How to clean and sterilize your nebulizer?

June 24, 2022

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What is a Nebulizer ?

A Nebulizer is a device that converts liquid medication into fine mist. The mist is then inhaled directly to the lungs through a mouthpiece or a face mask.
Nebulizer is used for patients having lungs disorder like asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD), cystic fibrosis or other breathing problems.
Nebulizer is easy to use for infants and patients who cannot use inhaler on their own.

Types of Nebulizer

Jet nebulizer use compressed air or oxygen to change fluid medication into aerosol(small liquid droplets) for inhalation.

Ultrasonic nebulizers uses high frequency vibration to produce aerosol.

Mesh nebulizers have a mesh with microscopic holes placed in top of the reservoir that vibrates. The vibration then cause pressure on mist to come out through those holes. This type of nebulizer are portable and comes in small size.

How to Use Nebulizer?

Follow the instructions below to use nebulizer properly.

• Wash your hands with soap and water to prevent any infection from your hands.
• Place the compressor on flat surface.
• Pour the medicine in to the nebulizer cup as per the prescription of your doctor.
• Connect the nebulizer with compressor through tubing.
• Attach mouthpiece or mask to the nebulizer.
• Turn on the compressor and make sure mist is coming out from mouthpiece, after turn it off.
• Relax and sit in your upright comfort position.
• Put mouthpiece into your mouth or wear mask and turn on the compressor.
• Inhale deeply and slowly through your mouth until the medicine is finished

How to Clean Nebulizer?

Nebulizer must be kept clean and sterilized after every use. If it is not kept clean then germs might grow from there and you will inhale germs into your lungs.
Tips to clean your nebulizer

• Wash your hands with soap and water.
• Detach all the parts.
• Wash nebulizer cup and mouthpiece with warm water and detergent.
• Rinse them well.
• Let air dry.
• Do not wash tube.
• Check the nebulizer filter and replace if it looks dirty.

How to Sterilize Nebulizer?

Like cleaning, proper sanitation of nebulizer is also crucial to prevent bacteria entering through your mouth.
Neutral electrolyzed water “Meau” is highly effective in sanitizing and deodorizing nebulizer.
Meau is produced from electrolyzing salt and water only hence, is bio friendly and causes no harm or irritation to children and adults.
Here is how you can sanitize your nebulizer using Meau:

• Prepare a container large enough to sink mouthpiece and cup.
• Pour enough Meau in the container.
• Sink medicine cup and mouthpiece or mask in container for 30 seconds.
• Take it out and let air dry.
• Spray Meau in the surface of compressor and wipe with a clean paper towel.

Before applying Meau, make sure you wash and rinse your nebulizer to get the best result.