Nebulizer with a mask (5010)

Key points below

USING A NEBULIZER WITH MASK

A nebulizer turns medicine into a mist that you can breathe deeply into your airways. Nebulizers are used when a person with asthma has trouble using a metered dose inhaler. Some medicines can be mixed together in a nebulizer. Check with your doctor or a pharmacist about mixing medicines.

1

Set machine on a hard, level surface and plug it into an electrical outlet

2

Put the medicine in the nebulizer cup and attach the cap.

3

Attach the mask to the top of + the nebulizer cap.

4

Attach one end of the clear, skinny tube to the bottom of the nebulizer cup and the other end to the nebulizer machine.

5

Have the person sit straight up.

6

Cover the nose and mouth with the mask and use the head strap.

7

Turn on the machine.
Keep the nebulizer medicine cup in an upright position.
Encourage slow, deep breaths through the mouth.

The treatment is done when all the medicine is used and no mist can be seen. You may need to tap the side of the medicine cup during treatment.

8

Rinse, spit and wash face to prevent a rash.

Cleaning and storage

Take the nebulizer apart.
Set tubing aside. Do not soak, wash or rinse tubing. Replace it if it becomes cloudy, discolored or wet inside.
Wash the medicine cup and mask with warm, soapy water.
Rinse the medicine cup and mask in warm water.
Let all pieces air dry on a paper towel.
When dry, put pieces in a plastic bag or container.

Disinfect weekly

Soak medicine cup and mask in half strength vinegar for at least 10 minutes or overnight.
Rinse with water.
Let all pieces air dry on a paper towel.
When dry, put pieces in a plastic bag or container.

Care of the machine

Wipe with a damp cloth.
Check the filter monthly. Change it every six months or sooner if discolored.
The machine should be serviced every five years.

ALERT

Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information.