Question 1

do i have a higher chance of contracting covid if i continue using my nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

No: Using your nebulizer should not increase risk in and of it's self.

Question 2

can i use nebulizer instead of inhaler for immediate need? i think i'm not using my inhaler well..?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, if the medication is the same class, then you can either take it as the metered dose inhaler or nebulizer treatment. If you use a spacer, you should be able to use the inhaler effectively. Ask your pharmacist for a spacer-then, you don’t have to coordinate the activation of the inhaler with your breath. Follow the instructions on the spacer. Best of luck to you!!

Question 3

is there a risk in using expired albuterol in a nebulizer for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Expired meds: There is a risk they won't work, and if you are having an asthma attack, that's a big problem. Most meds will not harm you if expired, except for the fact that they may not be good for what they are intended for. You should check all the medicines in your home monthly to see if expired and/or need refills or replacements.

Question 4

can you lie down when using a nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a vapor. It rises. Doing it while lying down is just wasting the medicine. You need to sit up to breathe it in. Even ICU patients are put in a partially upright position when getting nebulizer treatments.

Question 5

is there a risk in using expired albuterol in a nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

Check expiry date: Many medicines can be used after expiry date x days or weeks depending on medications.

Question 6

do i continue using qvar and montekulast while using nebulized albuterol sulfate?

Accepted Answer

Please continue: Using Qvar and montelukast, those are your routine maintenance medications that you need to take whether you're symptomatic or not. The albuterol is a short acting broncho dilator, works better during an asthma flare or before strenuous activity, keep the follow up with your doctor / asthma specialist, wish you wellness

Question 7

can 2 nebulizers be given together?

Accepted Answer

Specifics?: Which are the two nebulizers you are referring to?

Question 8

please describe a good medicine for a nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

Nebulized Meds: This really depends on whether treatment is for asthma or copd.  Often a brochodilator is used such as albuterol, xopenex, (levalbuterol) epinephrine, and others.  Sometimes inhaled corticosteroids are used with the bronchodilator.  For copd, drugs such as atrovent are used.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

Mists medication: A nebulizer is a machine that turns a liquid into a mist. It is usually used for medications for asthma, cystic fibrosis, and copd, so that the medications can be inhaled into the lungs.

Question 10

can a 1-month old use a nebulizer?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Proper sized face mask would be necessary for best result.

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