
A disease that damages the lungs air sacs.
The medications listed below are often prescribed by a healthcare provider to treat conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory conditions to help with shortness of breath, wheezing and help loosen lung secretions. Common medications used with a nebulizer include:
- Albuterol, a bronchodilator used to help open up the airways.
- Ipratropium is an anticholinergic medication used to help relax and open the airways.
- DuoNeb® combines two medications: albuterol sulfate, a beta-2 receptor agonist, and ipratropium bromide, an anticholinergic. These two medicines work together to help open the airways in your lungs.
- Budesonide, a corticosteroid, is prescribed to prevent asthma symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing.
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