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INHALATION/NEBULIZER TREATMENTS

Nebulizer breathing treatments are used for patients who need medication specially applied deep into the airways and lungs. Nebulizer devices transform liquid medication into droplets and administer doses to patients in a mist. The mist is pushed through a tube with compressed air, in the most commonly used models. Dosages are inhaled directly through the nose or mouth, either through a mouthpiece or a mask.
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Nebulizer breathing treatments are most often employed for cases of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis. Weakened lungs may make it difficult to inhale deeply, quickly or fully, as some regular inhaler medications require. Doctors prescribe nebulizers for patients who cannot use handheld inhalers effectively.
Elderly patients are most likely to receive nebulizer asthma treatments for respiratory system medications such as Albuterol and Ipratropium.
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While technology in nebulizers is evolving, compressed-air or "jet" nebulizers are still the most widely used. These consist of an air compressor, nebulizer kit (where the medicine goes in) and tubing/mouthpiece (where the nebulized medicine comes out). Doctors will prescribe nebulizers with face masks for immobilized older patients. Nebulizer breathing treatments usually last from 5 to 30 minutes.

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  • Home
  • Our Mission
    • Geritalks
    • Geriatric Medicine
  • Providers
    • J. Roberto Duran, II, MD, CMD
    • Tyson Kay
  • Our Services
    • Anti-Coagulation
    • Healthy Aging
    • Hospice Care: Comforting the terminally ill
    • Hospital Care
    • Dementia and Memory Loss
    • Transitional Care Program
  • For Patients
    • Billing and Insurance Questions
    • Choosing a provider
    • Medical Records
    • New Patient Information Packet
    • Patient Centered Medical Home
    • Payment Policy
    • Prescription Refills
    • Privacy
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Advance Medical Directives and End of Life Decisions
    • Ancillary Services >
      • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
      • Helicobacter Pylori Testing
      • Hemoglobin A1C
      • Inhalation/Nebulizer treatments
      • Joint Injections
      • Spirometry and Oximetry Testing
      • Strep Test
      • Vaccinations
    • Driving
    • Nursing Homes in Las Cruces
  • Patient Portal
  • FAQs
  • Store
  • Link Page